Synths

Playtronica Orbita: The Spinning Physical Sequencer Is Now Available

29 Oct 2025 · Orbita, the unique and physical sequencer from Playtronica, is available to buy. Looks like a great gift for the holidays, too.

GForce Software MAP Goes with a West Coast Vibe

28 Oct 2025 · GForce Software gets all deep and trippy with MAP, their new plugin inspired by the West Coast synth experimentalism of the 1970s.

KORG Collection 6 – Trinity Reborn and a PS-3300 for Everyone!

28 Oct 2025 · The KORG Collection 6 grows again, which includes a software recreation of the powerful PS-3300, the frequently requested Trinity, and the SGX-2 Piano.

Whimsical Raps Atrium: This Gesture-Controlled Polyphonic Instrument Will Blow your Mind

27 Oct 2025 · Whimsical Raps Atrium is an analog polytimbral performance instrument with five voices, heaps of modulation, and a mind-blowing user interface.

ADE 2025: Records, Rain, No Sleep – Unforgettable Days and Nights at the Amsterdam Dance Event

27 Oct 2025 · ADE 2025 broke visitor records, defied storms, and demonstrated why Amsterdam remains the heart of electronic music.

10K Audio Gyro: Generative Loop Instrument by Former NI Employees

27 Oct 2025 · 10K Audio Gyro is a new instrument that creates phrases, loops, and hooks based on your specifications using samples and wavetables.

5 of the Most Underrated Drum Machines

24 Oct 2025 · Here are five underrated drum machines that should be on your radar.

The SONICWARE ELZ_1 play v2 – Now With Waldorf Collaboration and 16 of Their Wavetables

23 Oct 2025 · Initially produced as a limited run of units under Dr. Yu Endo's 'Personal Projects' banner, the SONICWARE ELZ_1 play gets a useful firmware update and officially joins the SONICWARE roster in full production!

Dave Ball Passes, plus Move Over, TONTO, GIORGIO III is Here! – Synth Journal

23 Oct 2025 · Synth Journal, where we round up the tidbits of synth news that may have missed your attention, but we know you'll love. We've got the mighty GIORGIO III, but first, some sad news...

Own Kraftwerk’s Vocoder and Other Amazing Kling Klang Studio Gear

23 Oct 2025 · The late Florian Schneider’s personal items are being auctioned off, a Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder included.

Beautiful Odes and Ambient Tones – Sounds and Presets

22 Oct 2025 · There's a definite ambient and atmospheric vibe this week, with Odes for Kontakt and Surfaces for the Ambient Ø, plus a unique electric piano library and evocative guitar tones.

Dtronics DT-DX: A TX816 In A Box Now In-Store!

21 Oct 2025 · After a successful Kickstarter, the DTronics DT-DX is now available in stores for everyone to buy!

The Best Mono Synths under $500 for Leads and Basslines

20 Oct 2025 · You don’t have to spend a fortune to get your hands on a great-sounding synth! We check out the best mono synths under $500.

Gift Ideas From Thomann: Make Christmas musical in 2025!

20 Oct 2025 · From beginner instruments to professional equipment: The gift ideas from Thomann offer creative inspiration for an unforgettable Christmas.

The KORG miniKORG 700 – My First Synth

19 Oct 2025 · A recent purchase got me all nostalgic and brought back some nice memories of my first proper synth experience with a KORG miniKORG 700 in high school.

Punk Synths: 5 Classics From Post-Punk, Cold Wave and Industrial

17 Oct 2025 · Sometimes you just want to let rip with a noisy punk synth. Here are five brash classics and their modern hardware and software equivalents.

Erica Synths and Hexinverter HexDrums: Now Available!

17 Oct 2025 · The long-awaited powerhouse drum machine from Erica Synths and Hexinverter, HexDrums, is available to order.

Producing Techno with Minimal Gear: These 3 Products are a Perfect Match

17 Oct 2025 · Three products for producing techno and shaking the walls of the club. This is our perfect match!

UVI Falcon 2026 – Flagship Synth Receives Major Update

16 Oct 2025 · UVI's stunningly capable software synth becomes Falcon 2026, gets a big chunk of updates and is still a free update to existing owners!

Rick Wakeman Talks Minimoog, Moog Teaches You How to Synthesize, More: Synth Journal

16 Oct 2025 · Ever heard about the time Bob Moog had to climb up on stage because Rick Wakeman’s Minimoog was picking up taxi radio chatter?