Synths

German Synthesizers: The Trailblazing History of 5 German Synth Giants

21 Mar 2025 · This is the story of German synthesizers as told through the history of five groundbreaking companies.

Rhodes Stage 61: Back to the Roots

21 Mar 2025 · After previewing a prototype at NAMM, Rhodes has now officially announced the new Rhodes Stage 61. Pre-orders for the compact Rhodes will begin shortly!

Severance Gets Synthy, First Weighted Grid Controller, Modular News: Synth Journal

20 Mar 2025 · Brighten your innie’s day with eight hours of Severance synth music and more in this week’s Synth Journal.

The Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D – Two Great Legends Collide

20 Mar 2025 · Two legends collide as Moog Music announces the release of a custom Minimoog Model D in honour of Geddy Lee, the legendary bass and synth player with iconic Canadian prog rockers, Rush.

KORG opsix SE and wavestate SE Price Drops: Save up to 46%!

20 Mar 2025 · The KORG opsix SE and wavestate SE synthesizers just got a lot more affordable! The 61-key versions of both synths are now available for up to 46% below MSRP.

New Sounds for the DX7, Oddity 3 and Pigments 6 – Sounds and Presets

19 Mar 2025 · The mighty DX7 lives on. Smackos & Dim Garden have created a new album using one and you can have the sounds for free!

Tim Exile PTNSHIFT Turns Your Ableton Push Into a Generative Madhouse

18 Mar 2025 · Take it to the stage! Tim Exile PTNSHIFT is a generative performance instrument that you play with Ableton Push.

Software Deals: Bargains from Arturia, McDSP, Steven Slate & More

18 Mar 2025 · This week, you’ve got the chance to save almost 50% on the Arturia V Collection X! Other bargains are coming from McDSP, Steven Slate Audio, and Cherry Audio.

UJAM and Bob Moog Foundation Vox Humana: New Plugin Recreates the Famous Polymoog ‘Cars’ Sound

18 Mar 2025 · One of the most recognizable synthesizer sounds ever can now be yours with the UJAM and Bob Moog Foundation Vox Humana.

Roland GO:PIANO 88: The Ultra-Portable Digital Piano Gets a Makeover

18 Mar 2025 · The newly refreshed Roland GO:PIANO 88 is a compact, lightweight, and easy to use digital piano for beginners and those looking for a portable alternative.

5 of the Weirdest Synths Out There: Get Your Tweak On

14 Mar 2025 · Looking for inspiration? Embrace the strange with these five odd balls, the weirdest synths on the market today.

SONICWARE LIVEN Ambient Ø – 1.5 Update Delivers Microtonal Capabilities & More

14 Mar 2025 · The SONICWARE LIVEN Ambient Ø has just received a major update that delivers heavily requested microtonal functionality.

Mega Deals: Brainworx Bundles Starting at $24.90, individual Plugins at €22!

14 Mar 2025 · Want some new mixing & mastering plugins and a new soft synth? Then don't miss this sale: Brainworx bundles start low, individual plugins even lower!

Moog Subsequent 25 Discontinued: It’s Time for Sad Goodbyes

13 Mar 2025 · All good things must come to end and that’s now true for the Moog Subsequent 25, heading to the great gig in the sky after five years.

JamCorder, Befaco and the Ultimate List of Software Synths: Synth Journal

13 Mar 2025 · Never want to forget a great idea ever again? JamCorder could be just what you need! Also: new modules from Befaco and the ultimate list of software synths.

Erica Synths Echolocator: Performance Delay for your Desktop

13 Mar 2025 · Erica Synths Echolocator is a digital stereo delay in a desktop format that’s all about real-time tweakability. The perfect hardware delay for DAWless sessions?

A New Expressive Suite, Jasmine Strings & Powerful Presets for Mini V – Sounds and Presets

12 Mar 2025 · Expressive E returns with another Expressive Suite, this time for Myth, and a unique violin library, Jasmine Strings, from Wrong Tools.

Cherry Audio KR-55C – A Plus B Equals C!

11 Mar 2025 · It might not have the gravitas of its Roland counterparts, but the KORG KR-55 was used on many influential records of the day. Now you can rediscover it thanks to the KR-55C.

Arturia KeyLab 88 Mk.3: Is Bigger Better?- Review

11 Mar 2025 · Arturia's KeyLab 88 finally arrives for its third iteration. We take a look to see what's changed and what hasn't.

Protility, Mix Locker, Colours: Free Plugins of the Week

09 Mar 2025 · Protility is a free audio toolkit for a wide variety of essential mixing tasks! Check it out in our weekly round-up of the best free plugins.

Best Free Plugins of the Year So Far: Tops and Flops

08 Mar 2025 · What are the best free plugins of the year so far? We test them out and reveal our opinions.

5 of the Most Analog-Sounding Soft Synths

07 Mar 2025 · Can software sound as good as hardware? These are the most analog-sounding soft synths.