Synths

Viscount Legend One: More than an Organ

20 Jan 2025 · Viscount has announced the new Legend One stage keyboard at NAMM 2025. Is the Viscount Legend One the ultimate all-in-one solution for gigging players?

RdPiano, MixComp, Crunchrr: Free Plugins of the Week

19 Jan 2025 · Let RdPiano take you back in time! This free plugin emulates the iconic Roland MKS-20 piano module and other digital pianos of the 80s.

The New Aphex Twin Is Boring: 2024 Electronic Music Tops & Flops

18 Jan 2025 · It might be heretical to say that the new Aphex Twin is boring but it just didn’t move me. Plus five more electronic music tops and flops.

Nord Piano 6: Who Needs a Nord Grand, Anyway?

17 Jan 2025 · Nord will unveil the new Nord Piano 6 at NAMM 2025. What's new in the Nord Piano 6 – and what are the differences to the Nord Grand 2?

Behringer Poly D: Now With Useful On-Board Clock Divide

17 Jan 2025 · The Behringer Poly D gets long-awaited on-synth clock division functionality plus more in firmware update version 1.1.3.

5 Best Synths for the Stage

17 Jan 2025 · Need some keys for your next gig? These five best synths for the stage will elevate your performance. And they’re relatively affordable too!

Weird Japanese Synth, AI Ambience Generator, Nonlinear Labs C-15 Is Gorgeous: Synth Journal

16 Jan 2025 · All the best of the rest of synth news this week including unsold stock of a 40-year-old weird Japanese synth now available from Error Instruments.

Twisted Electrons TWISTfm: Now Ready to Order

16 Jan 2025 · Twisted Electrons TWISTfm is an 8-voice polyphonic synth based on Sound Blaster FM Chips. Now available to order!

Stylophone CPM DS-2 Drone Synth Is Shipping

16 Jan 2025 · The Stylophone CPM DS-2 drone synthesizer announced a year ago appears to be about to ship. You can now order the synth from Thomann!

KORG miniKORG 700Sm – KORG’s Definitive Monosynth becomes Diminutive

16 Jan 2025 · KORG announce the KORG miniKORG 700Sm, a mini version of the classic "mini" but with all the spec.

KORG KRONOS – Their Flagship Returns

16 Jan 2025 · KORG KRONOS returns, a collective sigh of relief is emitted from its fanbase and we have another killer workstation to enjoy!

KORG multi/poly module – The Mono/Poly Inspired Synth In Your Rack

16 Jan 2025 · One of their most successful digital synths, the KORG multi/poly module delivers it in a compact 19" rack mount/desktop unit.

Hardware or Software? Why Not Both? – Sounds and Presets

15 Jan 2025 · This week, we have presets that work on both the hardware or software versions of two great synths. Everyone's a winner!

Synth Buddy: Wire Up your Studio with Heritage Audio Hardware

15 Jan 2025 · What is the best way to link up your synths? With Heritage Audio Synth Buddy you can route any instrument in your studio quickly and easily.

Software Deals: Big Discounts on Brainworx, IK Multimedia, Cherry Audio & More

14 Jan 2025 · In this week’s edition of Software Deals, you can score some big discounts on Brainworx, IK Multimedia, Cherry Audio, Plugin Alliance, and more.

Reloop Keypad Pro: Compact and Complete Bitwig Integration

14 Jan 2025 · The Reloop Keypad Pro is a compact portable DAW controller for beatmakers with a complete production control set and a 25-key mini keyboard.

How To Use Roland Jupiter-8 Plugins in your DAW

13 Jan 2025 · We check out some of the best Roland Jupiter-8 plugins and cover some tips on authentically recreating the classic polysynth in the box.

7 Drum Machine Plugins Pushing the Envelope

10 Jan 2025 · When it’s time to go boldly into the future, reach for one of these drum machine plugins pushing the envelope.

Nord Organ 3: The Red Organ Is Back!

10 Jan 2025 · The Nord Organ 3 picks up where the C2D left off. With improved organ models, new effects, a redesigned panel, and more, is this the best Nord Organ ever?

Boss DM-101 Analog Delay Pedal – Now Cheaper & a Review

10 Jan 2025 · The Boss DM-101 is an analogue delay pedal with digital control. We tested it and tell you why it is worth buying. Now even cheaper!

Synth Space Berlin, Light Sequencing, Experimental FM: Synth Journal

09 Jan 2025 · Join Matt Johnson and Dom Sigalas on a tour of Yamaha’s Synth Space Berlin. Also: light-based Sequencing, experimental FM, and music on Radio Shack computers.

Rhodes MIDI MK8 Piano, 61-Key Stage Piano, More to Be Unveiled at NAMM

09 Jan 2025 · Rhodes MIDI MK8 Piano plus unique finishes at the Custom Shop as well as a new 61-key stage piano are on their way. Fingers at the ready!

What is MIDI? A Guide to Understanding MIDI

08 Jan 2025 · Have you ever pondered the question, "What is MIDI?", we find out about the different aspects of MIDI and where they come into play.