Synths

Forever 89 Visco Drum Designer is Now a Synthesizer – Review!

08 Jul 2025 · It's getting tonal now. Forever 89 Visco has transformed into an awesome synth tool with many interesting features in version 2.0. The update is free!

Resonarium, LoQuest, Hellsbass: Free Plugins of the Week

06 Jul 2025 · Resonarium by Soule DSP is an impressive free physical modeling synth for abstract sound design. Check it out in our free plugins of the week!

5 of the Best Synth Collaborations

04 Jul 2025 · Magic happens when two synthesizer companies work together. These are the best synth collaborations on the market today.

KORG Gadget Jumps to the PlayStation 5, New Modules from Pittsburgh Modular, More: Synth Journal

03 Jul 2025 · PlayStation 5 owners, you can now get your KORG Gadget on in your TV! Plus new modules and more.

Pivot from Fors: More FM Goodness in Software!

03 Jul 2025 · New takes on FM synthesis seem to be on the rise with Pivot being just one of the latest, and it's a ding dong delight!

The Best Budget Effects Pedals for Electronic Music Production

02 Jul 2025 · Guitar pedals on synths? Yes friends, we're checking out some of the best budget effects pedals for your electronic music production setup.

James Dyson. No, Not THAT James Dyson – Sounds and Presets

02 Jul 2025 · He's a faceless, voiceless, quiet sound design genius who beavers away, crafting factory presets and third-party sound banks for pocket money. This James Dyson is doing great work.

Waldorf Streichfett String Synthesizer Plugin – Now for iOS!

01 Jul 2025 · Not content with reintroducing the old string synth to a 21st-century audience, now we have the Waldorf Streichfett String Synthesizer in plug-in form and as an iOS app!

The History of Roland Synthesizers: Japanese Giants

27 Jun 2025 · From monosynths to modulars, Junos to Jupiters, the history of Roland synthesizers takes in some of the most famous synthesizers of all time.

Original Sequential Circuits Collectibles for Sale, Pete Townsend’s DX1, More: Synth Journal 

26 Jun 2025 · Get your hands on a whole clutch of original Sequential Circuits collectible documents and more in this week’s Synth Journal.

Behringer BM-15M-MURF-BOX: A Moogerfooger Filter Pedal Clone With Depth

26 Jun 2025 · The Behringer BM-15M-MURF-BOX is a faithful replica of Moog's classic MuRF with MIDI and USB capabilities. And a nice price tag!

How to Integrate External Synthesizers Into Ableton Live 12!

26 Jun 2025 · It's actually not difficult to integrate external synthesizers into Ableton Live. This allows you to use synths and effects as "plugins" in the DAW.

Soliste: Are Sampled Strings Dead? – Sounds and Presets

25 Jun 2025 · The dominance of sampling has seen physical models of acoustic instruments struggle to compete, but does Expressive E's Soliste signal a turning tide?

Elektron Digitakt II Drum Stereo Sampler Update 1.15 With Sample Slicer – Review

25 Jun 2025 · In our Elektron Digitakt II review, we check out what's new, what's great and what isn't great yet with the stereo sampler. And there's a new update available!

Roland Mood Pan (MN-10): An Electronic Handpan for Meditation and Sound Design

24 Jun 2025 · The Roland Mood Pan is a unique instrument that combines meditative sounds and intuitive operation, making it ideal for creative sound journeys.

Behringer LM Drum: Is the LinnDrum Clone Really That Great? Available Again & Review!

23 Jun 2025 · Authentic 1980s sound meets modern technology: The Behringer LM Drum is more than just a LinnDrum alternative. Available again & my review!

Harald Bode: The Genius Engineer Who Inspired Bob Moog and Tom Oberheim

20 Jun 2025 · Harald Bode had a massive influence on early synthesizers and effects. Find out who he was and how you can get his sounds in your productions.

The Linn LM-1 Legacy Refuses to Die! – Synth Journal

19 Jun 2025 · In this week's Synth Journal, we look at the continuing legacy of Roger Linn's drum machines and check out Satie on an ARP 2500 clone!

Teenage Engineering TX-6 Pro-Mixer & TP-7 Recorder Update – Review

19 Jun 2025 · The TX-6 from Teenage Engineering is a super-compact, 12-channel mixer and audio interface. It now has a major update for the mini mixer and TP-7 recorder!

Number 5… is Alive! Tools for Take & Teo: Sounds and Presets

18 Jun 2025 · The pentamerous Sequential and Oberheim synths of recent years, Take & Teo, get some tasty treats, as do some of Arturia's 'Mini' synths.

Moog Messenger Review

18 Jun 2025 · The new Moog Messenger aims to deliver classic monophonic Moog sounds at a lower price. Read our review to find out if Moog is on the right track.