Synths
DRUM MODULES
The Best Eurorack Drum Modules for your Synth Rig
04 Jul 2024 · To find the best option for drums, we've picked out some of the best Eurorack drum modules for creating beats with your modular synth rig.
Synth Journal
Oberheim OB-1, Semi-Modulars, Sounds of Peace: Synth Journal
04 Jul 2024 · GForce Software pays homage to the Oberheim OB-1, cre8audio updates the East Beast and West Pest, and Chris Meyer turns the sounds of war into something beautiful.
Round Robin: Crazy Cycling 4-Voice Synthesizer from Simon the Magpie
04 Jul 2024 · YouTuber Simon the Magpie’s new synth is the Round Robin, a cute desktop digital device with cycling voices, wild arpeggiator modes and a touch strip!
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Sounds and Presets: 3 Diverse Yet Useful Sound Collections
03 Jul 2024 · After a few weeks of focusing on a particular instrument or application, we return to a variety of sounds and presets to get your creative juices flowing.
Korg Pa5X: Major Firmware Update adds Loads of new Features
03 Jul 2024 · The Korg Pa5X Professional Arranger just got a major firmware update: improved style editing, KAOSS FX, and more!
Synth Deals
Synth Deals: Roland S-1, Polyend, Teenage Engineering
03 Jul 2024 · In this week’s edition of Synth Deals: Save on the Roland S-1 AIRA Compact Tweak Synth, Polyend Tracker Mini, and Teenage Engineering PO-12 Rhythm!
OB-X8 OS Version 2.0 Update Adds New Filter, Binaural Mode, MPE
03 Jul 2024 · It’s a big one! Firmware version 2.0 adds all sorts of incredible new functionality to the Oberheim OB-X8.
SAMPLERS
5 of the Best Samplers for Music Production and Live Performance
02 Jul 2024 · We discuss the key aspects of samplers and look at some of the best samplers for both creating music and incorporating into your live setup.
Software Deals
Software Deals from D16 Group, Baby Audio, AAS, Sonible & Eventide
02 Jul 2024 · This week’s edition of Software Deals brings you awesome offers from D16 Group, Baby Audio, Applied Acoustics Systems, Sonible, and Eventide. Save up to 72%!
Waldorf Kyra Discontinued: The Last Ride of the Valkyrie
29 Jun 2024 · Waldorf has stopped the production run on its Kyra and Kyra SE VA synths. With the Waldorf Kyra discontinued, the story of the Exodus Valkyrie ends for good.
Moog Store Closing: “Y’all are doing this wrong”
29 Jun 2024 · Moog Music is shuttering its in-house shop. People are definitely not happy about the Moog Store closing.
Moby’s Serge Modular: The Wild Story of the ‘Belle of the Ball’
28 Jun 2024 · The time synthesist Drew Schlesinger sold a Serge Modular Series 79 to Moby - who later let it go for $15000 on Reverb.
BEST SOUNDING SYNTHS
Best Sounding Synths: 7+ Stellar Analog, Digital and Software Synths
28 Jun 2024 · Some synthesizers just sound better. Here are the seven best sounding synths currently on the market as chosen by the Gearnews editors.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Cats, Vocoders and a 90s Yamaha Classic Reborn: Synth Journal
27 Jun 2024 · In this week's Synth Journal we've got classic cats and synths plus a very exclusive Nonlinear Labs C15 and a quirky version of Blue Monday.
Source Audio Artifakt – 7 Lo-Fi fun for all effects!
26 Jun 2024 · The Source Audio Artifakt Lo-Fi Elements grants instant access to a treasure trove of lo-fi textures. Perfect for guitar, bass, and keyboard!
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Sounds and Presets: Expand Your Behringer UB-Xa
26 Jun 2024 · You've got your Behringer UB-Xa and are revelling in the low-cost analogue goodness. Here are some great banks to broaden your palette!
Baby Audio Humanoid: Create Retro Sci-Fi Vocal Effects and more!
26 Jun 2024 · With Baby Audio Humanoid, you can transform any vocalist into a futuristic android. You'll never be regarded as "only human" again!
Synth Deals
Sweet Synth Deals for K&M Stands, Moog One, and Boss Cables
26 Jun 2024 · Save up to 30 percent with these deals on K&M stands, Boss MIDI cables and even the mighty Moog One at 10 percent off - get all the details here!
GliGli Overcycler: Amazing Synth From Pro-800 Dev
26 Jun 2024 · GliGli Overcycler promises to be a 6-voice hybrid poly with digital oscillators and analog filters and VCAs. And it sounds incredible.
Software Deals
Software Deals: Cherry Audio, Harrison, Sonarworks, UAD & more!
25 Jun 2024 · Now is a great time to save on Cherry Audio software synths! Other software deals are coming from UA, Harrison, Zynaptiq, and Sonarworks this week.
Moog One Discontinued?
24 Jun 2024 · Is the Moog One discontinued? Rumors abound that the godlike Moog poly has reached the end of its life cycle.
Intellijel Atlantix: The new best Synth Voice in Eurorack?
21 Jun 2024 · Intellijel Atlantix picks up where Atlantis left off and adds a second VCO, more modulation, and loads of new features.
SAMPLERS WITH ANALOG FILTERS