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POCKET SYNTHS

The Best Pocket Synths: 5 Ways to Get Creative on the Go

22 Sep · Ever get a creative itch for synths in situations where a mobile app simply won't do? Let's check out some of the best pocket synths!

MONO VS STEREO RECORDING

Mono vs Stereo Recording: Do I Use 1 Mic or 2?

22 Sep · The choice of mono vs stereo recording can be a conundrum if you aren't experienced. We learn when to use one mic technique over another.

EHX Pico Swello: POG2- Style Mini Auto Swell

22 Sep · The EHX Pico Swello delivers polyphonic volume swells in a compact format.

Best SG-Style Guitars

From Sabbath to AC/DC: The 7 Best SG-Style Guitars for Every Budget

22 Sep · The best SG-style guitars get you close to the sound, look, and feel of classic rock icons. Check out these seven models!

Conductive Labs Terrain Synth Is the First of its Kind: Discover Terrain Synthesis

22 Sep · Conductive Labs Terrain Synth offers an all-new synthesis type called terrain synthesis, which moves over a 3D landscape.

FutureRetro 777 Is Back and on Kickstarter: Acid Again

22 Sep · The legendary FutureRetro 777 acid clone is reborn with new sequencer features and new circuitry. Pre-order on Kickstarter now!

The Story of SARARR

21 Sep · The Fairlight CMI's SARARR sample, sometimes known as ARR1, is one of the most recognised sounds of the 1980s. Here's the story of how it came to be.

Free Plugins

Atomic Reverb Free, DigiDestroy, Lado b: Free Plugins of the Week

21 Sep · Atomic Reverb Free is a free algorithmic reverb plugin with loads of sound shaping options. Check it out in this week’s round-up of freebies!

X OUT Video

Extreme X OUT: New Video, But What’s the Deal?

20 Sep · Extreme just released a new video for their track 'X OUT' from the 2023 album 'Six'. Have they lost their rock routes?

Deals of the week

Roland V-Drums Deal, MPC Key 37, and AutoTune Pedal: Deals of the Week!

20 Sep · Deals of the week! Check out this sweet Roland V-Drums deal at 10% off! Also save on the Akai MPC Key 37 and the Headrush VX5!

Best Traditional-Style Analog Synths teasers

BEST ANALOG SYNTHS

7 of the Best Traditional-Style Analog Synths: Back to Basics

19 Sep · Revel in the gorgeous sound of pure unadulterated electricity with these traditional-style analog synths.

Electric Twelve-Strings

The Best Electric Twelve-String Guitars: 60s to Savings

19 Sep · Electric twelve-string guitars are in a class of their own. Capturing the feel of a bygone era, let's check out some examples that you should buy. The Best Electric Twelve-Strings: Harley Benton RB-612 ...

Apple Music Brings AutoMix, Lyrics Translation, and New Features with iOS & macOS 26

19 Sep · Apple Music now offers seamless transitions with AutoMix, creating smooth playlists powered by Apple Intelligence. But that's not all!

Modular Hybrid: Synthesizer and DAW in Harmony – Perfect Match!

19 Sep · This modular hybrid set brings together three products that complement each other perfectly: synth, audio interface and computer. A perfect match!

Moog Matriarch Editor Grants You Finer Control Over Parameters, Sequencer, Presets

18 Sep · Mother Global Settings, a new editor from Dire Studio, lets Matriarch and Grandmother owners take control over those hard-to-reach parameters.

ALESIS 3630

Alesis 3630: The Daft Punk Compressor

18 Sep · This budget stereo compressor/limiter/noise gate became synonymous with the sound of French House. We find out how to use the Alesis 3630.

SYNTH JOURNAL

New Free Oberheim OB-X Emulation Plugin, More: Synth Journal

18 Sep · The team behind Surge drops a free Oberheim OB-X emulation, there’s an affordable new analog sequencer from VAEMI, and more!

The Nothing Ear (3) adds Personal Sound Ear Profiling from Audiodo

Nothing Ear (3): Nothing’s Latest Noise-Cancelling Earbuds

18 Sep · Introducing the Nothing Ear (3), created in collaboration with Audiodo, exciting new wireless earbuds with improved audio capabilities.

Source Audio Encounter: Atmospheric Delay & Reverb

18 Sep · Source Audio Encounter, a new pedal that combines beautifully quirky delays and reverbs.

AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X: The New Flagship Player – Now in VR!

18 Sep · The AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X brings streaming, cloud, and Wi-Fi to the stage, offering a smarter, and more flexible experience with a new display. Now also in VR.