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Best DJ Headphones For All Budgets
04 Apr in DJ
Attention DJs! It’s time to update your headphones with one of these. From beginner spinner to chief party rocker, there’s something here for you.
Sequential Prophet X Discontinued – X no longer marks the spot
01 Apr in Synths
It’s a sad day as Sequential announces the end of the Prophet X: “We'll be waving goodbye to new Prophet X units.”
Virtual Analogue Synthesis – Is it more than just a VST in a box?
29 Mar in Synths
Virtual analogue gets a bad rap but it has plenty to offer above and beyond traditional analogue. Let’s dive into the history of VA, look at where it excels and try to dispel some myths along the way.
DJ Deals with Denon DJ, Hercules, AKG and More
Denon DJ has two standalone DJ systems on sale right now. Hercules, AKG, UDG and Decksaver get in with fantastic deals as well. Can your credit card handle it?
AudioThing Dub Filter: Is that King Tubby’s Big Knob or are you just happy to see me?
26 Mar in Studio
The latest from the leftfield plugin company is AudioThing Dub Filter, an emulation of the Altec 9069B high-pass filter made famous by reggae legend King Tubby.
British Giants: The History of EMS – On the run
22 Mar in Synths
The VCS3 launched one of the most influential musical instrument companies ever, the groundbreaking EMS. This is their highly experimental story.
Classic Gear: Kawai K1 – The budget D-50 that was surprisingly popular
15 Mar in Synths
In the late-‘80s, D-50-style sample synthesis was too expensive for most. Enter the Kawai K1. Is this 8-bit oddity still relevant today?
D16 Group Sigmund 2: The four-part delay is back!
11 Mar in Studio
D16 Group Sigmund 2, the sequel to the company’s digital delay, ups the modulation count to one per delay line and beefs up the filter section in the process.
The History Of Novation – Hitting Synthesis Peaks
08 Mar in Synths
England’s Novation have been shining bright in the synthesizer firmament for 30 years. Here is the Bass Station maker's star-studded story.
Classic Gear: Roland TB-303 – Every cloud has a silver lining
03 Mar in Synths
Roland’s little silver box became a must-have synth on the used market - but was it a failure the first time? All about Roland's TB-303.
Curtis Chip Off The Old Block – Why do synths sound different?
01 Mar in Synths
A surprising number of synths use the same oscillator and filter Curtis chips. Yet they don’t sound the same. Why is that? Read on to find out.
Synth Effects! 5 Synths With Stellar Effects Sections
27 Feb in Synths
Transform your synthesis and sound design with synth effects. The modulation and delay sections in these five instruments can take your sounds into wild new territories. Are you ready for the ride?
Korg KingKorg Neo Review: More than just a glitch in the Matrix?
26 Feb in Synths
The Korg KingKorg Neo sees the underrated 2013 virtual analogue synth get a cosmetic refresh to match the company’s recent roster of digital synths. Is it worth taking a second look at it?
Classic Gear: Roland JX-3P – The synth that thinks it’s a guitar
23 Feb in Synths
The Roland JX-3P can certainly hold its own against the competition. Did you know that it actually started life as a guitar synthesizer?
Review: Roland SH-4d – now with a discount!
A Groovebox or DAWless jam must-have? Roland SH-4d is an interesting sound machine for any genre. Now a bit cheaper and our review!
British Giants: The History Of Chris Huggett
16 Feb in Synths
Chris Hugget, designer of the Wasp, pioneered a hybrid analogue/digital synthesis and perfected it in instruments for EDP, OSC, Novation and more.
Classic Gear: Korg M1 – The final nail in the analogue coffin?
09 Feb in Synths
Korg’s sample-based workstation the M1 is one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time - but is it still relevant in the 21st century?
Brian Eno Turntable II – Spin the light fantastic with this fantastically expensive turntable
07 Feb in Tech
Brian Eno Turntable II is the musician and producer’s latest work. Is this colour-changing record player worth £20000?
Baby Audio Atoms: Literally exciting new physical modeling synth
The force behind Transit look to shake up physical modelling with the new Baby Audio Atoms soft synth. Available now!
How to earn $3000 a month from Spotify by making ambient music
Ambient is more popular than ever but it can be hard to make a living at it. Six professional ambient artists give advice on how you can do it too.
1010music Nanobox Battery Case: Power of Nano in your hands
29 Jan in Synths
1010music’s Nanobox Battery Case adds rechargeable power to the Nanobox series.
Korg modwave, opsix and wavestate modules: Our prayers are answered!
19 Jan in Synths
At last, Korg has heard our cries and announced the Korg modwave, opsix, and wavestate modules, with added features like MPE and MIDI 2.0.
