Posts by Lasse Eilers

Drop The Bass, Extra Spice, SVE: Free Plugins of the Week

Drop The Bass is a punchy bass ROMpler for Tech House and similar styles! This week's roundup of freebies also brings you analog-style saturation and vocal multi-effects.

Easter Synth Deals at Thomann: Deals Sweeter Than Chocolate!

Easter Synth Deals at Thomann: Europe’s largest music retailer kicks off its Easter Sale with massive discounts! We’ve found some of the best offers for you!

UDO Audio Super 6 ST49: The SuperTouch 49 Fitted at the Factory!

After launching the SuperTouch 49 keybed at Superbooth 24, UDO Audio are now fitting these at the factory and selling the units as Super 6 ST49's!

Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II Champions Update With Resampling and Much More!

The Champions Update: Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II now features OS 2.0 with resampling, a song mode and more!

Awesome Software Deals from Eventide, SSL, and iZotope

This week’s edition of Software Deals brings you some amazing offers from Eventide, SSL, and iZotope. Save up to 90 % on effects plugins and bundles!

Cre8audio Assembler: At Last, the Perfect Mixer for Your Desktop Synths?

If you've got a slew of small desktop synths, drum machines, and modular gear, Cre8audio Assembler could be the character mixer you've been waiting for.

Native Instruments Kontrol S MK3 Update: Now With On-Device Arpeggiator and More

The latest firmware update for the Native Instruments Kontrol S MK3 series includes new features for more flexible control of hardware and software instruments.

Digital Designs: The Best Wavetable Synthesizers

Wavetable synthesis has made a huge comeback and the selection of synths is wider than ever. Here’s our list of the best wavetable synthesizers in 2025.

Sala, Gooper, Pulse 2: Free Plugins of the Week

Sala is a huge shimmer reverb, Gooper is a multi-stage flanger, and Pulse 2 is a versatile IR loader: Free plugins of the week!

Wendy Carlos Documentary, Tubbutec Controllers and a Monster Delay Module: Synth Journal

In this week’s Synth Journal, we check out Tubbutec’s new controllers, a powerful delay module, and a mini documentary about Wendy Carlos.

Roland SP-404 MKII v5 Update Turns the Sampler Into a Serato Controller!

Get ready for 404 Day with a new update integrates your Roland SP-404 MKII with Serato.

Behringer Grind: Brains Meets Crave – Available Now!

Behringer Grind is a semi-modular hybrid synth with 24 digital sound engines and an analog filter. Available now!

Software Deals: Bargains from XLN Audio, Pulsar Audio, and TC Electronic

This week’s edition of Software Deals includes great offers from XLN Audio, Pulsar Audio, and TC Electronic. Don’t miss this opportunity to save!

The Arturia MicroFreak Vocoder Edition is Back!

The Arturia MicroFreak Vocoder Edition is available again! The striking limited edition of the popular hybrid synth comes with a gooseneck microphone.

Kilohearts Clipper, Bouncer, Tymee: Free Plugins of the Week

This week’s roundup of the best free plugins brings you a free Clipper plugin from Kilohearts, a versatile sidechain pumping effect, and a simple but useful delay.

Software Deals from iZotope, EastWest, and Universal Audio: Up to 96 % Off!

In this week’s edition of Software Deals, you can save on creative effects from iZotope, orchestral samples from EastWest, and bundles from Universal Audio.

Best Portable Keyboard Controllers 2025: MIDI Keyboards for Your Hand Luggage

Like to travel light? A portable keyboard controller fits in your hand luggage and lets you get creative in your favorite DAW software wherever you are.

Tyrell N6 Update, Psicogramma Key, HALO 3D Pan: Free Plugins of the Week

The u-he Tyrell N6 software synth – a long-standing freeware favorite – finally gets a much-deserved update! Check it out in this week's roundup of free plugins.

Polyvera, PTNSHIFT, Serum 2: Highlights of the Week

The Suonobuono Polyvera sounds incredible, Tim Exile releases an inspiring generative instrument, and Serum gets a massive free upgrade: Highlights of the Week!

Rhodes Stage 61: Back to the Roots

After previewing a prototype at NAMM, Rhodes has now officially announced the new Rhodes Stage 61. Pre-orders for the compact Rhodes will begin shortly!

Elektron Update: OS 1.10 for Digitakt II and Digitone II

Elektron has released OS updates for the Digitakt II and Digitone II. The Elektron update to OS 1.10 includes lots of new features for both machines.

KORG opsix SE and wavestate SE Price Drops: Save up to 46%!

The KORG opsix SE and wavestate SE synthesizers just got a lot more affordable! The 61-key versions of both synths are now available for up to 46% below MSRP.

Software Deals: Bargains from Arturia, McDSP, Steven Slate & More

This week, you’ve got the chance to save almost 50% on the Arturia V Collection X! Other bargains are coming from McDSP, Steven Slate Audio, and Cherry Audio.

Roland GO:PIANO 88: The Ultra-Portable Digital Piano Gets a Makeover

The newly refreshed Roland GO:PIANO 88 is a compact, lightweight, and easy to use digital piano for beginners and those looking for a portable alternative.