Korg Opsix Altered FM Synthesizer: is this the most accessible FM yet?

Here's the full data dump on Korg's opsix FM synthesizer that attempts to present FM in a groovy and accessible way. Has it succeeded?

Doepfer A-174-4 3D Joystick is ready for your command

Undoubtedly the fattest knob in your rack the Doepfer A-174-4 3D Joystick is ready to be grabbed and manipulated in 3 planes of existence.

XODES PV44: trigger 4 banks of 4 preset voltages for modular AFX Mode

The XODES PV44 lets you dial-in 4 lots of 4 voltages for squirting into your rack for instant patch changes and modulation not unlike the AFX Mode on the Novation AFX Station.

G2500: an authentic virtual ARP 2500 in all its impossible glory

While away the hours trying to get sound out of this authentically challenging virtual recreation of the ARP 2500 modular synthesizer.

Top 5 Crazy Eurorack Modules of 2020: The Best, Maddest Modular Machines!

We present: the best Crazy Eurorack Modules 2020! Get ready for some bonkers adventures into noise, glitch and sonic weirdness for your modular rig...

Instruó Saïch: Super-saw Quad Oscillator with “smart” VCA mixing

At last, the perfect companion to the Harmonáig quantizer, Saïch is the quad oscillator we've been waiting for and it's completely lush.

SoundMiT International Sound Summit brings out the stars for their virtual synth show

An impressive guest list including Dave Smith, Suzanne Ciani, Roger Linn and Chris Meyer plus over 60 exhibitors and a bunch of exclusive videos 14th-15th Nov.

Xaoc Katowice and Sarajewo: New Delay and Filter modules with vibe and warmth

Two new modules from Xaoc Devices: Katowice is a Stereo Variable Band Isolator whereas Sarajewo is a Syncable Analog Delay Line and both are available today.

Novation AFX Station: The review

A first look at Novation's AFX Station, a reworking of the Bass Station II by none other than Aphex Twin. And it's a bit of a winner, actually.

High Score: chiptune-tastic retro video game sounds from the 1980s

Updated: Renegade Soundplay has successfully funded the classic computer and video game sounds of High Score on Kickstarter and it's now available.

Turn your iPhone into a cardboard stomp box

Beat Bars has come up with an innovative use for your old iPhone - turn it into a Cardboard Footswitch or Cardboard Expression Pedal.

Antidote and Euphoria: The Chromatic modules we need right now from Dreadbox

In the chaos of modular as a metaphor for life in 2020 a little bit of Antidote and Euphoria from Dreadbox could bring you the arresting beauty of strings and the warm embrace of phasing.

Kosmo Format: Look Mum No Computer releases the Funky Filter Grr and Offset Boost Attenuvert

Sam Battle has smashed his mission to produce a Kosmo format module a month for a year with the #1114 Funky Filter Grrr and #1171 OBA bring the total up to 13 and celebrates with an explanatory video.

Pre-orders open on Moog Werkstatt-01 analog synth kit and expander!

Moog's Werkstatt-01 compact and patchable synth-in-a-kit is back for a limited time and comes complete with an updated CV Expander for modular interaction.

Cherry Audio CA2600: Classic looking ARP 2600 emulation that models every model

While new hardware 2600s are now a reality Cherry Audio presents us with a fabulous looking software option in the CA2600 self-contained duophonic synthesizer for 25 bucks.

Moog, Korg and Behringer: What is your synth worth?

As cheaper clones of fantastic - and fantastically expensive - gear proliferate, where does value reside in the world of synthesizers in the 2020s? Time to tackle some thorny issues.

COBALT8: Modal launches a cracker of a virtual analogue synth

COBALT8 is an 8-voice 64-oscillator sophisticated virtual analogue synthesizer with innovative concepts, complex modulations and morphable filters in a tidy blue synth.

Rob Papen Blade-2: Morph Harmolators with Additive synthesis and roll-your-own waveforms

Blade was released in 2012 and sliced through waveform harmonics morphed on an XY Pad. With Blade-2 they've plugged in an Additive Mode with wave analyzer and the ability to create your own waveforms.

Opacity II – Boutique Cinematic Guitars performed by Terre Grande

Opacity II is an extraordinary collection of six-string performances from guitarist Justin Hodges of Terre Grande wrapped up and delivered in an enigmatic and deeply manipulable Kontakt instrument.

Liquid Glitcher: Warning! This oscillator is going to hurt you

This is a mess of a module that has no idea what it's supposed to be doing. It's the existential crisis that contributes to the stream of madness that vomits from the output while stabbing you in the eye. TURN ...

Pocket Operator Capcom arcade series: Street Fighter sampler and Mega Man synth

Teenage Engineering has released two arcade infused Pocket Operators as part of an official Capcom series. Street Fighter is a sequencer and sampler whereas Mega Man a synth and sequencer. Ready Player One?

Norand Mono: Dual oscillator analog pumping station

Mono is an analog synthesizer with a pumping sequencer, endless modulations and a unique synthesis engine for thick modulated textures, fat basslines and FM tones.

Applied Acoustics Chromaphone 3: Bitimbral acoustic object synthesizer

Applied Acoustics doubles the sound engine for two stacked or split independent timbres based on physically modelled acoustic resonators for a unique level of sound design.

Fors Superberry: juicy synthesizer for melodramatic trance and enigmatic FM

Fors says that it's inspired by memories of their favourite melodramatic trance melodies and made hyperreal using an enigmatic FM core. It looks and sounds deliciously stylish.