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BEST OF 2025: STEFAN

My Highlights of 2025: My Software, Music, and Media Picks of the Year

27 Dec · A look back through some of my key gear releases, acquisitions, and my favourite music picks of the year. Here are my highlights of 2025!

My Top 5 Expressive Synths

14 Dec · A look at some of the more expressive synths of the last 40 years that I have owned and used.

DEALS OF THE WEEK

Grab These 4 Amazing Synth Deals Now! – Deals of the Week

13 Dec · Amazing synth deals just in time for Christmas, here are some that may have you needing a bigger stocking at the end of your bed!

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How Detroit Techno Became an Unstoppable Global Phenomenon

06 Dec · Detroit techno documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines is now streaming for free.

Accessories for Guitarists: 5 Perfect Stocking Fillers?

05 Dec · These accessories for guitarists will make your Christmas shopping easier. Know a guitarist in your life? Then they'll probably appreciate some of these.

Famous Presets

Famous Synth Presets: Sounds that Made History

01 Dec · Some synth presets shaped the sound of entire decades. We check out some of the most famous synth presets in music history.

AFFORDABLE SYNTHS

5 of the Best Affordable Synthesizers – For Every Budget

21 Nov · Here are our picks for the best affordable synthesizers for every budget.

Best Digital Piano and Keyboard Deals for Thomann Cyberweek

Thomann Cyberweek 2025: Best Digital Piano and Keyboard Deals

21 Nov · The Thomann Cyberweek Sale is in full swing! Discover the best digital piano and keyboard deals and save on stage pianos, arranger workstations, and more!

SYNTH LIBRARIES

Synth Libraries: 5 of the Best Places to Check Out Synthesizers

08 Nov · You don’t always have to buy. These are the five best synth libraries to check out electronic musical instruments.

DJ CONTROLLER HACKS

DJ Controller Hacks: 5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your DJ Gear

06 Nov · Turn your controller into a turntable or MIDI controller, DJ with MIDI controllers you already have and more with these fun DJ controller hacks.

Synthwave: Gear for Futuristic Retro Sounds - Perfect Match

Synthwave: Gear for Futuristic Retro Sounds in 2025 – Perfect Match

31 Oct · Producing Synthwave: This gear is perfect for creating futuristic sounds with a retro vibe. Plus, it offers a few cool alternatives.

KORG Collection 6 – Trinity Reborn and a PS-3300 for Everyone!

28 Oct · The KORG Collection 6 grows again, which includes a software recreation of the powerful PS-3300, the frequently requested Trinity, and the SGX-2 Piano.

DJ EFFECTS

5 of the Best DJ Hardware Effects

23 Oct · Free yourself from software with these liberating DJ hardware effects from Pioneer DJ, Korg, Eventide, and more.

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Own Kraftwerk’s Vocoder and Other Amazing Kling Klang Studio Gear

23 Oct · The late Florian Schneider’s personal items are being auctioned off, a Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder included.

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23 Oct · The KORG handytraxx tube is now available for purchase. It's time to get warm!

BUDGET MONOSYNTHS

The Best Mono Synths under $500 for Leads and Basslines

20 Oct · You don’t have to spend a fortune to get your hands on a great-sounding synth! We check out the best mono synths under $500.

MY FIRST SYNTH

The KORG miniKORG 700 – My First Synth

19 Oct · A recent purchase got me all nostalgic and brought back some nice memories of my first proper synth experience with a KORG miniKORG 700 in high school.

PUNK SYNTHS

Punk Synths: 5 Classics From Post-Punk, Cold Wave and Industrial

17 Oct · Sometimes you just want to let rip with a noisy punk synth. Here are five brash classics and their modern hardware and software equivalents.

HISTORY OF ARP

The History of ARP Instruments: American Giants

10 Oct · From the Odyssey to the 2600 to the Omni, this is the history of ARP Instruments.

Rudimental Breakbeat

The Rudimental Breakbeat: How Does it Work?

10 Oct · The Rudimental breakbeat can be heard in so many of their collaborations. But, why is it such a good groove? Let's take a closer look at this 2010s staple.