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CLASSIC MOOG SYNTHS

Classic Moog Synths of the ‘70s and ‘80s: Moog Without Bob

14 Feb · Moog released some of its most iconic synthesizers after Bob left in the late 1970s. These are the classic Moog synths made without Bob.

Moog Mariana Bass Synthesizer – Monster tones with 40 % off!

06 Feb · Moog Mariana delivers fat bass sounds with lots of modulation. This software synthesizer from Moog is available at a special low price for a limited time only!

NAMM 2025: Everything you need to know – news, facts and more!

TOPS AND FLOPS

The Best and Worst of NAMM 2025 in Synths: Tops and Flops

01 Feb · With NAMM 2025 behind us, I take a look at the synth-related high and low points of another momentous week in Anaheim and beyond!

HARDWARE VOCODERS

5 of the Best Hardware Vocoders: Sing the Body Electric With These Fun Voice Synths

31 Jan · Want to transform your voice into a robot or heavenly synth choir? Look no further than these five best hardware vocoders.

SEMI-MODULAR SYNTHS

The Best Semi-Modular Synths for your Studio Setup

27 Jan · Modular without the modules? Here's a convenient way to get into modular synthesis. We're looking at some of the best semi-modular synths!

BEST STAGE SYNTHS

5 Best Synths for the Stage

17 Jan · Need some keys for your next gig? These five best synths for the stage will elevate your performance. And they’re relatively affordable too!

TOPS AND FLOPS

Tops and Flops: Highlights of the Week

04 Jan · In this week's edition of Tops and Flops, we'll discuss the most exciting and entertaining stories, and a few other gems I've found online.

MOOG MUSE REVIEW

Moog Muse Firmware Update 1.3: More chords, better performance & a review

17 Dec 2024 · Moog Music update the Muse firmware to v1.3! This brings system-wide latency reductions and improvements to velocity response, Diffusion Delay fidelity and Mod map behaviour.

BEST OF 2024

Best Hardware Synths of 2024: 7 Synths We Went Nuts for This Year

16 Dec 2024 · From massive analog polys to affordable digital delights, these are truly the best hardware synths of 2024.

SYNTH JOURNAL

A Synth World View of a Superb 2024: Synth Journal

12 Dec 2024 · For my last entry into this year's Synth Journal, I thought I'd take a retrospective look at some of the things that caught my eye in the synth world of 2024.

MINIMOOG PLUGINS

Minimoog Plugins: Nostalgia On Tap

09 Dec 2024 · Which Minimoog plugins are best to recreate the sound of this legendary analogue synth? We look at some of the top emulations available.

Lego Minimoog: This Amazing Lego Build Could Become a Real Product With Your Help

03 Dec 2024 · You won’t believe the detailing on this Lego Minimoog - it looks so real!

BAD GEAR?

5 Bad Gear Synths That Aren’t Bad At All – Featuring Florian Pilz

25 Oct 2024 · We go toe to toe with the black T-shirt himself, Florian Pilz, to decide once and for all if these five Bad Gear synths really are all that bad.

ANALOG SYNTHESIS

Beginner’s Guide to Analog Synthesis

21 Oct 2024 · Get up to speed with the basic of analog synthesis, including oscillators, filters, and modulation. New to synthesizers? Start here!

Moogseum Shuttered by Hurricane Helene, Moog Music Status Unknown

02 Oct 2024 · Hurricane Helene has battered Asheville, North Carolina, home to the Moogseum, Moog Music and Make Noise. Here’s what we know.

ICONIC SYNTHS

Iconic Synths: 10 Game-Changing Synthesizers

27 Sep 2024 · These are the iconic synths that made the biggest impact on music - and how you can get their sound even today.

TYPES OF SYNTHS

Types of Synthesizers: From Additive to Wavetable and All Points In Between

13 Sep 2024 · Confused about synthesizers and synthesis? This beginner’s guide to the many different types of synthesizers will sort you right out.

Best West Coast Synthesizers for Cheap lead

WEST COAST ON A BUDGET

Best West Coast Synthesizers for Cheap: West Coast on a Budget

06 Sep 2024 · These best West Coast synthesizers will satisfy your wavefolder cravings without the boutique prices.

Stylophone Theremin Now Available: Raise your hands in the air!

08 Aug 2024 · Dubreq's unexpected Stylophone Theremin is now available to buy. Hands at the ready.

SYNTH DEALS

Synth Deals: Modern Classic Analog Synths For Less

24 Jul 2024 · This week's Synth Deals features three classic analog synths with significant discounts so you might just be able to afford one after all!

Moog Labyrinth Is a West Coast Playground with 2 Generative Sequencers

11 Jul 2024 · The Moog Labyrinth is here and it’s a West Coast-inspired wonderland with a voltage-controlled wavefolder, state variable filter and dual generative sequencers.

SYNTH JOURNAL

Moog Muse Leak, Mad Kids Empire Seofon, AJH Synth RadioPhonic: Synth Journal

11 Jul 2024 · Legowelt accidentally reveals his Moog Muse, Sonic Seed releases the weird and wild Seofon, AJH Synth The RadioPhonic sound examples and more!