1678 Results for "Synthesizer"

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

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

Highs and Lows of Synth Collecting: Tops and Flops

When synth collecting, not every synth can fit you like a glove. These are the best and worst synthesizers to pass through my studio.

Telepathic Instruments Orchid On Sale Soon But Will You Be Eligible for Tame Impala’s Chord Synth?

Kevin Parker’s much-anticipated Telepathic Industries Orchid will drop next week but it’s limited in number - and sales location.

7 Synths That Were Victims of Bad Timing

Too early? Too late? Here are seven synths that were victims of bad timing.

Behringer Pro VS Mini – UPDATE: 2.0 Firmware with New Features!

Behringer's Pro VS Mini receives a v2.0 firmware update that brings a collection of useful updates, including an extra voice of polyphony!

Behringer JT Mini: The Analog Power of the Jupiter-8 in a Small and Affordable Synth Package

The Behringer JT Mini is here, a pint-sized all-analog Jupiter-8-inspired synth with three VCOs, multimode filter, and 16-step motion sequencer.

A Synth World View of a Superb 2024: Synth Journal

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.

Expressive E Osmose: Interview With Hans Zimmer

Hans Zimmer talks in a documentary about the use of Expressive E Osmose in his film music projects. Very interesting!

Sounds and Presets: A Huge Sackful of Fantastic KORG Presets

KORG's microKORG2 takes the legendary microKORG to new heights, much like the opsix did for FM synthesis. Check out these new KORG presets and more in this week's Sound and Presets.

Best Synth Gifts Under $100: 5 Fun Synthy Stocking Stuffers 

Watch them break into a smile without having to break the bank with these five best synth gifts under $100.

Minimoog Plugins: Nostalgia On Tap

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

5 of the Best Holiday Synth Gifts So Great I Wish Someone Would Buy Them for Me Too

Looking for something fun for the synthesist in your life this holiday season? These are our picks for the best holiday synth gifts.

Kiviak Instruments Texturer, Win a $20k Eurorack Rig, ALM/Busy Circuits MCO (mk II), a Synth for Squirrels?!: Synth Journal

Kiviak Instruments Texturer is the granular effects engine from the WoFi Sampler turned into a plugin. That plus much more!

Win an Arturia AstroLab – XMAS Raffle!

How about an Arturia AstroLab for Christmas? This week’s edition of our XMAS raffle is your chance to win a brand-new stage keyboard!

Sounds and Presets: The Arturia Polybrute 12 Finally Gets Great 3rd Party Patches!

Scott McAuley Sounds delivers one of the first Arturia Polybrute 12 specific sound banks, and Expressive E releases the Legend HZ Expressive Suite.

The Erica Synths Steampipe Physical Modelling Synthesizer is now Available!

The Erica Synths Steampipe synthesizer is now finally available! Steampipe is a gorgeous-looking desktop synth for physically modeled wind instruments.

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

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

Acustica Audio The Thing: The First Synth From Acustica Is a JP-8 Emulation and it Sounds GORGEOUS

Does the world need another Jupiter-8 plugin emulation? If it’s Acustica Audio The Thing, the answer may be a resounding yes. However…

Game-Changing Synths: 7 Modern Synthesizers That Are Transforming Music-Making

These modern game-changing synths are changing the way we make and play music.

reFX Nexus 5: Don’t Call It ROMpler!

reFX Nexus 5 is here! EDM’s favorite ROMpler got a big update with many new features for creative sound design and making your own sounds from scratch.

Tape Loops, Feedback and Regulation Woes: Synth Journal

Meet tape! – a fascinating virtual tape recorder and looper that’s all about “happy accidents”! Find out more in this week's edition of Synth Journal.

Pittsburgh Modular Synth Deals: Save up to 30% on Voltage Lab 2 and Taiga Keyboard!

Here are two awesome Black Friday synth deals from Pittsburgh Modular: Save up to 30% on Voltage Lab 2 and Taiga Keyboard! But you'll need to be quick!

Meet the Minichord, a Tiny Omnichord With a Big Beautiful Sound

Minichord is an open-source instrument inspired by the Suzuki Omnichord - and could become available for purchase with your help.

Available now! The SONICWARE ELZ_1 play Enters Full Production; Gets New Firmware

Initially produced as a limited run of units under Dr. Yu Endo's 'Personal Projects' banner, the SONICWARE ELZ_1 play gets a useful firmware update and officially joins the SONICWARE roster in full production!