1583 Results for "Synthesizer"

GForce Software Oberheim OB-1 – Review

As Tom Oberheim celebrates his 88th birthday, GForce Software continues its officially endorsed software recreations with the classic and much revered Oberheim OB-1.

Italian Synthesizers: The Colorful History of 5 Italian Synth Giants

Quirky and characterful, Italian synthesizers provided a much-needed counterpoint to the instruments of America and Japan.

Round Robin: Crazy Cycling 4-Voice Synthesizer from Simon the Magpie

YouTuber Simon the Magpie’s new synth is the Round Robin, a cute desktop digital device with cycling voices, wild arpeggiator modes and a touch strip!

SONICWARE LIVEN Ambient Ø – Inspirational Immersive Ambient Generator

The SONICWARE LIVEN Ambient Ø is the next unit in a range of instruments that continues to innovate and inspire without breaking the bank.

Sounds and Presets: 3 Diverse Yet Useful Sound Collections

After a few weeks of focusing on a particular instrument or application, we return to a variety of sounds and presets to get your creative juices flowing.

Synth Deals: Roland S-1, Polyend, Teenage Engineering

In this week’s edition of Synth Deals: Save on the Roland S-1 AIRA Compact Tweak Synth, Polyend Tracker Mini, and Teenage Engineering PO-12 Rhythm!

OB-X8 OS Version 2.0 Update Adds New Filter, Binaural Mode, MPE

It’s a big one! Firmware version 2.0 adds all sorts of incredible new functionality to the Oberheim OB-X8.

Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN and OUT: ADAT Expansion Without the Mic Pres

Need more ins and outs for your audio interface? The new Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN and OUT ADAT expanders offer additional jacks for an affordable price.

Waldorf Kyra Discontinued: The Last Ride of the Valkyrie

Waldorf has stopped the production run on its Kyra and Kyra SE VA synths. With the Waldorf Kyra discontinued, the story of the Exodus Valkyrie ends for good.

Moog Store Closing: “Y’all are doing this wrong”

Moog Music is shuttering its in-house shop. People are definitely not happy about the Moog Store closing.

Moby’s Serge Modular: The Wild Story of the ‘Belle of the Ball’

The time synthesist Drew Schlesinger sold a Serge Modular Series 79 to Moby - who later let it go for $15000 on Reverb.

Best Sounding Synths: 7+ Stellar Analog, Digital and Software Synths

Some synthesizers just sound better. Here are the seven best sounding synths currently on the market as chosen by the Gearnews editors.

Cats, Vocoders and a 90s Yamaha Classic Reborn: Synth Journal

In this week's Synth Journal we've got classic cats and synths plus a very exclusive Nonlinear Labs C15 and a quirky version of Blue Monday.

Sounds and Presets: Expand Your Behringer UB-Xa

You've got your Behringer UB-Xa and are revelling in the low-cost analogue goodness. Here are some great banks to broaden your palette!

GliGli Overcycler: Amazing Synth From Pro-800 Dev

GliGli Overcycler promises to be a 6-voice hybrid poly with digital oscillators and analog filters and VCAs. And it sounds incredible.

Moog One Discontinued?

Is the Moog One discontinued? Rumors abound that the godlike Moog poly has reached the end of its life cycle.

Intellijel Atlantix: The new best Synth Voice in Eurorack?

Intellijel Atlantix picks up where Atlantis left off and adds a second VCO, more modulation, and loads of new features.

Samplers with Analog Filters: Get the Best of 2 Worlds

Pairing digital samples with analog filters can yield some creamy and delicious results. Here are the top samplers with analog filters.

KORG NAUTILUS AT: Fade To Gray

The KORG NAUTILUS AT gets the most minor of refreshes in the form of a gray chassis and is being made in very limited numbers.

Yamaha CS-80 Clone, Make Noise Bruxa & More: Synth Journal

This week we’ve got a new Yamaha CS-80 clone, Koma Elektronik’s hot-wired hot plate Chromaplane, Roger Linn makes a beat on an MPC and more.

5 Of The Best Budget Eurorack Modules: Building Synths from Scratch

Thinking of building your own modular synthesizer rig? We've selected some of the best budget Eurorack modules to get you started.

Synth Deals: AKAI MPC Live II, Roland, Arturia

This week’s edition of Synth Deals features the AKAI MPC Live II, the Roland SP-404 MKII sampler, and the Arturia KeyStep Pro Chroma. Save up to 15%!

Software Deals: Up to 95% off Plugin Alliance, SSL, Eventide & more!

This week’s edition of Software Deals includes amazing offers from Plugin Alliance, SSL, Eventide, GForce Software, and more. Save up to 95%!

Standalone Beat Makers: 5 Best Groove Machines

Got itchy fingers? Come down with a bad case of sampleritis? We have the cure for what ails you: the best standalone beat makers - for a variety of budgets.