Synths

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.

Expressive E Osmose: Interview With Hans Zimmer

12 Dec 2024 · 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

11 Dec 2024 · 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.

Empress Effects ZOIA 10K: Special Limited Edition and New Firmware 5.0

10 Dec 2024 · Empress Effects' ZOIA modular multi-effects processor is now available in a special limited edition, the ZOIA 10K! The firmware has also been updated.

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

09 Dec 2024 · 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

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.

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

06 Dec 2024 · 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

05 Dec 2024 · 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!

05 Dec 2024 · 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!

Behringer SWORDS: Sharp as Blades?

05 Dec 2024 · Behringer SWORDS is yet another copy of a Mutable Instruments module. Like Blades, SWORDS is a dual analog filter with flexible routing and distortion.

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

04 Dec 2024 · 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!

04 Dec 2024 · 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

03 Dec 2024 · 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

02 Dec 2024 · Does the world need another Jupiter-8 plugin emulation? If it’s Acustica Audio The Thing, the answer may be a resounding yes. However…

Chord Generators, Weird Synths, Kendrick Lamar – Tops & Flops!

30 Nov 2024 · This week brought us another batch of chord generators, weird VSTs, and a surprise release from Kendrick Lamar - Tops and Flops!

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

29 Nov 2024 · These modern game-changing synths are changing the way we make and play music.

reFX Nexus 5: Don’t Call It ROMpler!

29 Nov 2024 · 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

28 Nov 2024 · 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.

Excite Audio Bloom Drum Machine: Iconic Drums Meet Modern Sequencer

28 Nov 2024 · Bloom Drum Machine by Excite Audio combines the sounds of classic drum machines with a cool sequencer and effects.