Latest articles by Leo Maymind
UPDATED: read our thoughts on the latest v5.0 OS update of this modern cult classic
It’s never been easier to collaborate. Here’s why you should...
How Elektron went from a school project to a global music tech brand beloved by everyone from Thom Yorke to SOPHIE
Leo Maymind digs into a part-melodic, part-rhythmic desktop synth that defies categorisation
Leo Maymind delves deep into the expansive world of Arturia’s latest Pigments upgrade
As Suzuki celebrates its 70th anniversary with a new version of this curious instrument, we take a backwards glance at the history of the Omnichord
Has 404 day inspired you to investigate Roland's extra SPecial sampler? Here's why it's great
We give you a deeper insight into this latest, percussive addition to Korg's much-loved range
Moog have recreated their classic Moogerfooger stompboxes in plugin form. Leo Maymind goes in-depth to unearth some tips and tricks
We kick off our Synthfluencers series by going behind the camera to meet one of music tech's most synthfluential content creators
What exactly does this thing do, and how usable is it in a studio setting or even a live context?
NI’s latest bundle brings a new version of Kontakt but also branches out beyond the company’s own product line. Leo Maymind unpacks what’s new
Akai’s MPC One was introduced back in 2020 and quickly made heads turn. How has it changed since its release?
How does Behringer’s take on the iconic Sequential Circuits monosynth fare a few years after release? We dive in…
Roland’s long-running Boutique range reimagines another pair of classics – the JD-800 and JX-8P. Leo Maymind asks what they offer 2022 users
We give you a whirlwind tour of this slimmed-down TR-8S sibling, which offers a fair amount of charm in its own right
These tips and shortcuts will have you flying around your MPC, expert and novice alike
The producer, DJ, and photographer tells us about his long history with recording, why he redlines in Ableton Live, and what’s motivated him in the time of Covid
The finest DJs, producers and musicians of 2020
Ezra Rubin has worked with some of the most-talked about artists of the last five years, but he may have saved some of the choicest creative chunks for his own acclaimed work…
Pioneer enters the step sequencing world with a new take on an old idea
Scottish duo on grappling with the right hardware and software-based live setups
