Latest articles by Roland Schmidt
“The next best thing to a ‘real’ OB”: GForce Software OB-X review
First they brought you Vintage Synth Trumps, now GForce add this bona fide classic to the fold
How to design a gated synth sequence
Adding motion to a characterful synth pad can completely revitalise your track. We take two LFOs and get modulating
How to design a funky synth patch that sounds like the Clavinet
Recreate the distinctive sound of the Clavinet, a keyboard favoured by everyone from Snarky Puppy to Stevie Wonder
How to design a 'glide and rise' lead synth patch
Creating an interesting synth lead for an arpeggiated hook in your track isn’t difficult. We just glide ’n’ rise!
How to design a tape-inspired string synth patch like Moby's Porcelain
When you want a hint of vintage, but you’re keeping things contemporary, try programming this tape-inspired string synth sound
