Si Truss
I'm the Managing Editor of Music Technology at MusicRadar and former Editor-in-Chief of Future Music, Computer Music and Electronic Musician. I've been messing around with music tech in various forms for over two decades. I've also spent the last 10 years forgetting how to play guitar. Find me in the chillout room at raves complaining that it's past my bedtime.
Latest articles by Si Truss
Baby Audio’s Warp is a free plugin that will let you manipulate time with “unprecedented clarity”
By Si Truss published
Speed-up, slow and stretch audio with a neat freebie for Mac, PC and iOS, created in collaboration with Andrew Huang
“We think there were less than 50 of these ever produced”: Are these Korg's strangest synths?
By Si Truss published
We took a trip to the new Korg Gallery exhibit and asked the brand to talk us through some of its more obscure releases
“I'm not afraid of breaking the rules": Viral producer The Last DJ shares his essential techno tips
By Si Truss published
Internet sensation Nick Hayes shows us how he uses his trusty Elektron Syntakt to craft hard-hitting techno
Turning old ideas into finished tracks: In the studio with Mr. Mitch (aka DJ Cuddles)
By Si Truss published
The London-born ambient grime producer invites us into the studio to show us his creative workflow
Black Friday plugin deals 2024: Black Friday is over, but there are still plenty of deals to get your hands on
By Matt McCracken last updated
We round up all the best plugin deals that are still hanging around post-Black Friday
FL Studio gains a new looper effect in its latest update – plus up-to 30% off for Cyber Monday
By Si Truss last updated
The 2024.2 update brings a new effect and an assortment of user-requested features to Image-Line’s DAW
Bear with me on this… I think this Behringer synth might be the cheapest analogue poly ever
By Si Truss published
In terms of pounds-per-voice, I don’t think we’ve ever seen anything like this – and I think I’ve just talked myself into buying one
Grab a whole lot of plugins for a bargain price: These are the Cyber Monday software bundle deals not to miss
By Si Truss published
Get discounts on your discounts with these cut-price plugin collections on Cyber Monday
My favourite soft synth of the year is a bargain in this Cyber Monday deal – do yourself a favour and grab it now
By Si Truss published
Pick up Baby Audio’s excellent physical modelling synth Atoms for under £40
Forget Digitakt II, Elektron’s OG Digitakt is still great – and it's less than £500 in this deal
By Si Truss published
If you can live with the FOMO of not having the latest version, Andertons has great offers on the mk1 sampler and the original Digitone too
FYI: You don’t need a new synth. But if you’re craving one, these are the deals I’d go for
By Si Truss published
New gear isn’t the answer to your creative problems. But these synth and drum machine bargains will give you hours of fun in the studio or on stage
If you’ve been waiting to stock up on mixing tools, 25% off FabFilter plugins might be exactly what you need
By Si Truss published
Some of our favourite plugins and bundles get a tidy discount at Plugin Boutique
I’ve been reviewing Native Instruments and iZotope gear for over a decade – these are the things worth picking up their Cyber Weekend sale
By Si Truss published
There's a lot on offer in the NI, iZotope and Plugin Alliance Black Friday sale, let's sort through the highlights
Best DJ software: Mixing applications to suit every genre, setup and budget
By Si Truss last updated
The top free and paid-for software for club, scratch or event DJs, for Mac, PC and mobile
“If you'd suggested this in 2015, you'd have been laughed out the room”: Music is bigger than cinema
By Si Truss published
Former Spotify and PRS Chief Economist Will Page has run the numbers on music copyright, with some surprising results
“It's about shaking up your creative process”: Tame Impala’s polysynth is like a chord cheat sheet
By Si Truss published
The 16-voice digital poly is focused around a distinctive ‘chord generation system’
Our all-time favourite free plugin just got an update – why aren’t you downloading it right now?
By Si Truss published
Valhalla Supermassive 4.0 adds a realistic reverb mode that makes it more useful than ever
Best home studio mixers 2024: Analogue and digital mixing desks for all budgets
By Si Truss last updated
Our expert pick of compact consoles for home recording, production, podcasting and more
“Every show is designed for the space”: Max Cooper explains his unique 3D/AV live shows
By Si Truss published
The UK producer explains how he combines Ableton Live, VJ tools and MIDI controllers to create an immersive live experience
Bastl’s Kastle 2 FX Wizard is a pocket-sized box of patchable effects
By Si Truss published
Bastl’s pocket synth gets reimagined as a modulation-focused stereo effects processor
The history of Korg in 21 synths: Inside Korg's new London museum
By Si Truss published
Take a trip through of Korg's most influential synths with our video tour of the new Korg Gallery exhibition
"A late contender for 2024’s best new synth": Polyend Synth review
By Si Truss published
With three synth layers, a variety of digital and virtual analogue engines and an innovative interface, Polyend's latest has a lot going for it
Roland’s new AI tech will “freshen ideas, remove writer’s block, and discover the undiscovered”
By Si Truss published
Tone Explorer uses neutral networks to match Roland Cloud sounds to your MIDI phrases
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