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
"The Prophet-6 is my most used synth. It’s got a nice balance of not trying to do too much, but doing enough to be flexible": In the studio with Max Cooper
By Si Truss published
The UK producer invites us into his studio for a tour of his hardware synths and creative stompboxes
"Bitwig finally has a suite of unique, flexible effect tools to match its creative ambitions": Bitwig Studio 5.2 review
By Si Truss published
[UPDATED to version 5.2] With version 5, Bitwig is redefining what a DAW is. This latest update sees it become a modulating monster of a DAW and instrument
6 ways to process your drum machine
By Si Truss published
Whether analogue, digital or sampled, drum machine sounds often benefit from a touch of polish. Here are 6 go-to effects…
Get to know your drum machine's sequencer
By Si Truss published
Your machine’s features explained, and how you can make the most of them
"The most expressive application of aftertouch technology": Arturia PolyBrute 12 review
By Si Truss published
The French flagship synth gets upgraded with more voices and better aftertouch
“At its best when integrated into a wider setup and pushed to its creative limits”: Moog Spectravox review
By Si Truss published
Is it a vocoder, a filter or an analogue monosynth? As we discover, Moog’s latest is all of these things and more…
Best small studio monitors 2024: Compact speakers from budget to professional
By Si Truss last updated
The best speakers for small studios and portable use, from KRK, Focal, IK Multimedia and more
"We love its West Coast sound and experimental design": Moog Labyrinth review
By Si Truss published
The US brand’s second semi-modular of the year has the makings of a West Coast-inspired, IDM powerhouse
Best DJ laptop 2024: our pick of PCs and M3 Macs for playing out and performing
By Si Truss last updated
Our hand-picked laptop choices for DJs, all perfect for Serato, rekordbox, Traktor, Ableton, Virtual DJ and more
How to craft the perfect synth bassline
By Si Truss published
Get the lowdown on low-end with our guide to bass synthesis
The ultimate guide to ambient sound design
By Si Truss published
Whether you’re creating a majestic work of meditative ambience or an atmospheric pad for the breakdown of your club banger, we’re here to teach all you need to know
How to synthesize drums using noise
By Si Truss published
Create your own snares and hi-hats using white noise with Arturia's Pigments synth
6 processing techniques for ambient noise
By Si Truss published
Some carefully applied processing can transform ambient noise into a versatile tool in your productions
“Unique and inspirational”: SOMA Labs Metaconformer review
By Si Truss published
SOMA’s latest is more than just a basic MIDI thru box
How to use noise in your music-making
By Si Truss published
From white noise to incidental ambience – ‘noise’ plays an important role in sound design, and could be the secret weapon for bringing your tracks to life
"Ableton came along and pretty much took over the whole creative process of what I do": Luke Slater
By Si Truss published
As the UK techno legend prepares to release his new L.B. Dub Corp album, we visit him in his gear‑stuffed studio
The TEO-5 gives you the classic Oberheim sound at an affordable price point
By Si Truss published
Based on the same platform as the Sequential Take 5, the TEO-5 keeps it Oberheim with a classic state-variable SEM filter and X-Mod functionality
“A novel and powerful new take on drum generation”: Forever 89 Visco review
By Si Truss published
This drum machine from former Ableton and Teenage Engineering developers uses a distinctive resynthesis ‘blob’. We investigate
Moog introduces the Spectravox, but you might have seen it somewhere before
By Si Truss published
Prepare yourself for a visit from the ghost of Moogfest past
Superbooth 24: Tracker+ updates Polyend's flagship groovebox with 4 new synth engines, stereo sampling, an expanded sequencer and more
By Si Truss published
SUPERBOOTH 2024: This major upgrade makes Tracker+ a real challenger to Elektron's recently-updated Digitakt 2
Tourist on how AI tech helped shape his new album, Memory Morning
By Si Truss published
The British producer on how technology shaped his new album, plus his 'Holy Trinity' of synths
Best DJ headphones 2024: Booth-ready choices from budget to pro-level
By Chris Corfield last updated
Our expert pick of reliable headphones to suit any type of DJ, including options from Sennheiser, Technics and Pioneer
Best DJ controllers 2024: Hands-on control for Serato, rekordbox, Traktor and more - our expert picks
By Si Truss last updated
Hardware DJ devices for PC, Mac and iOS, tested by our experts
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