We'd forgotten quite how many Depeche Mode bargains Alan Wilder shifted in his legendary auction
An Oberheim and Minimoog went for a song, but it was a Martin Gore guitar and E-mu sampler that stole the show
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An Oberheim and Minimoog went for a song, but it was a Martin Gore guitar and E-mu sampler that stole the show
New album Everything Is Here expands Kartell's already diverse sound in new directions, taking cues from ‘70s soft rock and alt hip-hop. We hear more about how the project was made
Near-death experiences, breakdowns, talking puppets, heart attacks, sleeping in coffins… Just another Depeche Mode album, then
Now new users can get their EX kicks right out of the box
There are plenty of ideas to be found in the art world that could help you mix up your approach to music-making
Synth workstation? Karaoke machine? Recording studio in a ghetto blaster? Answer: all - and none - of the above…
Tela makes use of modal synthesis, a technique used in physical modelling, to create "otherworldly timbres and textures"
The Baron of Techno on making his seminal album, how he approaches remixes and why ‘90s sounds are back in fashion
It sounds like Taylor’s been raiding the ‘80s synth department
Spice up your bass sounds with this classic technique
GEAR EXPO 2024: A dash of reverb can make or break the sound of your mix, so careful selection is key for getting the right spatial qualities
Get those vintage vibes without the price tag
We take on the all-important element of a track that will get heads turning and pulses racing
Get to know the fundamentals of dance music with our new monthly column as we begin with a drill down into the genre of tech house
A dash of reverb can make or break the sound of your mix so careful selection is key for getting the right spatial qualities
Creating an interesting synth lead for an arpeggiated hook in your track isn’t difficult. We just glide ’n’ rise!
Sometimes we want to add tight space to sounds, and this technique provides an excellent stand-in for reverb
Recreating the impactful bass sound of pop hits like Jax Jones’ Whistle needn’t be difficult. Let’s learn how…
Those hoping for the full V Collection experience in hardware form might be disappointed. But, as we discover, AstroLab’s simplicity is its biggest selling point
A bit of a diva in synth clothing? We travel back to 1972 for a reimagining of an ARP classic with soloistic tendencies
A network of springs? A shape-shifting violin? We attempt to explain Baby Audio’s new synth…
This granular instrument is unique and slightly baffling, but it’s also hugely rewarding
Looking for absorbent synth bass sounds? Moog’s new software synth bass plumbs new trench-like depths
Waldorf’s latest desktop synthesizer shrinks the groundbreaking Iridium to its Core element. We push the button
Cherry Audio’s latest software adaptation recreates a mythical beast, Korg’s PS-3300. We go hands-on with a legend reborn
First they brought you Vintage Synth Trumps, now GForce add this bona fide classic to the fold
The hybrid poly and its plugin counterpart gain new engines and effects. We freak out…
The latest version of NI’s keyboard sees heavy Kontakt integration. We climb into the K-hole to check it out