Artiphon’s pocket-sized Orba, a synth, looper and MIDI controller, can now be used to create “musical selfies”
Expect to see videos created with the Orbacam app all over social media soon
Synths
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Latest synths news
Wondering what happened to all those fidget spinners? Turns out they’re being used to control NoodleVolt’s Eurorack LFOs
Give it a flick and see what happens
Decking out your studio with acoustic treatment has just got a whole lot easier
Everything you need to know, no matter the budget
9 tips to help you get more out of the Korg opsix
This ‘altered FM’ instrument has a lot of complex processes going on under-the-hood. Discover its most useful features with our crash course
2021 has been ‘the year of the keyboard’, says Reverb - particularly the Teenage Engineering OP-1
Online gear marketplace says that searches for keyboards and synths are up 34%
Teenage Engineering undertakes "a scientific study in modular sound," and the results could change everything
The company has documented its groundbreaking research for all to see
Axel Hartmann discusses the “challenging task” of designing the Rhodes MK8 electric piano
“It was one of the first instruments I owned as a young musician,” he says
Roland’s SP-404MKII creative sampler promises next-level performance beatmaking
Improved pads, an OLED screen, new effects and more
James Blake on the synths he used on his new album, and why he’s still happy to pay for all his Dave Smith gear
“I make money out of those synths, and they truly pay for themselves,” he says
Latest synths tuition
Studio hacks: 6 pro synth programming techniques
Go beyond basic sound design with these quick pro tips and time-tested techniques
What is FM synthesis? The ultimate beginner's guide
Our ultimate beginner's guide to synthesis continues with a dive into the nuts and bolts of frequency modulation
What is analogue synthesis? The ultimate beginner's guide
We're kicking off our ultimate beginner's guide to synthesis with a closer look at analogue synthesizers and how they operate
How to program a Robert Hood-style lead synth sound
Use TAL Bassline 101 to build a hypnotic groove
Novation Circuit Tracks' synth engines explained
Exploring the synth engines of Novation Circuit Tracks
The 40 greatest synth sounds of all time, No 10: Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
Here's how to make this deceptively complex bass patch
The 40 greatest synth sounds of all time, No 17: Kraftwerk - Computer World
Resonant percussion from 1981
Latest synths reviews
Casio PX-S1100 review
- £615
- €666
- $649
A valuable upgrade for an already fantastic piano
Alesis Prestige review
- £369
Alesis made bold claims about its affordable digital piano. Does it live up to the hype?
Nektar SE25 review
- £43+
- €49+
- $49+
Take the Nektar SE25 anywhere and do a lot more with it than you might think. A great mobile controller
Korg microKEY2 Air-25 review
- £85+
- €99+
- $120+
A great little controller, equally at home in your backpack as it is on your crowded desk. The wireless connectivity is where it shines and could change the way you make music
Casio Casiotone CT-S1 review
- £250
- $200
A brilliant portable keyboard at an amazing price
Sequential Prophet-5 Rev 4 review
- £3000
With Dave Smith back at Sequential’s helm, a new version of this 80s icon was nigh-on obligatory
Arturia KeyStep 37 review
- £159
Arturia adds a mid-level controller to the KeyStep range and it’s another step in the right direction
M-Audio Oxygen 49 MKV review
- £135
With many of v5’s new features coming via its ‘Pro’ sibling, it's time to do a quick spec-check
Tone2 Warlock review
- $69
Warlock is Tone2’s attempt to deliver a power and workflow combination that is a rare partnership in softsynth design. And it’s damn cheap too…
UVI 8-Bit Synth review
- €99
Recapturing the endearing charm of classic arcade machines, 8-Bit Synth may seem gimmicky at first, but a vibrant instrument lurks within
