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Nathan Fake: "Drums are usually my starting point. Despite my music being quite melodic, I've always been obsessed with electronic drums and abstract percussion"
Following the release of a companion EP to his 2020 album Blizzards, Nathan Fake talks about his approach to remixing and gifts us with three production tips
Tape Leaders shines a light on the unseen pioneers of British electronic music
The illustrated compendium from Velocity Press also features entries on Brian Eno, William Burroughs, Janet Beat and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Cherry Audio releases ARP Quadra synth plugin: the ‘70s ‘unicorn’ gets its moment in the spotlight, and your DAW
Four-section instrument available in software for the first time
Moog launches Animoog Z, an all-new version of the iOS synth that now runs on Mac, too, and is yours for free
A decade after the original, Animoog is back, and it looks like it means business
Could IK Multimedia’s Syntronik 2 be the only vintage synth plugin you need?
33 instruments emulate classics from Moog, Roland, Korg, Yamaha and many more
The 20 best cheap synthesizers 2021: Affordable digital and analogue synths
Portable, desktop and keyboard instruments for music-makers on a budget
Latest synths tuition
How to play synth solos like ‘Fifth Beatle’ Billy Preston
We take a closer look at the sound and style of ‘70s single Space Race
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
Latest synths reviews
M-Audio Oxygen Pro Mini review
- £100
A quality mini-key keyboard coupled with plenty of performance features should be a winning combo
Roland GO:KEYS GO-61K review
- £249
- $349
Fun portable keyboard that lets you play along with music streamed through onboard speakers
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
