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Latest synths news
Behringer now has access to a ‘synth on a chip’, which could mean many more compact and affordable analogue polys
Coolaudio’s V3397 is an improved version of the Curtis CEM3396, we’re told
4 classic Roland ‘80s synths are coming to the Zenology plugin: the JX-8P, SH-101, Juno-106, and Jupiter-8
They’re compatible with your Jupiter-X and Xm hardware, too
The 10 best pianos 2020: top acoustic and digital pianos for all budgets
Our pick of the best pianos for use at home or on stage, by beginner to pro pianists – including models from Yamaha, Casio, Nord and Roland
The 21 most important products and innovations in music technology history
From the mic to the MP3, we countdown the biggest tech breakthroughs of all time
15 'groundbreaking' music technology products that could have been classics but weren’t
The innovative MIDI controllers, synths, samplers and audio interfaces that time forgot
Dave Smith’s Tempest drum machine has been “retired”, but new products are on the way
Smith and Roger Linn’s classic beatmaker goes out of production
Prince’s personal Yamaha DX7 synth defies expectations to sell for more than $70,000
Notebook of lyrics and sketches raises a whopping $30,502
Obsession is a “deep and realistic” Oberheim OB-Xa VST plugin synth emulation
Synapse Audio is the latest developer to throw its OB hat in the ring
Latest synths tuition
Control and sequence: how to combine software and hardware in your studio
Changing the way you interact with your gear might help you to make better music
7 instant workflow boosters to refresh your lockdown music-making
Whip your studio life into shape
12 affordable music tech products that will keep you inspired at home
If lockdown is stifling your creativity, here are some tools that will get those ideas flowing freely
How to design unique melodic instruments using an acapella vocal
ACM expert Shea shouts about his favourite sound design tricks for mutating the human voice into unique melodic instruments
How to create a pumping riser using Massive X's dual noise oscillators
Craft a classic riser with Massive X
How to create an FM bassline using Massive X's phase modulation oscillators
More on the flexible softsynth
How to create a track with NI Komplete Kontrol and Ableton Live
Use Komplete Kontrol to write a track in Ableton
MPE explained using the ROLI Seaboard Block and Equator synth
Get to grips with MPE and use it with your ROLI controller
Latest synths reviews
Teenage Engineering POM-16 review
- £199
- $239
The smallest entry to Teenage Engineering’s modular range is a compact four-track sequencer
Teenage Engineering POM-170 review
- £399
- $479
This stylish monosynth looks the part but look closer and there are significant issues
Polyend Tracker review
- £449
- €485
- $599
Polyend’s new sampler takes its cues from old school software trackers but this is more than just a tribute act…
Erica Synths Sample Drum review
- £295
- €302
- $350
This award-winning module will bring sample-slicing to your Eurorack rig
Moog Subharmonicon review
- £739
- $699
Moog brings polyrhythmic sequencing to the masses. It's time to discover the joys of four-step sequencing
Sugar Bytes DrumComputer review
- €119
With nothing but pure analogue and digital synthesis under the hood, this triple-engine beatbox is an electronic percussion powerhouse
Korg Collection Triton review
- $249
Korg release their pioneering late '90s workstation in software. But is the promise of on-trend sounds worth shelling out for?
Tone2 Icarus 2 review
- €199
- $169
With onboard drum sequencing, rhythmic glitch effects and multistage envelopes, this synth flies higher than ever
Dreadbox Erebus v3 review
- £459
- €499
- $599
Meet the latest incarnation of Dreadbox’s popular patchable desktop analogue synth
Arturia MicroLab review
- £69
- €79
- $89
Compact keyboard controllers can feel like a compromise, but does Arturia's latest strike the right balance?