Latest about Synths
We meet the people using test equipment to make music
Curious about how to make music with raw oscillators and other pieces of exotic Cold War-era test equipment? Don your lab coat and find out how you can incorporate old gear into your own productions. Just beware of high voltage
“You'll come for the hands-on tweaking but stay for the sound”: Modal Electronics Carbon8X review
It's built like a tank and sounds the bomb
How to replicate the sample-based sonics of a gnarly Prodigy classic
Dissecting one of the big beat heavyweights’ most iconic bangers, and learning how to recreate its sound ourselves
Brian Clevinger explains how he recreated Absynth for a new generation
We recently chatted with Absynth’s creator to hear about the history of this legendary instrument and why its recent rebirth is the 'best project he’s ever worked on'
“Could easily become one of the most beneficial elements of your mastering suite”: Mastering the Mix - Stereovault review
If you find yourself struggling to get just the right amount of width in your mix, Stereovault may be the plugin you've always needed, as we broaden our panoramic horizons.
Cherry Audio emulates the Ensoniq ESQ-1 for its 40th birthday
The officially licensed plugin ups the polyphony, enhances the sequencer and adds a comprehensive effects section
Audience member steps in for ailing keyboard player during a live orchestral showing of La La Land
“I took a little bit of a creative liberty and just decided to improvise, which I think ended up being a good choice,” says 21-year-old student Sterling Nasa
“I bought one in 1984 – I'm looking at it now": Vince Clarke reveals his favourite synth of all time
Plus, why he disagrees with former Depeche Mode bandmate Martin Gore about Eurorack
