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"True to the Moog legacy and innovative spirit of Dr. Robert Moog": Moog unveils new $899 analogue monosynth, Messenger
By Matt Mullen published
Superbooth 25: With wavefolding oscillators and a "next-generation" ladder filter, Moog says Messenger honours the company’s heritage while exploring "the future of analogue synthesis"

The ultra-rare PPG 1002 has been rebuilt for the 21st century - and it comes with a jaw-dropping price tag
By Andy Price published
Superbooth 25: One of the rarest synths in the history of music returns as a limited edition re-run - but you’re going to have to be quick if you want to grab one

One of our favourite instruments of 2024 gets even better as Polyend adds a sample engine to Synth
By Si Truss published
Superbooth 2025: “I’ve always admired how Andy Stott builds tracks from just a few carefully shaped samples and his minimal, textural approach influenced the design”

Instruō's new semi-modular Seashell offers time-saving total recall of parameters via software
By Andy Price published
Superbooth 25: The Seashell looks like the perfect bridge between the knob-twiddling world of modular synthesis and DAW-based workflows

Frap Tools’ debut polysynth Magnolia might be the most exciting new instrument of 2025
By Si Truss published
Superbooth 2025: The forthcoming Italian synth can do 8-voice through-zero FM, wavefolding and more – and comes equipped with a poly aftertouch keyboard

10 producers share the studio gear they can’t live without
By MusicRadar published
A raft of music-makers choose the items that are integral to their workflow

"There’s potential for a degree of chaos here": Cherry Audio Yellowjacket review
By Roland Schmidt published
The EDP Wasp gets the Cherry Audio treatment

Fantastic (free) plugins and how to use them: Full Bucket FB-3300
By Jon Musgrave published
Classic synthesizer plugins offer a great entry point for unusual and rare synth designs, and this Korg design is one of the rarest
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