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How Native Instruments’ Massive became the go-to bass synth for a generation of music-makers
By Adam Douglas published
This is the history of Native Instruments’ massively influential wavetable instrument, from development and release to its rebirth as Massive X Player

5 amazing stock synths that come bundled with your DAW
By Andy Jones published
A selection of superb stock synths that you might not have even realised you had…

Replicate the sonic magic of the Human League’s defining synth-pop anthem
By Roland Schmidt published
The first UK No. 1 to use a drum machine plays host to one of the most recognisable synth parts ever. We re-create its opening 5th riff in all its 80s glory

Synth Week 2026: Exhibitor A-Z
By MusicRadar published
Fantastic new releases and stories from our partners

Plinky 12 is an expressive synth with swappable faceplates for “different kinds of musical thinking”
By Si Truss published
Making Sound Machines’ new instrument is available in three different configurations named Blocks, Chords and Toadstep

Moog celebrates the legacy of its founder with special limited-edition reissue of the Minimoog Model D - but only 500 will be made
By Matt Mullen published
Each Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Model D will be hand-assembled in Moog’s North Carolina production facility

“Easily one of the most inspirational and accessible Elektrons we've used”: Elektron Tonverk review
By Andy Jones published
With a depth and flexibility you'll want to abuse…

Gary Numan claims to be “90% deaf”
By Dan Mold published
Electro-pop pioneer reveals that at the age of 68, he’s even been forced to stop flying
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