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Roland releases free update to the SH-4d bringing new oscillator models and the ability to pattern chain
By Andy Price published
Superbooth 25: The update widens the scope of Roland’s punch-packing modern classic

Calling all synth heads, Thomann just dropped the sale of the year with up to 80% off models from Moog, Behringer, Arturia and more
By Daryl Robertson published
For a limited time you can score substantial discounts on hardware and software synths, MIDI controllers, drum machines, sequencers and so much more

Phase8, Korg’s ‘acoustic synth’, is finally confirmed for release, and it looks and sounds awesome
By Ben Rogerson published
Superbooth 25: After a couple of years of prototypes, we get now to see the finished product

"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
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