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New to synthesis? This free synth plugin can help you learn how it works
By Matt Mullen published
Developed by the makers of synth training app Syntorial, Primer can be used to learn the fundamentals without getting bogged down in advanced concepts or distracting additional features

Superbooth 2025: all the latest synth news from Berlin, as it happened
By MusicRadar last updated
Knob tweakers, assemble!

Novation’s Bass Station II has officially entered its Swifty era, thanks to a new collaboration
By Ben Rogerson published
And it’s still tailor-made for beefy low-end sounds

Groove Synthesis announces a more compact and affordable version of its superb 3rd Wave synth
By Ben Rogerson published
Superbooth 25: “A more accessible entry point to the 3rd Wave sonic universe”

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
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