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Synth Week 2026 We're celebrating the instrument that changed music forever
ASM Leviasynth
The revolutionary history of Chinese synths This is the complete history of China’s synthesizer industry, from Cultural Revolution to globalisation
Human League
Replicate the sonic magic of the Human League’s defining synth-pop anthem 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

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Frap Tools Magnolia
"An analogue FM synth that is actually fun to play": Frap Tools’ debut polysynth Magnolia might be the most exciting new instrument of 2026

By Si Truss Published

The Italian synth can do 8-voice through-zero FM, wavefolding and more – and comes equipped with a poly aftertouch keyboard

Synths
ADDAC Systems Stochastic Voltage Generator
“The breadth of control, countered with the joy of random probabilities, is simply fun”: ADDAC System 511 VC Stochastic Voltage Generator review

By Rob Redman Published

If you want happy accidents and repeatable madness galore, the 511 is the module for you

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ACME Synth Works JP-8 clone YouTube demo
ACME Synth Works unveils “world’s first” hardware clone of the Roland Jupiter-8 – but don’t get too excited just yet

By Si Truss Published

The JP-8 recreation isn't a real product right now – but ACME's Oberheim Xpander clone is still in the works

Synths
Waldorf Protein
“A cost-effective wavetable synthesizer you could fall in love with”: Waldorf Protein review

By Roland Schmidt Published

If you’re lacking a little Protein in your production diet, Waldorf has just the supplement for you

Synths
Hi Q
How to conjure the spirit of early techno and trigger your own retro zaps in software

By Roland Schmidt Published

How a sound design approach originally deployed for television effects became an electronic music staple - and how to make it yourself

Music Production Tutorials
ADDAC System 814 Stereo Matrix Mixer
“A joy to use, offers some interesting opportunities for patching and can grow with your rig too”: ADDAC System 814 6x6 Stereo Matrix Mixer review

By Rob Redman Published

Mix, match and morph both audio and CV with ease, using ADDAC’s matrix mixer

Synths
Waldorf Protein hands-on rview video
Waldorf Protein hands-on: Four layers, '90s wavetables & MPE in a $399 mini synth

By Si Truss, Simon Arblaster Published

Waldorf's latest puts the wavetable oscillators of the Microwave into a compact and affordable instrument – is this be the best new budget synth?

Synths
Cherry Audio SH-MAX
“Offers power, warmth, charm and usability, in a highly convincing virtual analogue reproduction, with real heart and soul”: Cherry Audio SH-MAX review

By Roland Schmidt Published

Continuing its Japanese homage, Cherry Audio reignites three of Roland’s finest synths from the '70s, in a single soft-synth with plenty of reinvention

Soft Synths
chowning
"It ended up as the sound palette for a whole new generation": Inventor of FM synthesis John Chowning honoured with Technical Grammy Award

By Matt Mullen Published

Chowning's discoveries inspired the Yamaha DX7 and went on to define a new era of popular music

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Hottest music tech gear of NAMM
The best music tech gear of NAMM 2026: Epic polys, acoustic synths, budget samplers, a Behringer Juno and more

By Si Truss Published

MusicRadar's Matt Mullen and Andy Price have been roving the show floor – here are their music technology highlights

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