Latest about Soft Synths
Cherry Audio emulates the Ensoniq ESQ-1 for its 40th birthday
The officially licensed plugin ups the polyphony, enhances the sequencer and adds a comprehensive effects section
Arturia Memory V “resurrects the analogue majesty of the Memorymoog with breathtaking authenticity”
Moog’s ‘80s poly gets emulated with modern enhancements including a multi-track arpeggiator and new modulators
How to emulate the sound of Gary Numan’s synth-pop classic Cars
We lift the bonnet on a foundational piece of synth genius, and demonstrate how you can achieve its distinctive sound yourself in your DAW
The ultimate soft synth showdown: Serum 2, Pigments, Phase Plant, Vital and Massive X: But which is best?
We put five of today's most powerful, flexible and versatile synth plugins to the test to find out who comes out on top
5 innovative synth plugins daring to do things differently
Unconventional and creatively inspiring, these soft synths are pushing synthesis in bold new directions
How Native Instruments’ Massive became the go-to bass synth for a generation of music-makers
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
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
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
