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The history of virtual analogue synthesizers
From the Nord Lead to the MicroKorg, virtual analogue powered some of the most beloved instruments in synth history. We tell the story of the tech that bridged two worlds
“A tantalising and cost-effective entry point to one of the great synthesizers of our time”: Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M review
Groove Synthesis’ latest module has much of the power and sound of its expensive siblings for half the price
Best laptop for music production 2025: For home studios and mobile music-making - tested by experts
My pick of the best laptops for making music, plus hands-on reviews, stress testing, and what to look for when buying
“Each of our albums had a synth that really excited us. The first was a Prophet ‘08, the second was the MS-20, and this time the Moog Matriarch is on every track”: Maribou State on Hallucinating Love
On their third LP, Hallucinating Love, Maribou State return with a revitalized sound after battling mental health issues
Buy one $49.99 IK Multimedia plugin and get a whopping 38 free with the best plugin deal of the year so far
Plus, the more musicians register, the more free plugins everyone gets with up to 50 free plugins available
7 great house and techno tips from Don’t Be Afraid label boss Semtek (aka DJ Persuasion)
The producer, DJ and founder of one of the UK's most respected underground labels revisits a 2012 release to explore what he's learned in 15 years of releasing house and techno
Meet the AI 'artist' that's earning four times the average wage in the UK
Blow Records has made £123,000 this year on Spotify
How Prince embraced The Beatles and recorded one of the most vulnerable ballads of his career
“He’d moved past the pop simplicity of Purple Rain - this was Gershwin-esque," says drummer Bobby Z
