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Roland SH-4D review: An overdue return to great synths for the masses
The Roland SH-4d is closest thing to a pure midrange synthesizer the company has made in years.
Korg Berlin shows off a prototype 'acoustic synthesizer'
Korg Berlin's first instrument is an acoustic synthesizer that uses magnets to vibrate metal forks.
Elektron's Analog Heat gets a refresh with more effects and a customizable signal path
Elektron’s Analog Heat audio processor was already a fantastic tool for adding saturation and warmth to digital instruments, but now the company is upping the ante with a hardware refresh. The Analog Heat +FX picks up where the MK2 left off, with the addition of new digital effects to complement the pre-existing saturation options.
Sonicware’s newest gadget is a granular synth, an effects unit and a sampler
Sonicware is back with another quirky standalone synthesizer in its fairly crowded Liven line. The Liven Texture Lab was unveiled at the SuperBooth expo in Berlin and features a near-identical layout to some of the other Liven products, with that iconic case and button layout, but with a focus on granular synthesis.
Roland S-1 Tweak Synth is the most compelling member of the Aira Compact family
Roland's S-1 Tweak Synth is the most compelling and the most frustrating member of the Aira Compact family.
Arturia's MicroFreak gets sample playback, granular synthesis and gorgeous Stellar edition
Arturia's MicroFreak is getting another free update that adds sample playback and granular synthesis.
Bastl Instruments teases mini stereo mixer with unique saturation controls
Bastl Instruments just announced Bestie, a stereo mixer with plenty of vintage vibes and control options. This 5-channel stereo mixer boasts individual channel mutes and gain boosts up to +20 dB, so it should integrate nicely with a diverse array of instruments, from guitars to synthesizers and beyond.
The Roland SH-4d is a groovebox disguised as a synthesizer
Roland's SH-4d is a groovebox in synthesizer clothing, with plenty of hands-on controls.
Arturia turns the MiniFreak into a standalone soft synth
Arturia's MiniFreak V was originally only available to those who bought the hardware instrument.
Expressive E finally starts shipping its unique Osmose synth
Expressive E has finally started shipping its unique MPE synth, the Osmose after three years.
Arturia's Pigments 4 adds new effects and a simplified interface
Arturia's Pigments gets a new filter, shimmer reverb and simplified UI options.
East Beast and West Pest review: Affordable intros to the addictive world of modular synths
Cre8Audio's East Beast and West Pest are $250 semi-modular synths that deliver incredible value.
The best Black Friday deals on music gear
The best Black Friday deals on synths and music gear you can buy right now.
Critter & Guitari’s 201 Music Synthesizer is the long-awaited successor to its Pocket Piano
Critter & Guitari's 201 Music Synthesizer is its latest portable and hackable instrument.
Moog's holiday deals include a free new effects plugin
Moog has unveiled holiday promos that include a free effects plugin and 50 percent off its iOS and Mac synth apps.
Art project translates music from Teenage Engineering's OP-Z synth into AI-generated imagery
A digital extension for Teenage Engineering's OP-Z simulates the sensory-jumbling experience of synesthesia.
Arturia’s MiniFreak is a weird-but-powerful digital synth at a great price
Arturia's MiniFreak is weird and powerful digital synth that builds on success of the MicroFreak in exciting ways.
Moog once again revives the Model 10, its first compact modular synth (updated)
Moog has brought back its legendary Model 10 synth once again, provided you're willing to pay a premium.
Archetype: Rabea is an all-in-one virtual guitar rig that’s also a synth
Neural DSP built its first guitar synth for Archetype: Rabea and basically nailed it.
Moog Mavis review: A surprisingly deep entry-level synth
Mavis is a pseudo-DIY monophonic semi-modular synth that delivers classic Moog sounds for cheap.
