Korg's Volca FM 2 synth adds more voices, reverb and randomizationThe portable and loving tribute to an iconic '80s synth is now even more compelling.By T. O'Brien, 04.14.2022
Liven XFM is a $199 groovebox for '80s fetishistsSonicware's latest instrument features 'fusion' FM synthesis that lets you blend sounds to create new ones.By T. O'Brien, 01.29.2021
Korg's Opsix is an approachable, hands-on FM synthThe $900 Opsix doesn't sacrifice depth or features for ease of use, though.By T. O'Brien, 11.11.2020
88 36Model:Cycles review: An affordable and approachable FM grooveboxElektron expands its entry level lineup with a $299 take on its popular Digitone synth.By T. O'Brien, 02.26.2020
You can build the tiny XFM2 synth for under $100The XFM2 generates the sounds of the ‘80s with an FPGA chip and an Adafruit board.By M. DeAngelis, 02.24.2020
Elektron turned its Digitone groove box into a proper synthTurns out, all they had to do was slap a keyboard on it.By T. O'Brien, 05.08.2019