Arturia’s MiniFreak synthesizer gets a firmware update with new engine and effectsVersion 2.0 also boasts an online store for sound packs. By L. Bonk, 12.11.2023
Roland’s new software instrument Galaxias offers access to 20,000 soundsYou can also layer four tones together for more sonic diversity. By L. Bonk, 11.14.2023
Ableton Live 12 can create MIDI riffs and has a new synth to play themThere's also a new distorion effect, key and scale tools and deep improvements to library managementBy J. Trew, 11.14.2023
Uno Synth Pro X offers high-end sound design in a portable packageIK Multimedia’s latest instrument includes three oscillators, analog overdrive and plenty of hands-on controls. By L. Bonk, 08.03.2023
Moog's holiday deals include a free new effects pluginYou'll also get 50 percent off the company's iOS and Mac apps.By J. Fingas, 11.23.2022
Art project translates music from Teenage Engineering's OP-Z synth into AI-generated imageryThe digital extension turns composed music into text prompts for Stable Diffusion.By W. Shanklin, 11.15.2022
Synth pioneer Don Lewis has died at 81Lewis created a precursor to MIDI and helped develop Roland's TR-808 drum machine.By K. Holt, 11.09.2022
Moog once again revives the Model 10, its first compact modular synth (updated)Get that classic analog sound, for a price.By J. Fingas, 09.22.2022
Korg's Drumlogue is an analog drum machine with a powerful digital engineIt has analog, digital and sampled drums along with effects and plugin supports.By S. Dent, 09.15.2022
Teenage Engineering's 'Field' products are testing customer loyaltyThe design-forward music company risks pricing out its most avid fans.By J. Trew, 09.02.2022
Love Hulten’s latest synth project has a rainbow puke MIDI visualizerThe Doodlestation also includes a theremin and tape echo, because why not?By J. Fingas, 06.09.2022
Teenage Engineering's OP-1 Field is a big refresh with a big price tagAt $2,000, it's a lot more expensive than the original OP-1, however.By S. Dent, 05.12.2022
Roland makes its classic SH-101 synth available to play on the webTry the sound that helped define legendary electronic artists.By J. Fingas, 03.04.2022
Moog's documentary series recounts the early days of electronic musicThe first episode of "Giants" features Moog synth co-creator Herb Deutsch. By I. Bonifacic, 02.09.2022
The Organelle S is a more affordable take on Critter & Guitari's distinctive music computerIt's $100 less than the Organelle M, but doesn't include a built-in speaker or battery compartment.By I. Bonifacic, 01.27.2022
Arturia's V Collection instruments now have native M1 Mac supportPlay synths and more with full performance on your MacBook.By J. Fingas, 11.25.2021
Arturia offers 50 percent discount on its soft synths and effectsCurrent users will see steeper discounts.By J. Fingas, 11.16.2021
Boss's latest guitar has a built-in synth and Bluetooth pedal controlEurus GS-1 players can use an app to customize synth sounds, tone, resonance and more. By S. Dent, 07.15.2021
Teenage Engineering's OP-1 synth update brings USB audio streaming 10 years after releaseA much-loved device gets even better.By I. Bonifacic, 07.14.2021
Moog's iOS synth apps are all free right nowMinimoog Model D, Model 15, Animoog and Filtatron are all available at no cost.By K. Holt, 05.21.2021