Elektron's Analog Four and Rytm get both design and software upgrades
The flagship synth and drum machine now have all the features and sleek black look of their affordable siblings.
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Moog Matriarch and Grandmother synths get retro 'Dark' makeovers
The new all black Dark Series hearkens back to the company's early modular days.
79Jamstik Studio is the MIDI guitar you might actually want to use
It's not perfect and it's pricey, but it's better than basically every other MIDI guitar.
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Arturia's PolyBrute is a beastly analog synth with infinite control
The new flagship has a flexible mod matrix, a unique 3-axis touchpad and a selection of digital effects.
Moog's new coffee table book is filled with tips for synth nerds
'Patch & Tweak with Moog' includes contributions from Hanz Zimmer, Trent Reznor and Suzanne Ciani.
Native Instruments crams its powerful music-making software in a standalone groovebox
Machine+ brings Maschine and Komplete out of the computer and into the real world.
86Arturia's KeyStep Pro is a near-perfect MIDI controller for hardware synths
The playability of the KeyStep and sequencing power of the BeatStep Pro in one affordable package.
Arturia's MicoFreak gets a vocoder mode and limited-edition makeover
The MicroFreak Vocoder edition is pretty, but current owners aren't being left out in the cold.
79MOD Duo X review: A do-it-all music box with potential
At $749 it could use a little more polish, but there's a lot to be excited about.
Beebo is basically a modular synth in guitar pedal form
Poly Effects touch screen effects unit is also secretly two pedals in one.
78Pico System III review: A fun and simplified intro to modular synths
As a tool for sonic exploration and experimentation the Pico System III is a success.
Blipblox After Dark is a kid's synth for adults
It's still basically a toy, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
80Moog Subharmonicon review: An experimental synth with an iconic sound
Inspired by early electronic instruments, the Subharmonicon makes unique music from math.
Roland slashes the starting price of its cloud synth subscriptions
Subscriptions now start from just $3 a month.
Synthspace recreates the physical presence of a modular synth in VR
You can enjoy patch cables without paying a fortune.
Overbridge 2 tears down the wall between your PC and your synth
After an long beta period Elektron's software suite is finally ready for the masses.
86ZOIA review: A complex and rewarding modular effects pedal
Empress Effects built a one-of-a-kind, bottomless guitar pedal that can be a little daunting.
Moog and Korg make synth apps free to help musicians stuck at home
Minimoog Model D and iKaossilator could help create a hit in your bedroom.