Synthesizers

Designed to make learning synthesis approachable, Moog's new seven-part video series is pitched at a level that makes it accessible to complete beginners, and aims to make the subject feel accessible rather than intimidating. 

As its name suggests, SuperKar+ uses Karplus-Strong synthesis to create a range of plucked and bowed string sounds, as well as struck or blown pipes and an assortment of other sounds that range from percussive textures to melodies and chords.

With more and more traditional music retailers closing their doors, and online-only sales dominating the music industry, Molten Music Technology founder and SOS contributor Robin Vincent has taken it upon himself to offer an alternative solution.

The SOS team went along to Machina Bristronica 2025 to see what’s new, and managed to get some overviews and demos from a handful of the event’s exhibitors.

Telepathic Instruments have revealed that the latest batch of their innovative hardware instrument is set for launch on 10 October 2025.

UDO Audio’s latest instrument aims to merge the company’s signature hybrid sound with a new playful and performative control architecture.

The Fourm is a compact four-voice instrument that features a 100% analogue signal path, and pairs the new custom-designed Tactive keybed with an intuitive knob-per-function top-panel layout. 

Join Sound On Sound at Machina Bristronica 2025 Bristol on 27-28th September for a weekend of world class live performances, insightful panel talks and masterclasses, DIY workshops and all the synths you can get your hands on!

Excite Audio have announced the launch of Evolve Velvet, the latest entry in its Evolve series of sample-based synthesizers.

European developers DIRE Studio have released Mother Global Settings, an editor app for Moog’s Grandmother and Matriarch synthesizers, available now for Mac and iPad.

Roland have expanded the Aerophone family with the launch of the Aerophone Brisa, a new flute-style digital wind instrument.

Initially announced at Superbooth 2025 back in May, the latest addition to the 3rd Wave family boasts the same sound engine as its larger siblings, but comes in at a more affordable price thanks to a reduced voice count and a simplified top panel.