Synthesizers

Korg’s MS range contains some bona fide classics — and is much more extensive than you might imagine...

Effects, particularly spatial effects, constitute a relatively modern facet of modular synthesis, but this need not mean they should only be used as enhancement for existing sounds created on other modules.

Quick round-up of What's New in the Modular world, plus External Instruments tips.

For the Dune movies, Hans Zimmer and his team of extraordinary musicians didn’t just create a score. They created an entire world.

Do you find yourself reverting to the same familiar chords? Technology can help...

Reason’s new Objekt synth takes physical modelling in a new direction.

Paul White takes us on a sonic journey as he explores the endless possibilities of sound design using a guitar as your sound source.

Grammy-winning Samuel Dixon picks his favourite sound from the records he’s made, focusing on Australian singer‑songwriter Meg Washington’s track ‘Switches’.

We tend instinctively to think of audio‑rate oscillators as sound‑generating circuits and low‑frequency oscillators (...

Going DAWless presents many challenges — not least keeping all your gear in sync...

Create retro sci‑fi soundtracks with Cubase’s Retrologue 2.

Sound On Sound December 2022

Cubase Workshop: Stranger Things Synths With Retrologue 2

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This year marks the 30th birthday of one of the world’s leading manufacturers of synths, samplers and hardware controllers. In this podcast, Novation Product Specialist Chris Calcutt looks back over three decades of innovation.

Once the preserve of academic and experimental music, granular synthesis is more accessible than ever and has a lot to offer in all sorts of genres.

We engage in some audio archaeology to discover how a pioneer of electronic music created one of her most important works.

We’re used to playing and sequencing synth parts in our productions, but why not sing them as well?

Pads are the glue that holds entire genres of music together. We look at how you can improve yours.

Arturia President Frédéric Brun looks back over the French company's 20-year history from their Storm software to PolyBrute.

Everything you need to know to get your DAW talking to your modular system via your audio interface.

Any synth can be coaxed into producing vintage-sounding patches...

Ever wondered how plug-in companies recreate classic outboard gear in your DAW? We take a peek into Softube's modelling lab to find out.