Synthesizers

Expert Sleepers' Andrew Ostler provides insight into two of his favourite modular techniques, plus a round-up of Modular news and releases.

An oscilloscope can be very handy when working with synths and CV signals — but most aren’t designed with music‑makers in mind. The NTS-2 is.

Expert Sleepers’ Andrew Ostler gives us a blow‑by‑blow account of the thinking behind his new analogue modules.

The next batch of analogue Expert Sleepers modules expands the line‑up in several new and exciting directions.

AstroLab puts Arturia’s considerable collection of classic instruments into a single stage keyboard.

Minimal Audio’s Current is nothing if not ambitious, and not just as an instrument...

The SGR1806‑20 is a brash and spacey analogue drum synth module from Knob Technology.

A pair of Eurorack modules from Xaoc Devices reviewed, how do the Ostrawa mixer and Bohumin expander stack up?

Drawing its inspiration from vast swaths of desert in the American Southwest, the Mojave is concerned with all things granular.

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.

Looking for an all‑in‑one playing and sequencing solution? Look no further...

Westwood re‑imagine some classic instruments to take familiar sounds to new places.

Electronic Music artist Jlin talks about her processes for creating a new work, being ready to tour straight from the studio, and staying grounded and focused when your work gains recognition.

A “phase and frequency modulation toolkit” is how Eric Schlappi describes the Three Body...

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...

Cherry Audio have resurrected the venerable ARP Pro Soloist in software.

Erica Synths and Richie Hawtin’s educationally inspired synth isn’t just for kids.

Polyend’s Play gets a major + upgrade.

As a tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto on the first anniversary of his passing, Caro C talks to Richard Barbieri, Natalie Beridze and Carsten Nicolai (aka Alva Noto).