Synthesizers

1010music’s diminutive Nanobox range has got it where it counts.

The LXR‑2 is a six-voice, 28HP module with the same sound engine as the LXR‑02...

Dawesome’s Novum is a granular synthesizer with a multi‑layered approach to sound design.

Martyn Ware has been at the forefront of the British synth-pop scene since its inception, founding the hugely influential Human League and Heaven 17. This year he released his autobiography, entitled Electronically Yours Vol.1.

They may seem like an unromantic part of modular, but having the right case can make all the difference to your system.

Modular Profile: Finlay Shakespeare

The founder of Bristol‑based developer Future Sound Systems, Finlay Shakespeare is a...

A melodic interval-based sequencer from Eventide with a unique set of features.

The Fantom‑0 squeezes the soul of its flagship big brother into a compact and affordable package.

For Spike Edney, touring with one of the biggest bands in the world has meant keeping up with the very latest in stage keyboard technology.

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

Much more than just a bigger MicroFreak, Arturia’s MiniFreak is a six‑voice polysynth with a character like nothing else.

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

Does the latest iteration of NI’s Komplete music production suite provide all the tools you need?

Rides In The Storm have released a lot of modules, and were kind enough to send SOS an entire box to check out!

Swap your analogue pineapple for some digital jalapeño and grab a slice from the Bastl Instruments Pizza.

Every year modular developers are faced with the challenge of outdoing themselves with ever more inventive and useful modules...

Sound On Sound December 2022

Cubase Workshop: Stranger Things Synths With Retrologue 2

Audio Examples...

Arturia’s mighty V Collection continues to grow and improve.

ASM expand their popular Hydrasynth range with two new options.

Teenage Engineering’s OP‑1 Field is much more than a sequel.

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.