Synthesizers

When it comes to hands-on control, we're used to being told that the mouse is a poor substitute for knobs and faders. This unique soft synth might just change all that...

The world's first commercially available string synthesizer, the Eminent 310, came from an unlikely source, a Dutch home organ manufacturer. It was further advanced through an even more unlikely partnership, with the legendary American synth makers ARP...

Korg bring the MS20 and the Polysix to the OASYS and introduce a major OS update.

The SH201 — a versatile new modelling synth from Roland or a cash-in on past glories? Let's find out...

If you've ever fancied creating your own VST plug-in synths and effects, Outsim's slick development tool might just have made the process that bit easier for PC users.

We conclude our three-part exploration of Wowa Cwjeman's new range of exclusive analogue synth modules.

Is Native Instrument's new stand-alone soft synth as big as they say it is?

If you're after convincing analogue-style sounds but you don't want to delve into complex programming, Arturia's Analog Factory may be just the thing.

In the latest addition to their successful ASB range, Creamware take on ARP's legendary Odyssey.

Part 2: We continue our exploration of Wowa Cwjeman's new range of exclusive analogue synth modules.

Synthesizer, USB audio interface, MIDI controller — Novation's Xiosynth does it all, and at a very reasonable price...

Swedish designer Wowa Cwejman has built a reputation for exclusive analogue synths. Now he's going modular, starting with the VM1 Voice module...

Pushing at the boundaries of synthesis, as ever, Dave Smith's Evolver range continues to, er, evolve...

They say that good things come in small packages — but just how much synthesizer can Korg cram into the tiny Micro X?

It lacked most of the features we'd expect from even a basic synth, but this rare Italian keyboard had a charm all of its own.

As Roland revisit the Juno name once again, we look at whether their latest offering is a serious contender, or merely a bantamweight Fantom.

Korg's Triton LE series has evolved into the TR range, but does it deliver any more than a new paint-job?

Bob Moog's final project carries his visionary synthesizer design into the future.

An amazing new string-modelling synth is added to Korg's flagship workstation.

Arturia emulate both the classic Prophet 5 and the lesser-known Prophet VS synthesizers in their latest software instrument.

Can this in-depth software emulation of the ARP 2600 improve on Arturia's existing 2600V?