Synthesizers

Noisy combines physical modelling and subtractive synthesis.

New version adds emulations of classic Roland, E-mu and Oberheim instruments.

Bristol synth-makers Modal have released desktop module and extended-keyboard versions of their hotly anticipated Cobalt 8 instrument.

The virtual-analogue Cobalt8 provides a wealth of modulation options, and features a full-size velocity- and aftertouch-sensitive keyboard.

The latest instrument from Japanese synth giants Korg aims to make FM synthesis more intuitive.

Software instrument guru Rob Papen has released a sequel to his highly regarded additive soft-synth, Blade.

The latest models in the Pocket Operator series come loaded with sounds and animations from classic '80s video games.

It is with great sadness that we report that Chris Huggett, Britain's greatest synth designer of the EDP Wasp and Gnat, OSCar, Novation BassStation and SuperNova, has lost a two-year battle with cancer and passed away on 22 October 2020.

Moog Music have announced a limited edition of the classic proximity-sensing instrument, called the Claravox Centennial Theremin.

Novation have teamed up with IDM legend Aphex Twin to produce a special edition of their modern classic monosynth, the Bass Station 2.

The creators of the highly-regarded original PATCH & TWEAK book have teamed up with Moog Music to produce this 200-page book on Moog’s Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizers.

Click to read our in-depth, world exclusive review of Arturia's brand-new flagship polysynth.

“Most portable EWI to date" features built-in speaker, battery operation and 200 onboard sounds.

The UK electronica label DiN has launched its own TV channel on YouTube.

Seven Days Of Sound Design series covers a range of synthetic sounds, and includes downloadable Omnisphere patches.

New website uses artificial intelligence to take the pain out of FM programming

The brand-new SSI2140 is based upon the classic Dave Rossum-designed SSM2040 chip.

Free new eBook is packed with the recipes of legendary synth-makers!

Moog's unique Subharmonicon is finally available to the public. Click to read our world exclusive review!