Synthesizers

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

Here are some of our favourite function generators that will capably augment your patches, all weighing in at well under £200.

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 (...

Paul White takes us through the history and evolution of guitar synths, from early attempts at creating onboard sounds and audio-to-MIDI pickups, through to using pedals and plug-ins to emulate synth effects.

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