Synthesizers

As part of Japan, Richard Barbieri soon became the thinking person’s synthesist, famous for his rich and textural electronic backings that beautifully complemented the work of other band members to forge what is still a unique sound to this day.

Expressive E’s Osmose is a synthesizer like no other.

Californian start‑up Groove Synthesis haven’t just recreated the PPG Wave, they’ve made it even better.

Back in November 2020 Don Lewis discussed his time programming the Yamaha DX7’s factory sounds. In the wake of Don’s passing, we decided to publish this excerpt and put on record his important contribution to this iconic synth.

Best known as the keyboardist and co-vocalist for Brit-Funk legends, Level 42, we caught up with Mike Lindup ahead of his new solo release, Changes 2.

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.

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

ASM expand their popular Hydrasynth range with two new options.

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

Cre8audio’s NiftyKEYZ case might just change your whole approach to modular.

Oberheim are back, and doing what they do best — making massive polysynths with a massive sound.

New synth‑makers PWM met the Devil at a crossroads at midnight. This is the result.

Is the Zen‑powered X the best Juno Roland have ever made?

The keyboard version of the desktop version of the Quantum, is the Iridium Keyboard even better than the original synth?

Korg lovingly recreate a ’70s synth classic.

We test Behringer’s take on an underrated Korg classic.

Roland add another classic polysynth to their Boutique range.

A streamlined version of Modal’s Cobalt8, is the Cobalt5S even better than its sibling?

It is with increasing sadness that we note the passing of this legendary synthesizer pioneer.

How does Roland’s Boutique version of their classic JD‑800 synth compare to the original?