Synthesizers

We look back at the trend‑bucking Roland modular synthesizer that will still flap your trousers today.

These audio examples accompany our retrospective feature on the Roland System 100 from SOS October 2024 issue.

Arturia's, Frédéric Brun, talks about the company's eventful history, taking in highlights such as the innovative MiniBrute, the epic PolyBrute and the company's first stage keyboard, the new AstroLab.

Korg’s MS range contains some bona fide classics — and is much more extensive than you might imagine...

This year marks the 30th birthday of one of the world’s leading manufacturers of synths, samplers and hardware controllers. In this podcast, Novation Product Specialist Chris Calcutt looks back over three decades of innovation.

Arturia President Frédéric Brun looks back over the French company's 20-year history from their Storm software to PolyBrute.

Ever wondered how plug-in companies recreate classic outboard gear in your DAW? We take a peek into Softube's modelling lab to find out.

In the final part of our two-part Retrozone, Gordon Reid charts EMS's further achievements, the reasons for their decline in...

In the first part of a two-part series, Gordon Reid charts the rise of EMS and their creation of the world's first self-...