Synthesizers

These Catalyst modules are based upon the Emblematic Systems module of the same name. However, 4MS have turned it into two modules: a controller, like the original, and a sequencer.

ALM describe the all‑analogue Mega Milton as a ‘smorgasbord’ of handy utilities, designed to greatly extend the functionality of a Eurorack system.

Eric Schlappi is the engine behind the eponymous Schlappi Engineering, whose latest spate of modules includes the extraordinary Three Body and recent headliner Nibbler.

Elastic Melody offers creative melody generation in a compact iOS app format.

In this first part of an occasional series exploring modular synthesis and live performance, Will Stokes talks to experimental electronic musician Scanner about the choice of his favourite modules he'll showcase in his closing performance.

Arturia’s PolyBrute has gained six voices and a lot more besides.

Beetlecrab introduce their own distinctive take on granular synthesis.

Gamechanger Audio’s Motor Synth MkII updates the company’s idiosyncratic approach to synthesis...

A synth of many paths, Moog’s latest semi‑modular may well see you getting lost completely.

I am reminded by the Nibbler, as I was reminded by the Three Body, of how perfectly modular synthesis often rests on the...

Synth designer Tom Oberheim tells Sam Inglis about his early years as an engineer and his accidental route into creating electronic musical instruments.

Daniel Miller, founder and chairman of Mute Records, talks to Kevin Paul about his entry into the music industry, the origins of the label, and of his enduring love of modular synthesis.

Jason Singh is a sound artist, producer and performer. His creative output is an exploration of the natural world, voice and a wide range of music technologies, including the MIDI Sprout interface.

Far from being a cut‑down version of one of its bigger siblings, the TEO‑5 is a brand new Oberheim synth with a personality of its own.