Synthesizers

In 2004 it looked like game over for Waldorf, but the German company are back, with a hardware synth that more than lives up to their former reputation...

Clavia are as well known for their instruments' red livery as they are for the quality of their virtual analogue synths. The new Nord Wave has definitely got the colour scheme, but can it live up to the sonic reputation of its forebears?

The reputation of Sequential Circuits is up there with the likes of Moog and ARP, but is the first Prophet in 20 years a worthy addition to that heritage or a cash-in on former glories?

In 2003 the original V-Synth represented a bold leap forward in synthesizer technology. Can Roland take the concept further with the new V-Synth GT? Read on...

The new Motif XS range is top of the pile when it comes to Yamaha synth workstation technology, and thus will be going head-to-head with flagship contenders from other big-name manufacturers. Does the XS have what it takes?

Korg's new synth may be small, but there's much more to it than meets the eye...

There was always something quite special about Roland's classic Jupiter 8 analogue megasynth, but can Arturia capture that magic with their emulation?

Keyboard workstations have always been something of a Korg speciality, ever since they created the concept almost 20 years ago with the M1. Does their latest offering, the M3, live up to its pedigree?

Synthetic Music Systems have a unique approach to designing modular synths that are both high in quality and, wait for it, low in price. Let's investigate...

Analogue Systems' modules continue to develop and evolve. We take a look at a selection of the latest designs.

When it comes to hands-on control, we're used to being told that the mouse is a poor substitute for knobs and faders. This unique soft synth might just change all that...

The world's first commercially available string synthesizer, the Eminent 310, came from an unlikely source, a Dutch home organ manufacturer. It was further advanced through an even more unlikely partnership, with the legendary American synth makers ARP...

Korg bring the MS20 and the Polysix to the OASYS and introduce a major OS update.

The SH201 — a versatile new modelling synth from Roland or a cash-in on past glories? Let's find out...

If you've ever fancied creating your own VST plug-in synths and effects, Outsim's slick development tool might just have made the process that bit easier for PC users.

We conclude our three-part exploration of Wowa Cwjeman's new range of exclusive analogue synth modules.

Is Native Instrument's new stand-alone soft synth as big as they say it is?

If you're after convincing analogue-style sounds but you don't want to delve into complex programming, Arturia's Analog Factory may be just the thing.

In the latest addition to their successful ASB range, Creamware take on ARP's legendary Odyssey.

Part 2: We continue our exploration of Wowa Cwjeman's new range of exclusive analogue synth modules.

I'm having trouble with a synth bass sound I've been using in a song. It sounds impressive on its own, but isn't working so...