Synthesizers

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...

Synthesizer, USB audio interface, MIDI controller — Novation's Xiosynth does it all, and at a very reasonable price...

Swedish designer Wowa Cwejman has built a reputation for exclusive analogue synths. Now he's going modular, starting with the VM1 Voice module...

Pushing at the boundaries of synthesis, as ever, Dave Smith's Evolver range continues to, er, evolve...

They say that good things come in small packages — but just how much synthesizer can Korg cram into the tiny Micro X?

It lacked most of the features we'd expect from even a basic synth, but this rare Italian keyboard had a charm all of its own.

As Roland revisit the Juno name once again, we look at whether their latest offering is a serious contender, or merely a bantamweight Fantom.

Korg's Triton LE series has evolved into the TR range, but does it deliver any more than a new paint-job?

Bob Moog's final project carries his visionary synthesizer design into the future.

An amazing new string-modelling synth is added to Korg's flagship workstation.

Arturia emulate both the classic Prophet 5 and the lesser-known Prophet VS synthesizers in their latest software instrument.

Can this in-depth software emulation of the ARP 2600 improve on Arturia's existing 2600V?

Having served up convincing hardware emulations of the legendary Minimoog and Prophet V analogue synths, Creamware turn their attention to the mighty Hammond B3 organ.

Like the analogue modelling of AAS's Tassman but don't need its complexity or fancy its price much? The far more affordable Ultra Analog could be right up your street...

The first product from developers Unitonic is an unusual TDM soft synth with plenty of hidden depths.

What could be more tempting than a sweet-sounding virtual analogue synth? How about that same synth bundled with a bunch of high-quality plug-ins targeted at music production?