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Reason 12 Coming This Fall – Here’s What’s New

Reason Studios has announced Reason 12 – a major update to the popular virtual studio for Mac & Windows. Here’s a summary of what’s new in Reason 12:

May 20, 2021May 20, 202116 Comments

Designing Mods For The Roland TR-808 Drum Machine

San Diego-based synth guru Synth Chaser shared this look into how he created mods for the Roland TR-808 drum machine of Dr. Mix.… Read More Designing Mods For The Roland TR-808 Drum Machine

May 20, 2021May 20, 20212 Comments

Fenix IV Modular Synthesizer In-Depth Demo

Making Sound Machines shared this in-depth demo of the This Is Not Rocket Science Fenix IV modular synthesizer.… Read More Fenix IV Modular Synthesizer In-Depth Demo

May 20, 20213 Comments

Mosaic Intros New Line Of 1U Eurorack-Compatible Synth Modules

California-based synth maker Mosaic has introduced a new line of 1U height synth modules, including sound source, filter, FX, modulation and utility modules.… Read More Mosaic Intros New Line Of 1U Eurorack-Compatible Synth Modules

May 20, 2021May 20, 20216 Comments

Microtonal Tuning On Vintage Analog Synthesizers

This approach should work with any vintage analog synth that offers a self-resonating filter with filter tracking. … Read More Microtonal Tuning On Vintage Analog Synthesizers

May 20, 20219 Comments

New Serum-Inspired Eurorack Wavetable Synth Module, The Centre

The Centre is a new Eurorack wavetable synth module, inspired by the popular software synth Serum….… Read More New Serum-Inspired Eurorack Wavetable Synth Module, The Centre

May 19, 2021May 20, 202113 Comments

Devious Machines Intros Infiltrator Sequenced Multi-effects Processor

Infiltrator starts with 28 effects, and lets you combine them with powerful curve editing, sequencing and macro controls.… Read More Devious Machines Intros Infiltrator Sequenced Multi-effects Processor

May 19, 20214 Comments

Do We Need More Style In Modular Synths?

The MDLR-37 is based on existing synths, but designer Love Hultén completely tranforms them, creating a system that’s more than the sum of its parts. … Read More Do We Need More Style In Modular Synths?

May 18, 2021May 18, 202140 Comments

Cherry Audio PS-20 A Polyphonic, ‘Hot-Rodded’ Korg MS-20 Synthesizer

The PS-20 architecture has been “souped up” compared to the original….… Read More Cherry Audio PS-20 A Polyphonic, ‘Hot-Rodded’ Korg MS-20 Synthesizer

May 17, 20219 Comments

New Electric BMW Gets ‘Soundtrack’ By Hans Zimmer

Electric cars are essentially silent, compared to traditional cars, so automakers are turning to composers and sound designers to create both the sound of the car and operating alert sounds.… Read More New Electric BMW Gets ‘Soundtrack’ By Hans Zimmer

May 17, 2021May 17, 202144 Comments

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