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Category: Keyboard Synthesizers

Vintage Synth Demo: The Yamaha CS40M

Here’s a vintage synth demo of the CS40M, a duophonic analog synth from 1979.… Read More Vintage Synth Demo: The Yamaha CS40M

February 9, 20237 Comments

Arturia PolyBrute Noir Is ‘Straight From The Abyss’

Arturia today introduced the PolyBrute Noir, a style variation that features a new ‘Noir’ finish…… Read More Arturia PolyBrute Noir Is ‘Straight From The Abyss’

February 7, 2023February 7, 202328 Comments

Minimoog Model D – Reissue vs. Vintage Compared

Here’s a head-to-head comparison of a modern Minimoog Model D reissue and a vintage Minimoog Model D.… Read More Minimoog Model D – Reissue vs. Vintage Compared

February 7, 2023February 6, 202326 Comments

Bob Moog Foundation’s Latest Raffle Features Vintage Minimoog Model D Signed By Geddy Lee Of Rush

The Bob Moog Foundation has announced its latest fundraising raffle – and this time the prize is a fully-restored vintage Minimoog synthesizer signed by Geddy Lee, the legendary synthesist, bassist, and vocalist for the band Rush.… Read More Bob Moog Foundation’s Latest Raffle Features Vintage Minimoog Model D Signed By Geddy Lee Of Rush

February 6, 202317 Comments

‘Wonky’ Sounds For The Sequential Prophet-5 & Prophet-10

Sounds Divine let us know that they’ve released a trio of new sound libraries for the Sequential Prophet-5/Prophet-10.… Read More ‘Wonky’ Sounds For The Sequential Prophet-5 & Prophet-10

February 3, 2023February 5, 20235 Comments

Nonlinear Labs Expands C15 Sound Design Capabilities With Firmware Update

Nonlinear Labs, creator of the C15 synthesizer, have released their third major firmware update for the instrument. The company says that this greatly expands the sound design capabilities of the instrument and improves its user interface.… Read More Nonlinear Labs Expands C15 Sound Design Capabilities With Firmware Update

February 2, 2023February 2, 202324 Comments

Waldorf Quantum – The Deepest Synth Ever?

This isn’t a straight review of the Quantum, and doesn’t cover all of its features. Instead, it offers an opinionated take on the Quantum and an extended demo of what it’s like for sound design, in experienced hands.… Read More Waldorf Quantum – The Deepest Synth Ever?

January 29, 2023January 29, 202352 Comments

Shut Up & Play: New Sounds For The Korg Modwave Synthesizer

Sound designer Jexus WCOG shared this ‘shut up and play’ style no talking demo of a collection of custom sounds for the Korg Modwave synthesizer.… Read More Shut Up & Play: New Sounds For The Korg Modwave Synthesizer

January 28, 2023February 9, 20239 Comments

Sequential Trigon-6 In-Depth Review

Here’s an in-depth look at the new Trigon-6 synthesizer, Sequential’s take on the classic Moog 3-VCO-plus-ladder-filter design. … Read More Sequential Trigon-6 In-Depth Review

January 20, 2023January 21, 20238 Comments

Shut Up & Play: The Vintage Crumar Composer Synthesizer (1982)

Here’s a ‘Shut up and play’ style demo of the Crumar Composer, a vintage polyphonic synth from 1982. … Read More Shut Up & Play: The Vintage Crumar Composer Synthesizer (1982)

January 19, 2023January 19, 202314 Comments

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