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Moog Artistry & Innovation Panel At NAMM 2025

The discussion, moderated by Michelle Moog-Koussa, features composers, synthesists and synth designers, sharing their thoughts on both the legacy of Moog instruments and the future.… Read More Moog Artistry & Innovation Panel At NAMM 2025

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025Leave a comment

MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) Demystified

Here’s an in-depth look at MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), a standard that enables per-note expressive control over pitch, volume, timbre and more.… Read More MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) Demystified

February 25, 20259 Comments

The 2025 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition Finalists Will Blow Your Mind

The competition showcases new musical instruments from creative engineers who are pushing the boundaries of instrument design.… Read More The 2025 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition Finalists Will Blow Your Mind

February 24, 2025February 24, 202510 Comments

MARS Polyphonic Tube Synthesizer Now Shipping

Here’s a brief demo of the new MARS Polyphonic Tube Synthesizer.… Read More MARS Polyphonic Tube Synthesizer Now Shipping

February 23, 2025February 24, 202522 Comments

Polyend Synth: Smart Grid Setup & Instant Chords

Polyend shared this video intro to Synth’s smart grid, which allows you to play three synths at once.… Read More Polyend Synth: Smart Grid Setup & Instant Chords

February 15, 2025February 20, 2025Leave a comment

How To Make A Low-Budget, Lo-Fi Synthesizer

It’s based on a 555 timer module, which is the heart of the classic Atari Punk Console DIY noisemaker project.… Read More How To Make A Low-Budget, Lo-Fi Synthesizer

February 13, 20253 Comments

New Project Promises To Bring Back The Powerful Oberheim Xpander Synthesizer

A new project promises to bring back the Oberheim Xpander, a powerful digitally-controlled analog synthesizer from 1984. … Read More New Project Promises To Bring Back The Powerful Oberheim Xpander Synthesizer

February 8, 202514 Comments

Synthesizer Museum Berlin Opens First Exhibition Feb 12, 2025

The Synthesizer Museum Berlin has announced its first exhibition, opening February 12, 2025, that will feature over 50 rare synthesizers and other electronic instruments.… Read More Synthesizer Museum Berlin Opens First Exhibition Feb 12, 2025

February 6, 2025February 7, 20254 Comments

Nozoïd Intros Kagouyar Polyphonic Synthesizer

Nozoïd let us know that they’ve introduced the Kagouyar, a semi-modular polyphonic virtual analogue synthesizer.… Read More Nozoïd Intros Kagouyar Polyphonic Synthesizer

January 30, 20256 Comments

Switchtrix Electronics Intros EMS-Inspired Synthe A100

The Synthe A100 is a hybrid of the Synthi A and Synthi 100.… Read More Switchtrix Electronics Intros EMS-Inspired Synthe A100

January 30, 2025February 4, 202512 Comments

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