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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

Waldorf Quantum mk2 Adds Polyphonic Aftertouch, Improved Synthesis Capabilities & More

Waldorf Music has introduced the Quantum mk2, an upgraded version of its flagship synthesizer that adds polyphonic aftertouch, expands sample storage, offers enhanced polyphony options and more.… Read More Waldorf Quantum mk2 Adds Polyphonic Aftertouch, Improved Synthesis Capabilities & More

January 16, 2023January 17, 202347 Comments

Ferris Bueller’s Synthesizer – The E-Mu Emulator II

In his latest video, Alex Ball takes an in-depth look at the E-Mu Emulator II – famously used by Matthew Broderick as the lead in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.… Read More Ferris Bueller’s Synthesizer – The E-Mu Emulator II

January 13, 202322 Comments

The Kurzweil K2000 Synthesizer – An Underrated Classic?

While it has humble specs by today’s standards, the Kurzweil K2000 was a top-of-the-line instrument in its day, still sounds great and features the deep V.A.S.T. synth engine.… Read More The Kurzweil K2000 Synthesizer – An Underrated Classic?

January 9, 2023January 9, 202324 Comments

The Arturia MiniFreak’s Secret Superpower

In the latest Bloom Music video, host Donald Jordan takes a look at the ‘secret superpower’ of the Arturia MiniFreak synthesizer – polyphonic effects modulation.… Read More The Arturia MiniFreak’s Secret Superpower

January 7, 2023January 8, 20237 Comments

Expressive E Announces First Osmose Shipments & Pre-Orders Open

Expressive E has announced that it’s now shipping initial units of its flagship Osmose expressive synthesizer, and that it has re-opened pre-orders.… Read More Expressive E Announces First Osmose Shipments & Pre-Orders Open

January 5, 202318 Comments

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave In-Depth Review

Here’s an in-depth look at the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave, a keyboard synthesizer that’s like a modern take on the classic PPG Wave.… Read More Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave In-Depth Review

January 2, 202327 Comments

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