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What Sounds Better – A Vintage Minimoog Vs The Modern Reissue?

Here’s a head-to-head comparison between a vintage 1979 Minimoog vs a 2016 Minimoog Model D reissue.… Read More What Sounds Better – A Vintage Minimoog Vs The Modern Reissue?

October 23, 2022October 23, 202246 Comments

Arturia MiniFreak Synthesizer In-Depth Review

The Arturia MiniFreak is a new hybrid polyphonic synthesizer that features 6 voices, 2 sound engines, a 37-note slim keyboard, built-in stereo FX, and numerous creative modulation & sequencing features.… Read More Arturia MiniFreak Synthesizer In-Depth Review

October 18, 2022October 18, 202217 Comments

Sequential Take 5 Update, Now In Beta, Expands Patch Storage, Adds New Synthesis Options

Sequential has announced a firmware update for the Take 5 synthesizer that expands patch storage, adds new synthesis options and more.… Read More Sequential Take 5 Update, Now In Beta, Expands Patch Storage, Adds New Synthesis Options

October 13, 20224 Comments

A Complete Guide To The Behringer Poly D Synthesizer

Here’s a complete guide to the Behringer Poly D synthesizer, a 4-note paraphonic keyboard that builds on the classic design of the Moog Minimoog.… Read More A Complete Guide To The Behringer Poly D Synthesizer

October 3, 20228 Comments

Vintage Synth Review Of The Casio CZ-5000

In the ’80s, Casio ventured into pro electronic music gear, with keyboards like the CZ-1, CZ-5000 & the FZ-1 sampling keyboard.… Read More Vintage Synth Review Of The Casio CZ-5000

October 3, 2022October 3, 202227 Comments

Expressive E Osmose Sound Design Update

Here’s the latest preview of the upcoming Osmose synthesizer, which promises to be one of the most playable, expressive synths ever made. … Read More Expressive E Osmose Sound Design Update

October 1, 202212 Comments

Oberheim OB-X8 Hands-On Review – “If You Can Afford It, Go For It!”

“This guy is the real deal. If you can afford it, go for it!”… Read More Oberheim OB-X8 Hands-On Review – “If You Can Afford It, Go For It!”

October 1, 202214 Comments

A Complete Guide To Learning The Korg Opsix

The series features 17 videos, covering everything from getting started playing presets to FM sound design, User Algorithms, subtractive synthesis, complex sound design and more.… Read More A Complete Guide To Learning The Korg Opsix

October 1, 2022Leave a comment

Modal Electronics COBALT8 Firmware v2 Adds ‘Vintage’ Option, 27 Filter Types, 14 New Effects & More

Modal Electronics has released a free firmware update for their COBALT8 line of synthesizers, extending the synth’s engine with a new ‘Vintage’ parameter and Oscillator Free Run, 27 new filter types, 14 effects & more.… Read More Modal Electronics COBALT8 Firmware v2 Adds ‘Vintage’ Option, 27 Filter Types, 14 New Effects & More

September 30, 2022October 1, 20221 Comment

Artisan Electronics Iliad Synthesizer Sneak Preview At Knobcon 2022

At Knobcon 2022, Artisan Electronics was previewing Iliad – a new polyphonic synthesizer, based on their Nucleus monophonic synthesizer voice.… Read More Artisan Electronics Iliad Synthesizer Sneak Preview At Knobcon 2022

September 21, 20226 Comments

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