Latest articles by Si Truss
“Those hoping for a new Mono/Poly may be disappointed – it's more than that”: Korg Multi/Poly review
Korg’s latest synth is billed as an ‘analogue modelling’ instrument, but is that description underselling it?
Elektron’s Digitone II adds FM drums, phase distortion, comb filters and more
The FM synth-and-groovebox returns with double the polyphony, enhanced sequencing and new synth engines
"None of us are reinventing the wheel“: Hardt Antoine on the art of sampling and his signature sound
The London DJ and producer on his music making workflow and the importance of studio chairs
“Spreads those SidStation ripples even further”: Elektron’s Syntakt gets new sounds in a free update
Elektron’s free 1.30 OS makes the hybrid groovebox more appealing than ever
“An all-round upgrade, but it’s unlikely to convince any sceptics”: Elektron Digitakt II review
Elektron's influential sampler returns with enhanced audio capabilities, new filters and LFOs – and now supports Overbridge too
Future Sound Systems Cric is a pin matrix-equipped analogue dream synth
FSS' semi-modular synth takes influence from West and East coasts with its complex oscillators, wavefolder, function generators and more
Roland’s latest SP-404 MKII special edition comes loaded with sounds from Moodymann’s KDJ Records
A special edition of the popular performance sampler also comes with an exclusive 7-inch and 60-minute mixtape
Focal’s Lensys Professional are a new big sibling to one of our favourite sets of studio headphones
The French brand's latest aim to be lightweight but accurate enough for 'use in the studio or on the move'
Watch breakout UK artist Yunè Pinku flip a piano sample and build a beat from scratch
Championed by the likes of Caribou and Joy Orbison, the rising producer and singer shows us how she starts her tracks
8 mixing and mastering techniques every bedroom producer should know
We show you how to craft a pro-sounding mix using the tools available in every DAW
Slice beats, humanise grooves and work around the 4-track limit: 9 Ableton Move workflow tips
We catch up with Ableton to get some tips on how to get the most out of the company's new hardware groovebox
Cherry Audio’s Atomika revives a classic Soviet-era synthesizer
The US developer puts a fresh spin on the Polivoks, with extra polyphony, expanded modulation and new effects
Polyend Press is stereo analogue hardware with the convenience of a plugin
Vintage rack-inspired compression with flexible sidechaining, in compact pedal format
Arturia’s Synthx V plugin updates “one of the most revered synthesizer architectures of a generation”
The French brand’s latest plugin puts a V Collection spin on the Elka Synthex
Ableton Move aims to be the perfect hardware sketchpad for Live
The battery-powered hardware device can control Live, but also runs its own OS based on Ableton Note
"For some, Move might prove to be a gamechanger": Ableton Move review
Ableton's new hardware device is a compact, standalone sketchpad – is this a must-have Live accessory?
How ‘the loudest band in New York’ built an album out of a DIY synth (literally)
A Place To Bury Strangers’ Oliver Ackermann on recording Synthesizer and his Death By Audio pedal brand
Ever wanted to play your synth like a violin? A Japanese DIY enthusiast has made that a reality
The Arduino-powered ‘Key-bowed’ is built around an adapted Roland MIDI keyboard
M-Audio’s new Forty Series monitors promise “precision sound, adaptability, and seamless connectivity”
Forty Sixty and Forty Eighty both feature Bluetooth streaming and DSP-assisted sound profiles
“An enhanced application that is nonetheless reassuringly familiar and reasonably priced”: Native Instruments Traktor Pro 4 review
The DJ software gets a long overdue refresh, but is it still in the mix?
"It’s become indispensable": Mastering engineer and musician Rafael Anton Irisarri on the piece of gear that he calls his “secret weapon”
The in-demand engineer and adventurous musician – formerly known as The Sight Below – on the subtle art of mastering ambient music and his new solo album
"If you’re making art it’s good to be a bit weird”: 5 tips from Hardt Antoine’s house masterclass
The Kompakt and Innervisions artist on why he eschews preparation in order to embrace creativity
Elektron seemingly confirms Tonverk leak is real, but don’t get too excited just yet
The rumoured hardware sampler may or may not see the light of day, but Elektron does “have other fun hardware things in the pipeline”
