Latest articles by Si Truss
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”
Focusrite’s top-end Scarlett interfaces get the 4th Gen treatment
16i16, 18i16 and 18i20 get a revamp with Auto-Gain, Clip Safe, Harmonic Drive and more
“Ableton Move is coming soon”: The Live creator has something new coming
The Berlin brand is teasing Move... but what actually is it?
Soma Laboratory Lyra-4: An instrument so unique, its creator thinks you might want two
The four-voice synth is relaunched in black and white colours, and there’s a discount if you pick up both
Leaks appear to reveal Elektron’s new instrument Tonverk… but we have questions
Does this leaked image show Elektron's answer to Push and the MPC Live?
Roland launches revamped Juno-D keyboard range
Roland’s latest spin on its Zen-Core format includes vocal processing, USB audio and handy performance tools
Soma Labs' Messeiver lets you tune into a “non-human cosmic DJ”
The instrument brand’s latest eccentric creation is “an irrational device for exploring the world of primal, wild radio reception”
“The purest, most characterful poly that Moog has made in recent memory”: Moog Muse review
We ask if Moog’s new flagship polysynth is indeed a dream source of musical inspiration
Take a tour of Public Service Broadcasting’s London studio
J Willgoose Esq talks us through the gear behind Amelia Earhart-inspired LP, The Last Flight
“I didn’t know anything about drugs or any of that stuff. For me, acid was a chemical that stripped away paint”: A Guy Called Gerald on the birth of acid house
The acid house and jungle icon sits down to tell us his history with the 808, 909 and 303
5 budget hardware effects tips: "Cheap processors can often generate some of the most characterful results"
Prep your hardware for sound design effects on the cheap
5 creative sound design tips: "Try pairing pitch and frequency shifters working in opposing directions for oddball results"
Here are a few ideas and approaches to help you make more interesting and unique sounds
