Latest articles by Si Truss
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
Best drum machines 2025: for every style and budget
From drum synths to samplers - expert advice on the best beat makers from Roland, Elektron, Teenage Engineering and more
“I like to do a lot of micro-sampling”: salute on the inspiration behind their debut album TRUE MAGIC
The Ninja Tune artist talks about balancing influences from pop and classic house, and the creative process behind their new project
Stadium-sized vulnerability and synth-led synchronicity: Loyle Carner and LCD Soundsystem at Forwards Festival
Four Tet, Underworld, CMAT and more joined a diverse line-up at one of the most talked-about events in Bristol's cultural calendar
3 next-level effect racks in Ableton Live
Elevate your sound with a raft of rack effects!
“A generous update stuffed with ideas and real potential”: Ableton Live 12 Suite review
UPDATED: includes a first look at the new 12.1 update. Still thinking about upgrading?
“All-round easier and more effective, and remains a go-to for efficient audio”: iZotope RX 11 Advanced review
The post production and audio suite has seen big improvements behind the scenes
“A solidly built and versatile workhorse for studio and performance use”: Donner Essential D1 Beat Machine review
Following last year’s bass synth, Donner releases a fun, affordable drum machine
“A fairly underwhelming update to what remains a must-try synth”: Korg Opsix MkII review
There’s little exciting about its MkII update but Opsix remains an all-time-great FM synth
“An unmissable and great value package”: Arturia FX Collection 5 review
As Arturia’s effect bundle gets a clutch of new tools, we ask if this is now the one to beat
“Murmux’s gorgeous, characterful sound and quality design live up to its top-end price point”: Dreadbox Murmux Adept review
The on-again off-again polysynth returns in its most capable form yet. We find out if it's worth the price
“Trash 2 fans will no doubt find the lack of depth or new ideas disappointing”: iZotope Trash review
One of the all-time great distortion plugins returns but long-time users may be disappointed…
"The Prophet-6 is my most used synth. It’s got a nice balance of not trying to do too much, but doing enough to be flexible": In the studio with Max Cooper
The UK producer invites us into his studio for a tour of his hardware synths and creative stompboxes
"Bitwig finally has a suite of unique, flexible effect tools to match its creative ambitions": Bitwig Studio 5.2 review
[UPDATED to version 5.2] With version 5, Bitwig is redefining what a DAW is. This latest update sees it become a modulating monster of a DAW and instrument
6 ways to process your drum machine
Whether analogue, digital or sampled, drum machine sounds often benefit from a touch of polish. Here are 6 go-to effects…
