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"He didn't just select a stock beat and press play": Prince’s go-to synths and drum machine
By Ben Rogerson published
From the Linn LM-1 to the Roland JD-800
“There is a weight and depth to the sound, which is sonically a cut above, as well as being incredibly authoritative”: SonicProjects OP-X PRO-3 review
By Roland Schmidt published
We discover the new poly-plugin from SonicProjects, which pays homage to the big beasts from Oberheim
Coming soon: Synth Week 2024
By Will Groves published
Celebrate the past, present and future of synthesis from 24 June
"This synthesizer is clearly not a clone": Behringer responds to Tom Oberheim on UB-Xa
By Matt Mullen published
"We clearly shared the plan for the UB-Xa synthesizer and received consent to use the trademark"
The producer's guide to DIY modular
By Rob Redman published
Rob Redman shows you how to break out the soldering iron and build your own modules
“One of the best sound design tools around”: Arturia Pigments 5 review
By Andy Jones published
Arturia’s Pigments is one synth to do it all, in as slick a way as possible. And v5’s additions are a lot better than they sound
“No collaboration and no discussions": Tom Oberheim responds to Behringer's UB-Xa statements
By Matt Mullen, Will Groves published
Behringer previously stated in a now-deleted Facebook comment that it "discussed the UB-Xa with Tom Oberheim and got his consent" to develop the synthesizer
Arturia's MiniBrute V plugin reimagines the much-loved analogue monosynth
By Matt Mullen published
MiniBrute V aims to capture the brutal character of its namesake, beefing this up with seven more voices
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