Synth Week 2022

Take a trip through synth history with one of our biggest sample giveaways yet

Roland has all your needs covered with two new synths launched earlier this year

IK’s true analog synthesizer now sports a bold new look, offering classic analog sound, incredible flexibility, an inspiring workflow and complete connectivity

Arturia creates hardware and software that encourages musical discovery, nurtures inspiration, and lets you savour your creative process

Exclusive to UAD Spark – Universal Audio's plug-in subscription service – Opal is the flagship synth that's packed with larger-than-life sounds

Learn more about the Berlin firm's acclaimed range and ambitious plans

The superb sound quality of the ultimate ‘80s synth

A synth plugin for the future...

Get the lowdown and the low-end on some of history's most iconic bass synths

Just what are the greatest players' most amazing moments? We dive in to select 12 of the best

Pads, arps and chords from the Novation Bass Station and Arturia V Collection

The past, present and future of synthesis

These versatile software synths produce expansive atmospheres and rich, evolving textures

As the 80s drifted from mostly analogue to largely digital, would the 90s be the decade when the synth scene settled? Not really…

The ultimate synth plugin shopping list