The unique Circle from Future Audio Workshop was a hugely popular software synth, and now Circle² (or Circle 2) is here with a focus on usability, flow and experimentation.
Arturia's V Collection Classics is an affordable way to immerse yourself in the analog warmth of True Analog Emulation technology with recreations of 5 legendary synthesizers with power of Analog Lab.
Described as "a Realization for Electronics & Synthesizer" the new album "BACH TO MOOG" uses the Moog Modular System 55 to re-create the works of Bach in a contemporary way. (Excellent video below)
Fancy getting your hands on a vintage Moog Libration synth? The Bob Moog Foundation are holding a raffle for this key tar shaped synthesiser. And it's a once in a lifetime chance to enter...
If you're after some insanely fun to use, great sounding, portable synths with excellent onboard effects that can sync together or to your DAW and are affordable, read this review now!
Direct from Britain, Analogue Solutions have introduced their new Oberheim-style analog synthesizer module with real analogue circuitry... and it's space saving too!
Do you want a micro synth... maybe 3... that can sync up, that sound cool and can fit in your pocket or round you neck? Teenage Engineering's Pocket Operators will appeal. Here's our video overview...
Korg told us their remake of the Arp Odyssey has gained the most interest so far at NAMM... no surprises there... so we got Rick from Korg to give us a full demo in this video.
Following last year's Rhythm Wolf release, Akai Pro tells us their new electronic instruments, Timbre Wolf & Tom Cat deliver authentic analog sound, giving musicians ability to create '˜gutsy' sounds.
Teenage Engineering have partnered up with Cheap Monday to launch a new range of micro (we mean small!) synths along with t-shirts. These new synths bring new meaning to the word portable.
It's official. Moog are back in the large format Modular Synthesizer business! They're bringing back their three most sought after 5U large models from 1973 on a limited run. Excellent video too.
Grammy-nominated musician, producer & technologist, BT, offers an interesting explanation on why music software can't replace music hardware using Laurie Spiegel video performance as inspiration.
If you're heading over to NAMM this month in Anaheim, California, and are into your vintage synths, be sure to drop by the Yamaha exhibition for a nice surprise. Not going? We'll cover it too :)
2014 has seen the resurgence of music hardware. With plenty of capable hardware synths and drum machines hitting the headlines, we've collated our 7 favorites of the year (in alphabetical order).
Fancy a remake of the classic, affordable, and portable duophonic analog synthesizer, the ARP Odyssey? Well Korg have been working on this since February and January 2015 is maybe a release date...
The second video in their series on workflow techniques using their music making hardware, sees Elektron focusing on the Analog Keys. This 18 minute video takes you through the process from scratch.
Abuser is an extremely powerful hybrid analog virtual instrument for NI Kontakt from AudioModern. Check out the video demo to see it in action and get it for the introductory price until 27 December.
Looking for a 21 track modular experience album from Aphex Twin but have empty pockets? Fine. Richard D. James has released a 21 track Modular Trax album on SoundCloud and done a huge interview too.