Noise is sometimes less well understood than oscillators, but it's just as important when making synth patches. Here's a quick guide to the different noise types and how to use them.
Building instruments and processors from scratch isn't always easy but can be very rewarding. Audulus 3 might just be the tool that persuades you to take the plunge.
What happens when a synth fanatic decides to build the kind of instrument he's always dreamed of, and then puts it on sale? We caught up with the man behind Nozoid to find out.
With Eurorack hardware more popular than ever, we got our hands on the Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms Percussion Sequencer to see what unique features it brings to the table.
Electronic musician and producer Dusty Kid gets hands on with the Specialwaves Mine and Mine S, tests it out in Ableton Live and shares its potential in this video.
What if you could build your own synthesizer for under $100 with no need for any soldering? It's not too good to be true - it exists, and it's called the Modal Craft.
Erica Synths makes some truly unique modular gear and at NAMM 2017 it unveiled additional modules, new systems and revised designs - something for every synth lover!
We're excited to be partnering with our friends at BASTL who will be presenting a FREE live video Masterclass on their Eurorack & modular synths at AskAudio Academy. And you can win their new Kastle!
Softube's Modular brings the joys of eurorack modular synthesis to anyone with a Mac or PC computer. The latest update adds two new modules and some fixes for Windows 10 users.
If you feel intimidated by synthesis and patch bays and find you're excusing yourself from conversations about them, now is the time to face your fear and discover your inner synth power.
Seems like every human and cat wants to get into Eurorack these days. It's a good time for modular synthesizers, but can be cruel on the bank balance. GMSN!'s Pure Modular System aims to change that.
It's finally here. Softube's Modular is out and ready for download. We covered it in a video at Musikmesse (see below) and were very impressed by the demo. Here's all the details.
At Moogfest later in May there'll be a free interactive bazaar that gives everyone a chance to discover and test-drive the next generation of electronic musical instruments, including modular synths.
One of the most impressive pieces of news from Musikmesse 2016 was Softube's Modular. An uber affordable and convenient way to emulate a modular synth system. Watch this in-depth video from Messe.
BASTL were at Superbooth 16 to show us an ingenious mechanical synth system they've designed that allows you to transform the signal from a modular system to power a motor that plays a guitar.