Making Music with Plants
methods

Making Music with Plants

A Bird's-Eye History & Modern Methods

Expression Pedal Alternatives
spotlight

Expression Pedal Alternatives

New Approaches to Pedal Performance

History of the PT2399 Delay Chip
history

History of the PT2399 Delay Chip

From Karaoke Machine to Lo-Fi Music Icon

Buying Guide: Semi-Modular Synthesizers
spotlight

Buying Guide: Semi-Modular Synthesizers

Our Favorites from Moog, Make Noise, Bastl, Arturia, and More

Modular Trends: Touchplate Controllers
methods

Modular Trends: Touchplate Controllers

History + Modern Options

The Other Prophets
history

The Other Prophets

Exploring Sequential's Polysynth Past

Talking Seashell: an Interview with Jason Lim of Instruō
spotlight

Talking Seashell: an Interview with Jason Lim of Instruō

The Art of Designing Selfishly

The Boss Microrack Series
history

The Boss Microrack Series

Unusual Studio Staples from the 1980s

How to Record Guitar
methods

How to Record Guitar

Tips, Techniques, & Gear You Will Need

Korg & the Analog Renaissance
history

Korg & the Analog Renaissance

How Korg Brought Analog Back

Mid/Side Processing in Eurorack
methods

Mid/Side Processing in Eurorack

Concepts in Spatial Processing

Hidden Meaning
history

Hidden Meaning

In The Realm of Subliminal Audio

Beyond the Minimoog
history

Beyond the Minimoog

Exploring the Monophonic World of Moog

Pat Metheny: the Electronic Music Legacy
history

Pat Metheny: the Electronic Music Legacy

Robots, Rolands, and Synclaviers with a Jazz Legend

Buying Guide: Eurorack Envelope Generators
spotlight

Buying Guide: Eurorack Envelope Generators

Articulation + Animation from ALM, Xaoc, Intellijel, and More

Spaced Out: The Gear of Shoegaze
history

Spaced Out: The Gear of Shoegaze

The Guitars, Amps, and Effects that Defined the Genre

Mutable Instruments Clouds Retrospective
history

Mutable Instruments Clouds Retrospective

The Module that Brought Granular Synthesis to the Masses

Intellijel Multigrain Overview
spotlight

Intellijel Multigrain Overview

I Can Grain Multitudes (And You Can Too!)

Zeroes and Ones, Pt. 2
history

Zeroes and Ones, Pt. 2

A Continuing Voyage through the History of Computer Music

The Gear of Squarepusher's Go Plastic
history

The Gear of Squarepusher's Go Plastic

A Masterclass in Creative Sound Design

20 Years of the Korg microKORG: a Retrospective
history

20 Years of the Korg microKORG: a Retrospective

Unraveling the Legacy of the Synthesizer That Just Keeps Going

Why We Care About Kate Bush
history

Why We Care About Kate Bush

Electronic Music's Elusive Champion

Zeroes and Ones, Pt. 1
history

Zeroes and Ones, Pt. 1

Tracing the History of Computer Music

Which Elektron Box is Right for You?
spotlight

Which Elektron Box is Right for You?

Elektron's Full Lineup of Synthesizers + Drum Machines Explained

Building a Computer Music Instrument: the Fairlight CMI
history

Building a Computer Music Instrument: the Fairlight CMI

History of the Early Sampler + Audio Workstation

J Dilla's Donuts: a Retrospective
history

J Dilla's Donuts: a Retrospective

Investigating the Hip-Hop Plunderphonic Masterpiece

Examining the BOSS / Roland SP Series Samplers
history

Examining the BOSS / Roland SP Series Samplers

A Lo-Fi History to Study To

Buying Guide: Eurorack Random Voltage Generators
spotlight

Buying Guide: Eurorack Random Voltage Generators

Let's Get Stochastic

The Sound: an Interview with Tom Oberheim
history

The Sound: an Interview with Tom Oberheim

Discussing Personal History, Polyphonic Synths, and the Analog Renaissance

Forgotten Oddities: the Oberheim Perf/X Series
history

Forgotten Oddities: the Oberheim Perf/X Series

MIDI Performance Effects from the Late 1980s

Building a Pedalboard for Shoegaze
methods

Building a Pedalboard for Shoegaze

Dreamy Textures, Distorted Ambience, and Beyond

History of the Oberheim OB Series
history

History of the Oberheim OB Series

Revisiting the Greatest Polysynths of the Past and Present

Superbooth 2025 Coverage: In Depth
spotlight

Superbooth 2025 Coverage: In Depth

Fresh News from the Biggest Synth Event of the Year

The New Message: Moog Messenger Overview
spotlight

The New Message: Moog Messenger Overview

First Look at Moog's Decidedly Modern Monosynth

Take It to Go: 1010 Bento Overview
spotlight

Take It to Go: 1010 Bento Overview

A Quick Look at the New Sampling Production Lab

First Look at the Polyend MESS Multi-Effect Pedal
spotlight

First Look at the Polyend MESS Multi-Effect Pedal

Performance Effects and Step Sequencing are Underfoot

Instruo Seashell: the Semi-Modular Synth for Everyone
spotlight

Instruo Seashell: the Semi-Modular Synth for Everyone

A Desktop Synthesizer with Computer Integration in Mind

Make Noise Jumbler Overview
spotlight

Make Noise Jumbler Overview

A Truly Playable Signal Routing Matrix for Modular Synthesizers

Somebody Call a Doctor: History of BOSS Drum Machines
history

Somebody Call a Doctor: History of BOSS Drum Machines

Affordable Rhythm Machines from the '80s and Beyond

Mutable Instruments Braids in Hindsight
history

Mutable Instruments Braids in Hindsight

Legacy of the Original Macro Oscillator

Miles Davis: the Electronic Music Legacy
history

Miles Davis: the Electronic Music Legacy

How a Jazz Legend Embraced New Technology

Inventing Electronic Music: Harald Bode
history

Inventing Electronic Music: Harald Bode

Revisiting One of Electronic Music's Pioneering Inventors

Mutable Instruments: a (Brief) Retrospective
history

Mutable Instruments: a (Brief) Retrospective

Revisiting the Most Influential Synthesizer Designs of the Modern Era

Sound As Code
history

Sound As Code

The Intelligence Of Listening

Making Waves: the PPG System
history

Making Waves: the PPG System

Revisiting an Early Digital Audio Ecosystem

Buying Guide: Eurorack Sequencers
spotlight

Buying Guide: Eurorack Sequencers

A Selection of Sequencers for Your Modular Synthesizer

That's Not a Prophet!
history

That's Not a Prophet!

A History of Sequential's Other Synthesizers

Alive: History of the Talk Box
history

Alive: History of the Talk Box

Our Favorite Novelty Guitar Effect is Waiting for a Comeback

Buying Guide: Eurorack LFOs
spotlight

Buying Guide: Eurorack LFOs

The Best Modulation Sources for Your Modular System

History: Korg PS Series Polyphonic Modular Synthesizers
history

History: Korg PS Series Polyphonic Modular Synthesizers

PS-3300, PS-3200, and PS-3100 Explored

Exploring Trace and Path
spotlight

Exploring Trace and Path

An Interview With DivKid And Vostok Instruments

PlayFader is Serious Fun
spotlight

PlayFader is Serious Fun

An Interview with Andrew Hadjiantoni of Play All Day

Inventing Electronic Music: Raymond Scott
history

Inventing Electronic Music: Raymond Scott

The Secret Achievements of an Electronic Music Pioneer

Tiptop Audio's ART of Modular Polyphony
spotlight

Tiptop Audio's ART of Modular Polyphony

A New Paradigm for Eurorack Modular Patching

Legacy of the Casio SK-1 Sampling Keyboard
history

Legacy of the Casio SK-1 Sampling Keyboard

Casio SK Series Overview + History

Managing Multiplicity: Make Noise MultiMod Overview
spotlight

Managing Multiplicity: Make Noise MultiMod Overview

Controlled Complexity for Your Modular Synthesizer

Perspectives on New Wave
history

Perspectives on New Wave

Reflecting on a Genre that Resists Definition

Releasing Your Music: Digital Distribution
methods

Releasing Your Music: Digital Distribution

Understanding Digital Distribution + Planning Your Release

Releasing Your Music: Physical Media or Digital Only?
methods

Releasing Your Music: Physical Media or Digital Only?

Planning Your Release Format from a Creative Headspace

Releasing Your Music: Labels vs. Self-Releasing
methods

Releasing Your Music: Labels vs. Self-Releasing

What to Expect When Working with a Record Label

NAMM 2025 Coverage: In-Depth
spotlight

NAMM 2025 Coverage: In-Depth

New Electronic Music Gear from NAMM + Buchla & Friends

Designing Interaction with Axel Hartmann
spotlight

Designing Interaction with Axel Hartmann

An Interview with the Legendary Synthesizer Designer

Hoovers, Grooveboxes, and ROMplers: the Synthesizers of Rave
spotlight

Hoovers, Grooveboxes, and ROMplers: the Synthesizers of Rave

The Technology of '90s Dance Music

The Weird World of Doepfer
spotlight

The Weird World of Doepfer

Doepfer's Strangest Eurorack Modules Explained

Multitrack Cassette Recorders in the 21st Century
history

Multitrack Cassette Recorders in the 21st Century

History, Techniques, and How to Choose a Recorder

Modular Concepts: Polyphonic Eurorack Modules
spotlight

Modular Concepts: Polyphonic Eurorack Modules

A Tour of Eurorack-Format Polysynths

Why We Care About Kraftwerk
history

Why We Care About Kraftwerk

Robots, Calculators, and the Man-Machine

Studio Concepts: What is Word Clock?
methods

Studio Concepts: What is Word Clock?

Keeping Your Studio In Sync

User Perspectives on the OXI Coral
spotlight

User Perspectives on the OXI Coral

A Full Multi-Timbral, Multi-Part Synth in a Eurorack Module

Studio Concepts: What is Multiband Compression?
methods

Studio Concepts: What is Multiband Compression?

Clarity, Sparkle, and Utility Processing All in One

Inventing Electronic Music: Homer Dudley
history

Inventing Electronic Music: Homer Dudley

Voder, Vocoder, and Beyond

User Perspectives on the OXI One
spotlight

User Perspectives on the OXI One

A MIDI + CV Controller for Any Occasion

Physical Modeling in Eurorack: an Introduction
methods

Physical Modeling in Eurorack: an Introduction

Plonks, Pings, Rings, Strings, and Twangs Explained

Inventing Electronic Music: the Ondes Martenot
history

Inventing Electronic Music: the Ondes Martenot

Making Waves into the 21st Century

History of the Shure SM-7
history

History of the Shure SM-7

The Story of Our Favorite Dynamic Microphone

History of the Clavia Nord Modular
history

History of the Clavia Nord Modular

Modular Synthesis from the Year 2000

Korg NTS-2 Oscilloscope Review
spotlight

Korg NTS-2 Oscilloscope Review

A Handy Utility for Getting Started with Modular

Why We Care About Tangerine Dream
history

Why We Care About Tangerine Dream

Pioneering Popular Electronic Music

History of the Moog Memorymoog
history

History of the Moog Memorymoog

Moog's Greatest Polysynth...Or Flagship Folly?

Artist Picks: Best Gear of the Year 2024
spotlight

Artist Picks: Best Gear of the Year 2024

Eurorack Modules, Synthesizers, Studio Gear, and Beyond

The Programmable Eurorack
methods

The Programmable Eurorack

Interfacing Eurorack with Max/MSP, Pure Data, SuperCollider, and ChucK

Label Spotlight: Psychic Liberation
spotlight

Label Spotlight: Psychic Liberation

An Interview with Nick Klein

That's Not an Oscillator!
methods

That's Not an Oscillator!

Unconventional Sound Sources for Your Eurorack System

Studio Concepts: What is a Crossover?
methods

Studio Concepts: What is a Crossover?

Splitting Spectra + Keeping Your Frequencies in Check

MCO MkII with Matthew Allum of ALM/Busy Circuits
spotlight

MCO MkII with Matthew Allum of ALM/Busy Circuits

How ALM's Oscillator Went From MkI to Mach 2

Tiptop 259t and 285t: The Buchla Eurorack Family Grows Again
spotlight

Tiptop 259t and 285t: The Buchla Eurorack Family Grows Again

Classic Complex Oscillation + Frequency Shifting Galore

Best Eurorack Modular Gear of 2024
spotlight

Best Eurorack Modular Gear of 2024

New Gear from ALM, Bastl, Xaoc Devices, Tiptop, & More

Best Synthesizers, Drum Machines, and Samplers of 2024
spotlight

Best Synthesizers, Drum Machines, and Samplers of 2024

New from Elektron, Pittsburgh, Moog, Teenage Engineering, & More

Best Pedals + Effects of 2024
spotlight

Best Pedals + Effects of 2024

New from Red Panda, Noise Engineering, ALM, & More

Best Synths for Beginners
spotlight

Best Synths for Beginners

How to Choose Your First Synthesizer

Awesome Electronic Music Gear Under $200
spotlight

Awesome Electronic Music Gear Under $200

The Best Budget Synths, Drum Machines, Effect Pedals, Noisemakers, and More

10 Best Gifts for Electronic Musicians + Music Producers
spotlight

10 Best Gifts for Electronic Musicians + Music Producers

Affordable Synthesizers, Sound Design Tools, Recording Gear, & More!

Expression + Electronic Music with Sarah Belle Reid
spotlight

Expression + Electronic Music with Sarah Belle Reid

Discussing Musical Interaction + New Approaches to Performance

We Are Made of Stardust: An Interview with Qu-Bit Electronix
spotlight

We Are Made of Stardust: An Interview with Qu-Bit Electronix

Andrew Ikenberry Talks About Looper Design + More

Say Hello to Synth: an Interview with Polyend
spotlight

Say Hello to Synth: an Interview with Polyend

Polyend CEO Piotr Raczyński on Synth's History + Workflow

Musical Thinking In the Leibniz Subsystem
spotlight

Musical Thinking In the Leibniz Subsystem

An Interview with Xaoc Devices

Do You Need to Know Music Theory to Make Electronic Music?
methods

Do You Need to Know Music Theory to Make Electronic Music?

Tradition, Intuition, and the Development of Musical Logics

Studio Concepts: What is Dithering?
methods

Studio Concepts: What is Dithering?

Accounting for Quantization Errors in Digital Audio + More

History of the Synclavier
history

History of the Synclavier

How New England Digital Changed the Future of Music

Elektron Digitone II Overview
spotlight

Elektron Digitone II Overview

Exploring Synth Machines + New Features

Chaotic Sound Synthesis
methods

Chaotic Sound Synthesis

Concepts, History, and Techniques

Collide 4: an Interview with Joranalogue + Hainbach
spotlight

Collide 4: an Interview with Joranalogue + Hainbach

The Minimal Maximalists on Instrument Design & More

Bandcamp Picks: October 2024
spotlight

Bandcamp Picks: October 2024

Music from Jessica Ekomane, Max Jaffe, Second Seasons, & More

Modular Concepts: What is a Precision Adder?
methods

Modular Concepts: What is a Precision Adder?

Creative Tactics for Complex Sequencing

History of Synthesizers + Progressive Rock
history

History of Synthesizers + Progressive Rock

How Synthesizers Shaped the Prog Sound in the 1970s

History of Moog's Polyphonic Synthesizers
history

History of Moog's Polyphonic Synthesizers

Polymoog, Memorymoog, Muse, and More

Studio Concepts: Integrating Effects Pedals
methods

Studio Concepts: Integrating Effects Pedals

The Why & How of Adding Pedals to Your Recording Setup

Stand Up: History of the Keytar
history

Stand Up: History of the Keytar

The Story of Electronic Music's Favorite Instrument

Modular Concepts: Harmony in Eurorack
methods

Modular Concepts: Harmony in Eurorack

Harmony-Oriented Sound Sources + Additional Strategies

Thinking On Your Feet: an Interview with Pedal Brainz
spotlight

Thinking On Your Feet: an Interview with Pedal Brainz

Damian Kastbauer on the Power of Expressive Control

Modular Concepts: What is a Multiple?
methods

Modular Concepts: What is a Multiple?

Splitting Signals in Your Eurorack Modular Synthesizer

Interview: Creating the Roland AIRA Compact P-6
spotlight

Interview: Creating the Roland AIRA Compact P-6

Process + Vision with Project Leader Hiromu Nagasawa-San

Take It to Go: Suitcase Synthesizers
history

Take It to Go: Suitcase Synthesizers

The Incredible Portable Synthesizers of the 1970s

Synths + Strings: History and Techniques of Guitar Synthesis
history

Synths + Strings: History and Techniques of Guitar Synthesis

Navigating the World of Guitar Synthesizers

FAR: an Interview with Karl Ekdahl / Knas
spotlight

FAR: an Interview with Karl Ekdahl / Knas

Electronic Musical Instruments as Vehicles for Art

Effect Pedal Concepts: What is Parallel Processing?
methods

Effect Pedal Concepts: What is Parallel Processing?

Complicating Your Signal Flow...For the Better

Modular Concepts: What is an Envelope Follower?
methods

Modular Concepts: What is an Envelope Follower?

Audio to CV + Building Expression in Modular Synthesizers

Matrix Mixers & How to Use Them in Your Modular Synthesizer
methods

Matrix Mixers & How to Use Them in Your Modular Synthesizer

Explanation & Signal Routing Applications

Perspectives on Onkyo
history

Perspectives on Onkyo

Discovering Sound Through Silence

Modular Concepts: Analog Shift Registers
methods

Modular Concepts: Analog Shift Registers

Dynamic Voice Allocation, Arabesque Patches, and More

Casio CZ Series History: When Phase Distortion Was Born
history

Casio CZ Series History: When Phase Distortion Was Born

The Story of the '80s Favorite Consumer Synthesizers

Building a Modular Synthesizer for Techno
methods

Building a Modular Synthesizer for Techno

Conceptual Breakdown + Practical Module Recommendations

Meet Chromaplane: an Interview with Passepartout Duo
spotlight

Meet Chromaplane: an Interview with Passepartout Duo

Thoughts on Inventing Instruments + KOMA Collaboration

Analog Summing & Working In the Box
methods

Analog Summing & Working In the Box

Strategies for Adding Analog Sound to Hybrid Workflows

Crumar Spirit: History, Overview, and the New Production Run
spotlight

Crumar Spirit: History, Overview, and the New Production Run

The Spirit Lives On: An Interview with Andrea Agnoletto

Proudly Digital: An Interview with Dr. Yu Endo of Sonicware
spotlight

Proudly Digital: An Interview with Dr. Yu Endo of Sonicware

Designing Accessible Music Technology + Living Joyfully

Technos Acxel Resynthesizer
history

Technos Acxel Resynthesizer

Additive Synthesis at the Turn of the 1990s

Synthesizers + Spectralism
history

Synthesizers + Spectralism

Charting the Origins of Spectraphon + Panharmonium

Ten Great 1980s Drum Machines (that Aren't Rolands)
history

Ten Great 1980s Drum Machines (that Aren't Rolands)

The Other Heroes of the Golden Era of Drum Machines

Which Moog Semi-Modular Synth is Right for Me?
spotlight

Which Moog Semi-Modular Synth is Right for Me?

Mavis, Mother-32, DFAM, Subharmonicon, Labyrinth, & Spectravox

Perspectives on Demoscene Music
history

Perspectives on Demoscene Music

Hacking + Stretching Computational Limitations...as an Art Form

An Interview with Mikel Patrick Avery
spotlight

An Interview with Mikel Patrick Avery

Turning Creative Problem Solving Into Art

Moog Labyrinth Semi-Modular Synthesizer Overview
spotlight

Moog Labyrinth Semi-Modular Synthesizer Overview

So What IS a Parallel Generative Analog Synthesizer, Anyway?

Notes from a Quiet Life: an Interview with Washed Out
spotlight

Notes from a Quiet Life: an Interview with Washed Out

Discussing New Album, World-Building, & Interdisciplinary Art

Akai MPC Series History
history

Akai MPC Series History

The Story of Electronic Music's Most Revolutionary Sampler

Studio Concepts: What is ADAT?
methods

Studio Concepts: What is ADAT?

History & Usage in the Modern Studio

The Learning of Urgency: an Interview with Kasbo
spotlight

The Learning of Urgency: an Interview with Kasbo

Background, Process, and Stepping Back from the Grind

Perspectives on IDM
history

Perspectives on IDM

Music That Makes Your Mind Go "Brrrrrrrrrr"

Audio Effect Concepts: What is an Envelope Filter?
methods

Audio Effect Concepts: What is an Envelope Filter?

Quack, Zap, and Auto-Wah Effects Explained

10 of the Strangest Synths at Perfect Circuit
spotlight

10 of the Strangest Synths at Perfect Circuit

Modern Oddities from Ciat-Lonbarde, Make Noise, & More

Studio Concepts: Why Record at 32-Bit Float?
methods

Studio Concepts: Why Record at 32-Bit Float?

Pros and Cons of 32-Bit Floating Point Audio Recording

History of the Suzuki Omnichord
history

History of the Suzuki Omnichord

From Strumplates to Circuit Bending and Beyond

Synthesizer Tuning Standards Explained
methods

Synthesizer Tuning Standards Explained

1V/Oct, Hz/Volt, and What They Mean for You

So...Can You Make REAL Music On That Thing?
methods

So...Can You Make REAL Music On That Thing?

Key Concepts for Keeping Modular Synth "Musical"

Howl & Maul: the Akai Wolf Series
history

Howl & Maul: the Akai Wolf Series

The Story of Rhythm Wolf, Timbre Wolf, and Tom Cat

Perspectives on Vaporwave
history

Perspectives on Vaporwave

Evaporating Together + Aural Hauntology

Electronic Music Genres Explained
history

Electronic Music Genres Explained

A Roadmap to Dance and Electronic Music from Disco to Today

Electro-Harmonix Looper Pedals: an Overview
spotlight

Electro-Harmonix Looper Pedals: an Overview

Comparing EHX's Current Live Looping Pedals

Airplane Mode: Musings on Going DAWless
methods

Airplane Mode: Musings on Going DAWless

Strategies for Building a DAWless Workflow

500 Series in the Home Studio, Pt. 2
methods

500 Series in the Home Studio, Pt. 2

How to Plan Your First Lunchbox

Something in the Air: Alesis AirSynth + AirFX
history

Something in the Air: Alesis AirSynth + AirFX

Gestural Oddities from the Turn of the Millennium

500 Series in the Home Studio, Pt. 1
methods

500 Series in the Home Studio, Pt. 1

Getting Acquainted with 500 Series Concepts

Collaborations & Inspirations: Interview with Tyler Parkford
spotlight

Collaborations & Inspirations: Interview with Tyler Parkford

Musical Background, Gear, and Process

Superbooth 2024 Coverage: In Depth
spotlight

Superbooth 2024 Coverage: In Depth

New Synthesizers, Eurorack Modular Gear, Effect Pedals, and More

ALM Busy Circuits MFX Pedal Overview
spotlight

ALM Busy Circuits MFX Pedal Overview

Delectable Vintage-Inspired Effects + More, Now in a Pedal

Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2 Review
spotlight

Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2 Review

Pushing Analog Synthesis Forward—Again

Moog Spectravox Semi-Modular Spectral Processor Overview
spotlight

Moog Spectravox Semi-Modular Spectral Processor Overview

The Newest Addition to Moog's Semi-Modular Synth Family

FullTouch and You: Arturia Polybrute 12 Overview
spotlight

FullTouch and You: Arturia Polybrute 12 Overview

A Polyphonic Synthesizer with Uncommon Expressive Potential

Black Hole: an Interview with Collision Devices
spotlight

Black Hole: an Interview with Collision Devices

Talking with the Team Behind the Otherworldly Pedals

The Ins and Outs: An Interview with Boredbrain
spotlight

The Ins and Outs: An Interview with Boredbrain

Expanding on the Amazing Xcelon Mixer

Bandcamp Picks: May 2024
spotlight

Bandcamp Picks: May 2024

New Music from Floating Shrine, Dillon Bastan, & More

ONE To Rule Them All: An Interview with OXI Instruments
spotlight

ONE To Rule Them All: An Interview with OXI Instruments

Manuel Talks Sequencing, MPE in Modular Synths, and More!

New from Make Noise: PrssPnt + ChSvr
spotlight

New from Make Noise: PrssPnt + ChSvr

New Touch Controller & Voltage Processor Revealed

Mid/Side Processing Explained
methods

Mid/Side Processing Explained

What is It and When Should You Use It?

The Curious History of the ROMpler
history

The Curious History of the ROMpler

Where Did They Come From...and Where Did They Go?

Elektron Digitakt II Overview
spotlight

Elektron Digitakt II Overview

A Fresh Take on the Modern Classic Sampler Concept

Yamaha's CX5M: FM Synthesizer + Computer
history

Yamaha's CX5M: FM Synthesizer + Computer

A Curious Intersection of 1980s Technology

Stereo Microphone Techniques Explained
methods

Stereo Microphone Techniques Explained

An Overview of the Most Common Stereo Miking Scenarios

Building a Pedalboard for Ambient Music
methods

Building a Pedalboard for Ambient Music

Discussing Effect Selection, Pedal Order, and More

Bandcamp Picks: April 2024
spotlight

Bandcamp Picks: April 2024

Federico Mosconi, Elliott Sharp, Sparkle Division, + More

Perspectives on Minimalism
history

Perspectives on Minimalism

Music of Process, and a Simple Lush Thought

Meet Replay: an Interview with VONGON
spotlight

Meet Replay: an Interview with VONGON

Getting to Know VONGON's New Polysynth

No Big Deal: an Interview with Walker & Royce
spotlight

No Big Deal: an Interview with Walker & Royce

On New Album, Collaboration, and Bending the Rules

Welcome to the Club: an Interview with CHOMPI Club
spotlight

Welcome to the Club: an Interview with CHOMPI Club

On Community, Accessibility, and the World's Cutest Sampler

Building a Language: an Interview with Frap Tools
spotlight

Building a Language: an Interview with Frap Tools

On New Module Cunsa & Designing Instruments for Electronic Music

Crashing Waves: History of Wavetable Synthesizers
history

Crashing Waves: History of Wavetable Synthesizers

How PPG, Waldorf, and Others Shaped the History of Synthesis

MIDI 2.0 and You
spotlight

MIDI 2.0 and You

A Brief Overview of MIDI 2.0's Evolution and Future

Max/MSP gen~ and More: An Interview with Graham Wakefield
spotlight

Max/MSP gen~ and More: An Interview with Graham Wakefield

Generating Sound and Organizing Time Book 1, Patching with gen~, and Beyond!

Bandcamp Picks: March 2024
spotlight

Bandcamp Picks: March 2024

New from Sissy Spacek, fendoap, Patricia Taxxon, & More

Perspectives on New Age Music
history

Perspectives on New Age Music

An Immersive Constellation of Sound

What's Wrong with MIDI?
methods

What's Wrong with MIDI?

How MPE and MIDI 2.0 Overcome MIDI's Shortcomings

Effect Pedal Concepts: Building a Stereo Pedalboard
methods

Effect Pedal Concepts: Building a Stereo Pedalboard

Tips & Tricks for Adding Some Space to Your Guitar Rig

Perspectives on Ambient Music
history

Perspectives on Ambient Music

How the 20th Century Expanded Sound and Space

Recording to Tape: Why or Why Not?
methods

Recording to Tape: Why or Why Not?

Pros and Cons of Working with Magnetic Tape in the 21st Century

Put a Ring (Mod) On It: Warm Audio RingerBringer Overview
spotlight

Put a Ring (Mod) On It: Warm Audio RingerBringer Overview

The Best Ring Modulator of All Time...Just Smaller

Choosing Your First Microphone
methods

Choosing Your First Microphone

Demystifying Microphone Lingo + Specs to Pay Attention To

Synthesis Methods Explained: Concatenative Sound Synthesis
methods

Synthesis Methods Explained: Concatenative Sound Synthesis

Bridging Music and Data Science

Patching Tips: Sequential Switches
methods

Patching Tips: Sequential Switches

Switching Up the Signal Routing in Your Modular Synth

Bandcamp Picks: February 2024
spotlight

Bandcamp Picks: February 2024

Free Improvisation, Buchla Tunes, and Warm Textural Journeys

Moogerfoogers: A Retrospective
history

Moogerfoogers: A Retrospective

How Moog Brought Modular Synths Back...as Effect Pedals

Mastering Matters: Working With a Mastering Engineer
methods

Mastering Matters: Working With a Mastering Engineer

What to Expect & How to Prepare for Mastering Your Music

NAMM 2024 Coverage: In Depth
spotlight

NAMM 2024 Coverage: In Depth

The Latest Synths, Eurorack Modules, Effect Pedals, + More

Mastering Matters: What is Mastering?
methods

Mastering Matters: What is Mastering?

When & Why You Should Work With a Mastering Engineer

KingKORG NEO: Return of the King
spotlight

KingKORG NEO: Return of the King

Tracing Korg History Towards a New Monarch

EarthQuaker Devices Gets Complex: The Wave Transformer
spotlight

EarthQuaker Devices Gets Complex: The Wave Transformer

An Overview of EQD's New Eurorack Oscillator + Waveshaper

Synth City: An Interview with Lubelski
spotlight

Synth City: An Interview with Lubelski

Lubelski Talks New EP, Modular Synths, Eventide H90 + More

Make Noise Strikes Again: the New DXG Dual Stereo Gate
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Make Noise Strikes Again: the New DXG Dual Stereo Gate

The Newest in Make Noise's History of Iconic LPG Designs

What is a Low Pass Gate?
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What is a Low Pass Gate?

More Than Bongos: Buchla, Eurorack, and Beyond

Effect Pedal Concepts: Delays with External Feedback Loops
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Effect Pedal Concepts: Delays with External Feedback Loops

Mystical Sounds of Accumulative Processing Explained

Beyond Conventional Synthesis: Worlds Within Cocoquantus
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Beyond Conventional Synthesis: Worlds Within Cocoquantus

Exploring Ciat-Lonbarde's Chaotic Delay/Sampling Ecosystem

Modern Approaches to FM Synthesis
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Modern Approaches to FM Synthesis

Software, Hardware, & Modular Gear for Getting Deep with FM

Sound Decisions: A Guide To Audio Analysis Tools
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Sound Decisions: A Guide To Audio Analysis Tools

Oscilloscopes, Spectrograms, Goniometers, and When to Use Them

Moogsploitation: Switched-On Synths in the '60s and '70s
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Moogsploitation: Switched-On Synths in the '60s and '70s

How Moog Composed the Future of Music

Generative Music: How, Why, & What's With the Succulents?
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Generative Music: How, Why, & What's With the Succulents?

Exploring Generative Art and Modular Synthesizers

Telegraphic Harmonies: A Brief History of the Telharmonium
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Telegraphic Harmonies: A Brief History of the Telharmonium

The Life and Demise of One of the First Electronic Musical Instruments

Synth History Presents: an Interview with !!! (Chk Chk Chk)
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Synth History Presents: an Interview with !!! (Chk Chk Chk)

Nic, Raf, and Chris from !!! on Their Influences, Gear, and More

X0X: How Roland Accidentally Changed the Face of Music
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X0X: How Roland Accidentally Changed the Face of Music

History of the TR-808, TR-909, TB-303, and More

Waveform Magazine Presents: Interview with ALM Busy Circuits
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Waveform Magazine Presents: Interview with ALM Busy Circuits

10 Years of Busy Patching | from Waveform Issue 11

Buying Guide: Eurorack Multi-Effects
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Multi-Effects

Audio Processing Powerhouses for Your Modular Synthesizer

Expanding Your Eurorack: Omri Cohen on ES-9 + VCV Rack
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Expanding Your Eurorack: Omri Cohen on ES-9 + VCV Rack

Integrating Software and Hardware Modular Systems

Computer Music for Everyone: An Interview with Madrona Labs
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Computer Music for Everyone: An Interview with Madrona Labs

Randy Jones on Madrona Labs History and New Instrument Sumu

A Brief History of the Stylophone
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A Brief History of the Stylophone

Quirky Oddity or Enduring Classic Synthesizer?

Bandcamp Picks: December 2023
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Bandcamp Picks: December 2023

The Latest from Patrick Shiroishi, TALsounds, Chaser, and More

Noise Engineering Iteritas Retrospective
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Noise Engineering Iteritas Retrospective

The Past + Future of Some of the Most Influential Eurorack Modules

Effect Pedal Concepts: What is Voltage Sag?
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Effect Pedal Concepts: What is Voltage Sag?

The Art of Power Starvation and How To Do It (Safely)

Interview: Designing the teenage engineering EP-133 K.O. II
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Interview: Designing the teenage engineering EP-133 K.O. II

TE Founder / Designer David Eriksson on Their Newest Sampler

Artist Picks: Best Gear of the Year 2023
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Artist Picks: Best Gear of the Year 2023

Eurorack Modules, Synthesizers, Effect Pedals, and Beyond

Staff Picks: Best Gear of the Year 2023
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Staff Picks: Best Gear of the Year 2023

Our Favorite Eurorack Modules, Pedals, and Synthesizers of 2023

Buying Guide: Eurorack Cases
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Cases

Choosing the Modular Case That's Right for You

Bandcamp Picks: November 2023
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Bandcamp Picks: November 2023

Honestly Same's Hot Plate Only, Emptyset's ash, Aliens are Real, + more

Spooky Sound Design with Your Patch Pals
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Spooky Sound Design with Your Patch Pals

Slimy Synths + Hair-Raising Setups to Creep Out Your Neighbors

Sounds of the Ether: a Brief History of the Theremin
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Sounds of the Ether: a Brief History of the Theremin

100+ Years of One of the Strangest Electronic Musical Instruments

Celebrating 500 Articles on Signal
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Celebrating 500 Articles on Signal

A Continued Exploration of the Past + Future of Electronic Music

The Long Hum: a Deep Dive into the Ephemeral World of Drone
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The Long Hum: a Deep Dive into the Ephemeral World of Drone

From Mystical Origins to Modern Drone Machines

The Noise Engineering Alia Platform: Iteritas is Back
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The Noise Engineering Alia Platform: Iteritas is Back

Hello Debel Iteritas, and Welcome Back to Basimilus and Manis

Audio Effect Concepts: What is Chorus?
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Audio Effect Concepts: What is Chorus?

History + Technique of Chorus Explained

Thinking Out of the Box: Should You Buy a Hardware Synth?
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Thinking Out of the Box: Should You Buy a Hardware Synth?

The Pros and Cons of Working with Hardware

What is a Virtual Analog Synthesizer?
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What is a Virtual Analog Synthesizer?

Exploring the History and Current State of VA Synthesis

Effect Pedal Concepts: What is a Loop Switcher?
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Effect Pedal Concepts: What is a Loop Switcher?

Effect Pedal Audio Routing Utilities Explained

History of the Yamaha CS-80 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer
history

History of the Yamaha CS-80 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

A Deep Dive Into Yamaha's Magnum Opus of Synthesizer Design

Compression, Limiting, Expansion, and Gating Explained
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Compression, Limiting, Expansion, and Gating Explained

An Overview of Dynamics Processing for Electronic Music Production

Interview: Getting Granular with Qu-Bit's New Module, Mojave
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Interview: Getting Granular with Qu-Bit's New Module, Mojave

Andrew Ikenberry on Designing a Live Granular Audio Processor

Bandcamp Picks: October 2023
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Bandcamp Picks: October 2023

Daniel Fishkin's Dark Listening, Robert AA Lowe's Telemarketers OST, & More

Studio Concepts: What is Reamping?
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Studio Concepts: What is Reamping?

The Wonderful World of Creative Re-Recording

What is a DI / Direct Box? And...Do I Need One?
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What is a DI / Direct Box? And...Do I Need One?

When and How to Use a Direct Box

What is a Tracker? Polyend Tracker Mini + More
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What is a Tracker? Polyend Tracker Mini + More

History, Resurgence, and Overview of Polyend's Modern Tracker Workstations

Super Saws: History, Roland JP-8000, and Beyond
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Super Saws: History, Roland JP-8000, and Beyond

The Story and Inner Workings of Trance's Favorite Waveform

Waveform Magazine Presents: an Interview with Dreadbox
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Waveform Magazine Presents: an Interview with Dreadbox

Dreadbox History & Philosophy | from Waveform Issue 5

Roland GAIA 2 Virtual Analog + Wavetable Synthesizer Review
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Roland GAIA 2 Virtual Analog + Wavetable Synthesizer Review

Roland's Newest Affordable Keyboard Synthesizer

Kaoss Theory: History of the Korg Kaoss Pad
history

Kaoss Theory: History of the Korg Kaoss Pad

Origins, Present, & Future of Korg's Intuitive Touch Controller

Buying Guide: Eurorack Reverbs
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Reverbs

Adding Some Space to Your Modular Synthesizer

Synth History: an Interview with Lips from Anvil
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Synth History: an Interview with Lips from Anvil

Following Your Dream

Speaking the Language: Thoughts on Controller Design
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Speaking the Language: Thoughts on Controller Design

Many Mindsets for Interacting with Electronic Musical Instruments

Bastl Kastle ARP Handheld Modular Synthesizer Review
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Bastl Kastle ARP Handheld Modular Synthesizer Review

Overview of Bastl's New Modular Melody Generator

Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Physical Modeling?
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Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Physical Modeling?

Using Digital Models of Acoustic Instruments in Synthesizer Design

Alternative MIDI Controllers: New Ways To Touch Music
history

Alternative MIDI Controllers: New Ways To Touch Music

A Brief History & New Approaches to Interface Design

Building a Polyphonic Modular Synth with Doepfer Modules
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Building a Polyphonic Modular Synth with Doepfer Modules

New Approaches to Classic Analog Polyphony

Mixing it Up with Noise Engineering: Xer Mixa
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Mixing it Up with Noise Engineering: Xer Mixa

An Interview with NE About Their New Eurorack Hybrid Mixer Design

Overdrive vs. Distortion vs. Fuzz: What's the Difference?
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Overdrive vs. Distortion vs. Fuzz: What's the Difference?

Gaining a Clearer Understanding of Guitar Dirt Pedals

History of the Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer
history

History of the Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer

Techno's Favorite Drum Machine

Analog World: an Interview with Weston Precision Audio
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Analog World: an Interview with Weston Precision Audio

Devin Weston on Design Philosophy and the H1 Analog Harmonizer

Buying Guide: Eurorack Samplers
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Samplers

Drums, Granular, and Full-Featured Sample Workstations for Your Modular System

Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Granular Synthesis?
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Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Granular Synthesis?

Exploring the Infinite Realm of Microsound

Bandcamp Picks: September 2023
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Bandcamp Picks: September 2023

Ki Oni's A Leisurely Swim To Everlasting Life, Brin + Dustin Wong's Texture II, + More

Designing Joy: an Interview with Tatsuya Takahashi
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Designing Joy: an Interview with Tatsuya Takahashi

Korg.Berlin CEO on Acoustic Synthesis, Sustainability, and Design Philosophy

Tricking Your Ears: Auditory Illusions
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Tricking Your Ears: Auditory Illusions

Psychoacoustic Tricks + How to Use Them In Your Music

Splits & Layers: What is a Multitimbral Synth?
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Splits & Layers: What is a Multitimbral Synth?

The Power and Value of Multiple Simultaneous Sounds

Echoes In Time: Electro-Harmonix 16 Second Digital Delay
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Echoes In Time: Electro-Harmonix 16 Second Digital Delay

The Groundbreaking Pedal That Changed Looping Forever

Buying Guide: Looper Pedals
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Buying Guide: Looper Pedals

Capturing Time & Layered Loops

Them's the Breaks: Breakbeat History + Techniques
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Them's the Breaks: Breakbeat History + Techniques

Origin, Evolution, and Sampling Breaks Today

Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Sampling?
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Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Sampling?

Sample-Based Synthesis Techniques and Their Many Offshoots

How Lo(fi) Can You Go? Sonicware's New Liven Lofi-6
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How Lo(fi) Can You Go? Sonicware's New Liven Lofi-6

An Affordable Lo-Fi Sampler/Groovebox at 6kHz

ALM Busy Circuits MFX Multi-Effect Processor
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ALM Busy Circuits MFX Multi-Effect Processor

One of the Coolest Compact Eurorack Modular Effects...Ever?

Bandcamp Picks: August 2023
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Bandcamp Picks: August 2023

Bana Haffar's intimaa' إ​ن​ت​م​ا​ء, Livir's Restons Caché.es, + More

Rethinking Eurorack: Keeping it in the Rack...or Not
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Rethinking Eurorack: Keeping it in the Rack...or Not

Some Not-So-Holistic Approaches to the Modular Synthesizer

Integrating Modular Synthesizers Into Your Recording Setup
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Integrating Modular Synthesizers Into Your Recording Setup

Shaking Up Your Studio Workflow—and Why

Buying Guide: Eurorack Delays
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Delays

The Best Echo Effects for Your Modular Synthesizer

Musical Notation for Modular Synthesizers
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Musical Notation for Modular Synthesizers

Exploring Approaches to Electronic Music Notation

Audio Effect Concepts: What is Delay?
history

Audio Effect Concepts: What is Delay?

A Brief History + Modern Day Delay Pedals + Eurorack Modules

Waveform Magazine Presents: an Interview with Corry Banks
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Waveform Magazine Presents: an Interview with Corry Banks

Modbap Modular's History & Future | from Waveform Issue 7

Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Wavetable Synthesis?
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Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Wavetable Synthesis?

Examining One of the Earliest Digital Synthesis Methods

SynthTubing with Starsky Carr: Part 3
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SynthTubing with Starsky Carr: Part 3

Thoughts from YouTubers on How to Create Professional Content

Patching Tips: Filter Pinging
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Patching Tips: Filter Pinging

Percussive Modular Synth Sounds—No Oscillators Required

Effect Pedal Concepts: What is Tone Suck?
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Effect Pedal Concepts: What is Tone Suck?

Buffered Bypass vs. True Bypass, & When it Matters

Strymon Brig: a New Take on BBD-Style Delay Sounds
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Strymon Brig: a New Take on BBD-Style Delay Sounds

Digital Approaches to Classic Analog Delay Tone

Shifting Contexts: An Interview with Carl Craig
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Shifting Contexts: An Interview with Carl Craig

Legendary Techno Producer Talks Modular Synths, New Work, and More

Synthesis Methods Explained: What is FM Synthesis?
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Synthesis Methods Explained: What is FM Synthesis?

The Famously Complex Frequency Modulation Technique Demystified

Modern Takes on the Classic Space Echo Effect
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Modern Takes on the Classic Space Echo Effect

Roland's Tape Delays Reimagined in Modern Pedals, Plugins, and More

Arturia MiniFreak Polyphonic Synthesizer Review
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Arturia MiniFreak Polyphonic Synthesizer Review

The Adventurous Hybrid Synth Family is Growing

SynthTubing with Starsky Carr: Part 2
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SynthTubing with Starsky Carr: Part 2

The Technical Side + Setting Up Your Synthesizer Video Workflow

A History of the Roland Space Echo
history

A History of the Roland Space Echo

Celebrating 50 Years of Roland’s Tape Echo Chambers

Buying Guide: Eurorack Filters
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Filters

From Classics to New Approaches to Modular Synth Filter Design

Crate Digging, Sample Flipping, & Vinyl Sampling Workflows
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Crate Digging, Sample Flipping, & Vinyl Sampling Workflows

Plus—Thoughts on Building Your Own Setup

An Interview with Peter Blasser
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An Interview with Peter Blasser

The Mind Behind Ciat-Lonbarde Talks Legacy, Inspiration, and More

Warm Audio's New Take On Two Classic Effect Pedals
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Warm Audio's New Take On Two Classic Effect Pedals

A Psychedelic Phasor and Outrageously Cool Distortion for Your Board

Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Additive Synthesis?
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Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Additive Synthesis?

Concepts in Acoustics + Harnessing Complexity for Sound Design

Composing for Film: How it Works + Getting Started
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Composing for Film: How it Works + Getting Started

Typical Workflows, Gear, Software, + Learning Opportunities

SynthTubing with Starsky Carr: Part 1
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SynthTubing with Starsky Carr: Part 1

Should You Start a Synthesizer YouTube Channel? How and Why

Roland and the Evolution of the Groovebox
history

Roland and the Evolution of the Groovebox

The MC Series and the History of the All-in-One Music-Making Machine

Our Pals' Favorite Eurorack Modulation Sources
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Our Pals' Favorite Eurorack Modulation Sources

Malekko Voltage Block, Tiptop Buchla 266t, and Of Course—Maths

Hello Victor: History of the RCA MkII Sound Synthesizer
history

Hello Victor: History of the RCA MkII Sound Synthesizer

Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer from the Dawn of Electronic Music

Buying Guide: Reverb Pedals
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Buying Guide: Reverb Pedals

Building Sonic Atmospheres with the Best Reverb Pedals Available

Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Subtractive Synthesis?
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Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Subtractive Synthesis?

Filters and the Prevailing Model of Synthesizer Design

Hello Shnth: A Timbered Enigma in the World of Synthesizers
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Hello Shnth: A Timbered Enigma in the World of Synthesizers

Modular Synthesis and Computer Music Encapsulated

Pioneering a Format: the Doepfer A-100 System
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Pioneering a Format: the Doepfer A-100 System

An Overview of the Original Eurorack Modular Synthesizer System

What is DIN Sync? How is it Different from MIDI?
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What is DIN Sync? How is it Different from MIDI?

Archaic Clocking and Control Protocol Explained

Hands Off: The Roland D-Beam's Lasting Musical Legacy
history

Hands Off: The Roland D-Beam's Lasting Musical Legacy

Interactive Light & a Controversial Approach to Expressive Control

Getting Out of the Box: Controlling Hardware From Your DAW
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Getting Out of the Box: Controlling Hardware From Your DAW

MIDI Control Concepts for DAW Production

Buying Guide: Hardware Samplers
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Buying Guide: Hardware Samplers

Sample-Based Beatmaking Breakdown for Any Budget

Finding Vintage Synthesizer Tones in Modern Gear
history

Finding Vintage Synthesizer Tones in Modern Gear

Vintage Analog Polyphonic Synths and Modern Counterparts

Going Modular: Should You Buy a Modular Synthesizer?
methods

Going Modular: Should You Buy a Modular Synthesizer?

Cautionary Tales, Why, Why Not, and How

Waveform Magazine Presents: an Interview with Animal Factory
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Waveform Magazine Presents: an Interview with Animal Factory

Sonic Destruction from Bombay, India | from Waveform Issue 3

Building a Home Studio: the Bare Essentials
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Building a Home Studio: the Bare Essentials

How to Get Your Electronic Music Production Rig Up and Running

Buying Guide: Delay Pedals
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Buying Guide: Delay Pedals

The Best Effect Pedals for Echoes and Evolving Atmospheres

Audio Gear Obsession SUMMINGFACILITY + DYNAMICENGINE Review
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Audio Gear Obsession SUMMINGFACILITY + DYNAMICENGINE Review

Making the Modular Synthesizer the Center of Your Studio

Open Back vs. Closed Back Headphones: What's the Difference?
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Open Back vs. Closed Back Headphones: What's the Difference?

How to Choose Your Next Pair of Studio Headphones

Filter Basics with the Noise Engineering Roucha Legio
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Filter Basics with the Noise Engineering Roucha Legio

Cutoff, Resonance, Slope, and More Explained

Getting Beastly with Bastl's Bestie: a Compact Mixer Review
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Getting Beastly with Bastl's Bestie: a Compact Mixer Review

The New Signal-Blending Friend for Your Synthesizer Collection

Infinite Textures: Make Noise Soundhack Spectraphon
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Infinite Textures: Make Noise Soundhack Spectraphon

Complex Oscillators, Additive Synthesis, Resynthesis, and You

Tiptop Buchla 207t + 296t: Newest Members of the 200t Family
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Tiptop Buchla 207t + 296t: Newest Members of the 200t Family

Buchla 200 Mixer + Programmable Spectral Processor Reimagined for Eurorack

Superbooth 2023 Coverage: In Depth
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Superbooth 2023 Coverage: In Depth

New Synthesizers, Eurorack Modular Gear, Effect Pedals, and More

Roland AIRA Compact S-1 Tweak Synth Review
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Roland AIRA Compact S-1 Tweak Synth Review

Newest Addition to the AIRA Compact Family

Elektron Analog Heat +FX Overview
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Elektron Analog Heat +FX Overview

A Perfect Union of Analog + Digital Effects

Interview with Marcus Ryle: Oberheim OB-X8 + More
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Interview with Marcus Ryle: Oberheim OB-X8 + More

Oberheim Collaborator Talks Brand History + Reformation

Interview with William Mathewson: WMD is Back! + AMMT
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Interview with William Mathewson: WMD is Back! + AMMT

WMD Founder Talks Brand History, Future, and New Company AMMT Synthesis

Harnessing Chaos: the Legacy of Rob Hordijk's Benjolin
history

Harnessing Chaos: the Legacy of Rob Hordijk's Benjolin

Chaotic Synthesis and its Influence on Modern Designers

Bandcamp Picks: May 2023
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Bandcamp Picks: May 2023

Too Hands Music for 18 Plug-Ins, U.S. Maple Revisited, and More

Buying Guide: Eurorack Oscillators
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Oscillators

Modular Synthesizer Oscillators from Make Noise, Xaoc, Bastl, Tiptop / Buchla, and More

What is a Hybrid Synthesizer? Analog + Digital Combined
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What is a Hybrid Synthesizer? Analog + Digital Combined

Hybrid Synths in the Past and Present

Building a Eurorack Modular Effect Processor
methods

Building a Eurorack Modular Effect Processor

How to Make an Advanced Processing Powerhouse

Gear History: Akai S Series Rack Samplers
history

Gear History: Akai S Series Rack Samplers

Vintage Lo-Fi Tones from the Past and Present

T-Rex Binson Echorec: Echoes of the Past
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T-Rex Binson Echorec: Echoes of the Past

A New Take on an Iconic Studio Effect

Synthesizer Basics: What is PWM?
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Synthesizer Basics: What is PWM?

Pulse Width Modulation and You

What is a Patchbay? Do I Need One?
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What is a Patchbay? Do I Need One?

Tying Your Synthesizers, Effects Pedals, and Studio Gear Together

Random*Source Serge GTO Overview
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Random*Source Serge GTO Overview

A Fresh Update to an Essential Module in the Serge Modular Catalog

Eurorack Modular Mixing Workflows: Outboard or In the Rack?
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Eurorack Modular Mixing Workflows: Outboard or In the Rack?

A Personal Journey Through the Art of Mixing + Modular Synths

Intellijel Cascadia Semi-Modular Synth Overview
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Intellijel Cascadia Semi-Modular Synth Overview

Plus! Danjel van Tijn Discusses Long-Awaited Standalone Synthesizer

NAMM 2023 Coverage
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NAMM 2023 Coverage

Newest Studio Recording Gear, Synthesizers, Effect Pedals, and More

Universal Audio Del-Verb + Galaxy '74 + Max Effect Pedals
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Universal Audio Del-Verb + Galaxy '74 + Max Effect Pedals

New UAFX Pedals for 2023

Using Make Noise's 0-CTRL with Your Eurorack System
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Using Make Noise's 0-CTRL with Your Eurorack System

Modular Tips + Tricks with Omri Cohen

EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius Chorus Pedal Review
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EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius Chorus Pedal Review

Three Delicious Flavors of Modulation for Any Pedalboard

Bandcamp Picks: April 2023
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Bandcamp Picks: April 2023

Hypnotic Journeys + Sardonic Sonic Soap Operas

Walrus Audio Fundamental Series Review
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Walrus Audio Fundamental Series Review

A New Line of Affordable + Flexible Effects Pedals From OKC

Synth History Presents: Abe Seiferth Recommends
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Synth History Presents: Abe Seiferth Recommends

Top Picks for Synthesizers, Studio Gear, and Workflow Essentials

Retrokits RK-008 Multitrack MIDI Recorder Review
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Retrokits RK-008 Multitrack MIDI Recorder Review

Why Would You Need a Hardware MIDI Recorder?

What is Bitmasking Synthesis? Kodamo Mask1 Review
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What is Bitmasking Synthesis? Kodamo Mask1 Review

A Unique Synthesis Method from Kodamo

Waveform Magazine Presents: an Interview with Xaoc Devices
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Waveform Magazine Presents: an Interview with Xaoc Devices

Discussing Design + Inspiration with Tomek Mirt + Marcin Łojek

Andrew Huang Interview: SOMA Pulsar-23 + Beyond
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Andrew Huang Interview: SOMA Pulsar-23 + Beyond

Discussing Experimental Instruments, Exclusive Edition Pulsar-23, and More

Phantasmagorical: An Interview with Mr. Bill
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Phantasmagorical: An Interview with Mr. Bill

Mr. Bill Talks About Collaboration, Community, and His New Remix Album

Interview: Oora On the Torso Electronics T-1
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Interview: Oora On the Torso Electronics T-1

Thoughts On Algorithmic Sequencing, Inspiration, and More

Patching Tips: Using Sequencers as Oscillators
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Patching Tips: Using Sequencers as Oscillators

Designing Your Own Modular Synthesizer Wave Shapes

Expressive E Osmose MPE Keyboard Synthesizer Review
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Expressive E Osmose MPE Keyboard Synthesizer Review

The Long-Awaited MPE Synth + Controller Is Here!

Buying Guide: Multi-Effects Pedals
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Buying Guide: Multi-Effects Pedals

The Best Multi-FX for Guitar, Synthesizer, and More

Melbourne Instruments Nina Hybrid Synthesizer Review
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Melbourne Instruments Nina Hybrid Synthesizer Review

Are Motorized Knobs...Just a Gimmick?

Analog vs. Digital Synthesizers: Which is Better?
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Analog vs. Digital Synthesizers: Which is Better?

Settling the Debate Once and For All

Bandcamp Picks: March 2023
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Bandcamp Picks: March 2023

Orchestral + Electronic Immersion, Psychedelic Journeys, and More

Squarp Hapax MIDI + CV Sequencer Review
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Squarp Hapax MIDI + CV Sequencer Review

The All-New Centerpiece Hardware Sequencer is Here

Joranalogue Eurorack Modules: Demo + Overview
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Joranalogue Eurorack Modules: Demo + Overview

Patch Programmability in the 21st Century

Roland SH-4d Desktop Synthesizer Review
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Roland SH-4d Desktop Synthesizer Review

An Affordable Multi-Timbral Synthesizer, Groovebox, and More

Gamechanger Audio MOTOR Synth MkII Review
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Gamechanger Audio MOTOR Synth MkII Review

Diving Into the First-Ever Electro-Mechanical Desktop Synthesizer

Buying Guide: Studio Audio Interfaces
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Buying Guide: Studio Audio Interfaces

Best Audio Interfaces for Home Studios and Professional Recording

Creative Control Strategies: MIDI to CV
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Creative Control Strategies: MIDI to CV

Connecting the Old and the New

Bandcamp Picks: February 2023
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Bandcamp Picks: February 2023

Sonic Ceremonies, '90s Indie Haze, and the Limits of Sonic Ontological Integrity

Buchla LEM218 v3: the Dream Controller for Easel Command
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Buchla LEM218 v3: the Dream Controller for Easel Command

Plus: Touch Plate Keyboard Control for MIDI Gear, DAW, Eurorack, and More

Rainger FX Break Box Vinyl Scratch Pedal Review
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Rainger FX Break Box Vinyl Scratch Pedal Review

Is Nu Metal Cool Again?

Pittsburgh Modular Taiga Semi-Modular Synthesizer Review
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Pittsburgh Modular Taiga Semi-Modular Synthesizer Review

Pushing the Boundaries of Classic Analog Synthesis

Black Corporation ISE-NIN Analog Synthesizer Review
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Black Corporation ISE-NIN Analog Synthesizer Review

A Modern Refresh of Roland's Jupiter-8

Buying Guide: Keyboard Synthesizers
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Buying Guide: Keyboard Synthesizers

The Best Analog, Digital, and Hybrid Synthesizers for Studio + Performance

Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 Sampler + Sequencer Review
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Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 Sampler + Sequencer Review

Plus—an Overview of the Entire Liven Series Lineup

Which Sequential Synth is Right for You?
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Which Sequential Synth is Right for You?

Prophet Model Comparison + Sequential Lineup Overview

Tuning In: Fairfield Circuitry Roger That! Review
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Tuning In: Fairfield Circuitry Roger That! Review

Radio Tuner Fuzz + Nonlinear Distortion in an Effect Pedal

Modbap Modular Trinity + Hue Demo / Review
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Modbap Modular Trinity + Hue Demo / Review

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Buying Guide: Best Audio Interfaces Under $500
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Buying Guide: Best Audio Interfaces Under $500

Top Picks for Home Recording Studios, Performance Rigs, and More

Sequential Trigon-6 Polyphonic Synthesizer Review
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Sequential Trigon-6 Polyphonic Synthesizer Review

A Modern Take on a Classic Synth Architecture

Keith McMillen QuNexus + K-Board Comparison and Review
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Keith McMillen QuNexus + K-Board Comparison and Review

Affordable MPE + Abundant Connectivity

Making Weird Sounds with Nick Reinhart: Volume 2
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Making Weird Sounds with Nick Reinhart: Volume 2

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4MS EnvVCA Series Modules: Overview + Comparison
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4MS EnvVCA Series Modules: Overview + Comparison

A Trio of Eurorack Swiss-Army Knife Utilities

Staff Picks: Best Electronic Music Gear of 2022
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Staff Picks: Best Electronic Music Gear of 2022

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Bandcamp Picks: December 2022
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Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field Review + Hainbach Demo
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Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field Review + Hainbach Demo

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Tiptop's Reimagined Buchla 266 Source of Uncertainty
history

Tiptop's Reimagined Buchla 266 Source of Uncertainty

Modular Synthesis Cult Legend in Eurorack Format: History + Review

Artist Picks: Best Gear of the Year 2022
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Artist Picks: Best Gear of the Year 2022

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ALM Busy Circuits Pamela's Pro Workout Review
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ALM Busy Circuits Pamela's Pro Workout Review

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The Year is 2022, and the Moog Minimoog Model D is Back

A Look 50+ Years of Minimoog History and Its Newest Iteration

Different Types of Synthesizers
methods

Different Types of Synthesizers

Analog, Digital, Hybrid, Modular, and More Explained

Eventide H90 Harmonizer Pedal Review
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Eventide H90 Harmonizer Pedal Review

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Our Pals' Top Three Filter Picks
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Bandcamp Picks: November 2022
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Bandcamp Picks: November 2022

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Buying Guide: Drum Machines
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Buying Guide: Drum Machines

Affordable Favorites, Outrageous Oddities, and Hard-Hitting Modern Classics

Takt Trickz: MIDI Controllers + Elektron Digitakt
methods

Takt Trickz: MIDI Controllers + Elektron Digitakt

Getting Hands-On With Your Groovebox

Exploring the Unknown: Live Performance with Photay
videos

Exploring the Unknown: Live Performance with Photay

Buchla Music Easel, Samples, and Embracing the Unexpected

Vongon's Boutique Effect Pedal Lineup: An Overview
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Vongon's Boutique Effect Pedal Lineup: An Overview

Paragraphs, Ultrasheer, and Polyphrase Reviewed

Endorphin.es + Andrew Huang: Ghost Multi-Effect Review
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Endorphin.es + Andrew Huang: Ghost Multi-Effect Review

A New Effect Processor for Eurorack Modular Synthesizers

Our Pals' Top Three Reverb Pedal Picks
videos

Our Pals' Top Three Reverb Pedal Picks

Mercury7, Nightsky, and CXM 1978 in Practice

Bandcamp Picks: October 2022
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Bandcamp Picks: October 2022

Disheveled Cuss's Introspective Indie, Mazen Kerbaj's Cross-Cultural Sampling, and More

Takt Trickz: Time Stretching on the Elektron Digitakt
methods

Takt Trickz: Time Stretching on the Elektron Digitakt

Bending Time and Tackling the Tandem Problem

What is Oscillator Sync?
methods

What is Oscillator Sync?

Hard Sync, Soft Sync, and That Cars Lead Sound Explained

Korg Volca Sample 2 Review
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Korg Volca Sample 2 Review

Getting Personal with One of the Best Budget Samplers

Asheville Music Tools ADG-1 + ACV-1 Review
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Asheville Music Tools ADG-1 + ACV-1 Review

Analog Time Warping Effects Pedals from North Carolina

Trailblazing with Herbs & Stones Pathways
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Trailblazing with Herbs & Stones Pathways

A Matrix Mixer as a Path to Self-Discovery

Elektron Song Mode Firmware Update
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Elektron Song Mode Firmware Update

Digitakt, Digitone, and Syntakt are Better Than Ever!

West Pest Semi-Modular Synthesizer Demo + Review
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West Pest Semi-Modular Synthesizer Demo + Review

Cre8audio + Pittsburgh Take On West Coast Synthesis

East Beast Semi-Modular Synthesizer Demo + Review
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East Beast Semi-Modular Synthesizer Demo + Review

A New Collaboration from Cre8audio + Pittsburgh Modular

Redstripedown's Hybrid Synth + Drum Machine Setup
videos

Redstripedown's Hybrid Synth + Drum Machine Setup

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OXI One MIDI + CV Sequencer Review
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OXI One MIDI + CV Sequencer Review

A Unifying Force for Your Studio + Performance Setups

Xaoc Devices Timiszoara Multi-Effect Module Overview
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Xaoc Devices Timiszoara Multi-Effect Module Overview

New Eurorack Effects Guaranteed to Make Your Head SPIN

Oberheim OB-X8 Analog Synthesizer Demo + Review
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Oberheim OB-X8 Analog Synthesizer Demo + Review

Tom Oberheim is Back...with His Best Synth Yet

Bandcamp Picks: September 2022
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Bandcamp Picks: September 2022

New Music from Federico Mosconi, Ewer, Richard Scott, & More

PWM Malevolent Review: the Sinister Semi-Modular Synth
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PWM Malevolent Review: the Sinister Semi-Modular Synth

A Brutal New Release from PWM + Future Sound Systems

Eventide Misha Controller + Sequencer Review
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Eventide Misha Controller + Sequencer Review

Getting to Know Your Tone Rows and Tickling the Backlit Plastics

Visiting the Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Los Angeles
history

Visiting the Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Los Angeles

Interview with VSM Curator Lance Hill + Thoughts on Vintage Synths

ALM's ASQ-1 Performance Sequencer Review
spotlight

ALM's ASQ-1 Performance Sequencer Review

A Fully-Featured X0X-Style Brain for Your Modular Synth

Bastl Pizza Oscillator Overview + Demo
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Bastl Pizza Oscillator Overview + Demo

Have a Slice of Its Sonic Goodness (with All the Fixings)

Neuzeit Instruments Quasar 3D Panner/Mixer Review
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Neuzeit Instruments Quasar 3D Panner/Mixer Review

Binaural Explorations and Demo with Panic Girl

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Knobula Kickain Kick Drum + Sidechain Module Review

All the Ducking You Could Need in One Eurorack Module

Electronic Music: Allen Strange's Classic Book Reissued
history

Electronic Music: Allen Strange's Classic Book Reissued

Jason Nolan on Revitalizing Strange's Text + Kickstarter Details

Ambient Music Techniques for the SP-404 MkII
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Ambient Music Techniques for the SP-404 MkII

A Beat-less Approach to Roland's Iconic Sampler

Unlocking Your Effects Pedals with MIDI
methods

Unlocking Your Effects Pedals with MIDI

Tips for Extending Pedals with Digital Control

A First Look at Make Noise's XPO Stereo Oscillator
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A First Look at Make Noise's XPO Stereo Oscillator

New Module Revealed with Designer Tony Rolando

Glitch Video FX with Syntonie's Circuit Bent Video Enhancer
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Glitch Video FX with Syntonie's Circuit Bent Video Enhancer

Plus, Tips for Getting Started with Video Synthesis

Boredbrain Monitr + UniFX + Xchangr Review
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Boredbrain Monitr + UniFX + Xchangr Review

Connecting Your Eurorack System to Everything Else

Cranborne 500R8 500 Series Chassis + Interface Review
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Cranborne 500R8 500 Series Chassis + Interface Review

The Perfect Pro Audio Entry Point for Electronic Musicians?

Fashion Club Live Showroom Performance
videos

Fashion Club Live Showroom Performance

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Novation Summit Bi-Timbral Synthesizer Review
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Novation Summit Bi-Timbral Synthesizer Review

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Noise Engineering's New Virt Iter Legio + Librae Legio
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Noise Engineering's New Virt Iter Legio + Librae Legio

Introducing New Eurorack Module Platform

Akai MPC Key 61: An MPC with Keys
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Akai MPC Key 61: An MPC with Keys

The Legendary Music Production Center Transformed

Buying Guide: Dynamic Microphones
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Buying Guide: Dynamic Microphones

Top Picks for Home Recording Studios, Live Performance, and More

Moog Subsequent 37 Analog Synthesizer
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Moog Subsequent 37 Analog Synthesizer

Years Later...is it Still the Best Monosynth Available?

Meet Moog's MAVIS
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Meet Moog's MAVIS

An Affordable (and Excellent) Desktop Semi-Modular Synthesizer

NAMM 2022 Coverage
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NAMM 2022 Coverage

Newest Developments in Pro Audio, Synthesizers, Pedals, and More

Focusrite Vocaster Series Audio Interfaces
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Focusrite Vocaster Series Audio Interfaces

Designed for Streaming, Podcasting, and Content Creation

The Patch Pals Take On The Empress Effects ZOIA
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The Patch Pals Take On The Empress Effects ZOIA

Tips and Tricks for the Most Flexible Pedal and Eurorack Module

Meris LVX: Effect Pedal, or Modular Delay System?
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Meris LVX: Effect Pedal, or Modular Delay System?

A New Take on Delay, Echo, Looping, and More

An Interview with Squash & Biscuit
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An Interview with Squash & Biscuit

Discussing Sound Design & New Album Lavender Eggplant

Polyend Play: a New Groovebox / Workstation
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Polyend Play: a New Groovebox / Workstation

Performance and Production in the Player's Hands

Superbooth 2022 Coverage
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Superbooth 2022 Coverage

New Synthesiers, Drum Machines, Eurorack Modules, and More

Qu-Bit Aurora: A Stereo Spectral Reverb Module
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Qu-Bit Aurora: A Stereo Spectral Reverb Module

The Long-Awaited Eurorack Reverb is Finally Coming

The New Roland Aira Compact Series
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The New Roland Aira Compact Series

T-8 Beat Machine + J-6 Chord Synthesizer + E-4 Voice Tweaker

Bandcamp Picks - May 2022
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Bandcamp Picks - May 2022

Synth Jams, ASMR Textures, and Humanitarian Aid

Look Mum No Computer #1222 Performance VCO
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Look Mum No Computer #1222 Performance VCO

A New Eurorack Oscillator from Sam Battle

Quick Tip: Euclidean Sequencing on Pamela's Workout
methods

Quick Tip: Euclidean Sequencing on Pamela's Workout

...and What ARE Euclidean Rhythms, Anyway?

Tony Rolando: Breakin' is a Memory
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Tony Rolando: Breakin' is a Memory

Make Noise Founder on New Album + Creative Process

Jeremiah Chiu + Marta Sofia Honer
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Jeremiah Chiu + Marta Sofia Honer

Live Viola + Eurorack Performance Setup

Acid Rain Technology Constellation
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Acid Rain Technology Constellation

Intricate Rhythms for Your Eurorack Modular Synth

Korg ARP 2600 M Analog Semi-Modular Synthesizer
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Korg ARP 2600 M Analog Semi-Modular Synthesizer

The Best Synth of All Time...Just Smaller

Elektron Syntakt: Analog & Digital Worlds Collide
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Elektron Syntakt: Analog & Digital Worlds Collide

A Definitive Drum Machine for Modern Electronic Music

Teenage Engineering TX-6 Field Mixer
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Teenage Engineering TX-6 Field Mixer

A Pocket-Sized Studio + Performance Hub

An Interview with John Tejada + Mesmé
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An Interview with John Tejada + Mesmé

Process + Tape Culture: Perfect Circuit Editions Mixtape 01

Creative Effect Processing with Dylan Moon
videos

Creative Effect Processing with Dylan Moon

Breaking Free from the Pedalboard

Moog's New Etherwave Theremin
spotlight

Moog's New Etherwave Theremin

The Next Wave of Theremin Design is Here

Korg Volca FM 2
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Korg Volca FM 2

Our Favorite Affordable FM Synthesizer Revisited

Jamming in our Showroom: Brandon Coleman + Ronald Bruner Jr.
videos

Jamming in our Showroom: Brandon Coleman + Ronald Bruner Jr.

A Glimpse into LA's Wildly Inventive Jazz Scene

Meris: Effect Pedals as Musical Instruments
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Meris: Effect Pedals as Musical Instruments

Performable Effects for Guitar, Synthesizer, Studio, and Beyond

Gentle Jams on the Gentle Wham
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Gentle Jams on the Gentle Wham

An Analog Drum Synthesizer from Herbs and Stones

Bandcamp Picks - April 2022
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Bandcamp Picks - April 2022

Gritty Ambiences, Dusty Distant Textures, and Tradition Recontextualized

Beamz: the Future of Music Production is Here
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Beamz: the Future of Music Production is Here

...and You Can Thank Flo Rida

Alternatives to Expression Pedals
methods

Alternatives to Expression Pedals

Atypical and Automated Methods for Controlling Effects

Chase Bliss Audio Habit, an Echo Collector
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Chase Bliss Audio Habit, an Echo Collector

...Or Is It Time Travel in a Guitar Pedal?

In the Studio with Maude Vôs
videos

In the Studio with Maude Vôs

Sound Design, Studio Setup, and Committing to Yourself

Sputnik Modular Variable Waveform Generator
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Sputnik Modular Variable Waveform Generator

A Eurorack Oscillator with All the Waveshapes

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videos

Using Effect Pedals with Upright Bass

Building Texture, Automated Accompaniments, and More

Line 6 DL4 MkII
spotlight

Line 6 DL4 MkII

The Original Delay Modeler is Back and Better Than Ever

What is West Coast Synthesis...Really?
history

What is West Coast Synthesis...Really?

A Closer Look at Don Buchla's Legacy of Outsider Instrument Design

Majella Audio Implexus Analog Synthesizer Review
spotlight

Majella Audio Implexus Analog Synthesizer Review

East + West Coast Combined—Or Is It Something More?

East Coast Synthesis vs. West Coast Synthesis
history

East Coast Synthesis vs. West Coast Synthesis

Moog, Buchla, and the Original Myths of Modular Synthesis

Weird FX: Bitcrushers + Sample Rate Reduction
methods

Weird FX: Bitcrushers + Sample Rate Reduction

Plus Our Favorite Guitar Pedals and Eurorack Modules for Crushing Mayhem

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Tiptop Audio + Buchla 200 Series Eurorack Modules

Why it's Such a Big Deal + 258t / 281t Overview & Demo

Bandcamp Picks - March 2022
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Bandcamp Picks - March 2022

Stop Doomscrolling and Listen: Hainbach, Shiroishi & Tobias, and More

Modal Electronics COBALT5S
spotlight

Modal Electronics COBALT5S

Virtual Analog Has a Slim New Look

Elta Music Solar 50
spotlight

Elta Music Solar 50

Drone Synth, or Holistic Sound Creation Device?

What is Reverb?
history

What is Reverb?

Ambient Sonic Spaces, or Deconstructing Spacetime?

Weird FX: Pitch Shifted Delays
methods

Weird FX: Pitch Shifted Delays

Arpeggiated Echoes, Microshift Chorus, and Swirling Cacophony

Sampling Techniques with DateNite
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Sampling Techniques with DateNite

Combining Voice, Flute, Guitar, and Novation Circuit Rhythm

What is CV/Gate? What is it Doing on My Gear?
methods

What is CV/Gate? What is it Doing on My Gear?

Control Voltage and Gate Signals Explained

Digitone OS Update 1.32
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Digitone OS Update 1.32

Optimized LFOs, Global FX Settings, and More!

A Brief History of Mu-Tron: Effects Pedals for the Ages
history

A Brief History of Mu-Tron: Effects Pedals for the Ages

50 Years of Pioneering Sound Design for Performers

Building a Pedalboard on a Budget
methods

Building a Pedalboard on a Budget

Expanding Your Sonic Palette Without Breaking the Bank

Bandcamp Picks - February 2022
spotlight

Bandcamp Picks - February 2022

From Metaphysical Sonic Landscapes to Texture Music

Making Your Bass Guitar Sound Like a Synthesizer
methods

Making Your Bass Guitar Sound Like a Synthesizer

Effect Pedal Signal Flow Tips for Synth Sound Discovery

Choruses We Love
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Choruses We Love

EQD Sea Machine + Walrus Julianna + OBNE Visitor

1010 Music Lemondrop + Fireball
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1010 Music Lemondrop + Fireball

New Nanobox Series Granular + Wavetable Synthesizers

Phasers We Love
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Phasers We Love

Strymon Zelzah + Mu-Tron Phasor III + MXR Deep Phase

A Brief History of Eventide, Pt. 2
history

A Brief History of Eventide, Pt. 2

Processors, Pedals, and Effects for the 21st Century

Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-33 K.O.
spotlight

Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-33 K.O.

Tips + Tricks for a Powerful Pocket-Sized Sampler

An Interview with Red Means Recording
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An Interview with Red Means Recording

Background + Music + Modular System Giveaway

Torso Electronics T-1 Algorithmic Sequencer
spotlight

Torso Electronics T-1 Algorithmic Sequencer

A Tantalizingly Tactile MIDI + CV Controller

ALM Pam's New Workout: Tips + Tricks
videos

ALM Pam's New Workout: Tips + Tricks

Quantizer, Euclidean Sequencer, and Logic on PNW

Pedals We Love: EHX's Intelligent Harmony Machine
spotlight

Pedals We Love: EHX's Intelligent Harmony Machine

Sounding in Perfect Harmony with Electro-Harmonix

Synthesizer Basics: What is a Filter Sweep?
methods

Synthesizer Basics: What is a Filter Sweep?

Quick Tips for Sweeping Success

Bastl Instruments SoftPop 2
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Bastl Instruments SoftPop 2

The Chaotic Semi-Modular Synth + Groovebox Returns

Pedals We Love: Malekko Heavy Industry's Polyamorator
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Pedals We Love: Malekko Heavy Industry's Polyamorator

Synchronized Relations

62HP: Ultimate Guitar Effects Processor
videos

62HP: Ultimate Guitar Effects Processor

Using a Modular Synthesizer for Guitar Effects

A Brief History of Eventide, Pt. 1
history

A Brief History of Eventide, Pt. 1

Trailblazing Audio Effects of the 1970s + 1980s

Pedals We Love: Red Panda's Raster 2
spotlight

Pedals We Love: Red Panda's Raster 2

Enchantment in a Box

Exploring Effects Pedal Signal Chains
methods

Exploring Effects Pedal Signal Chains

The Rules of Pedal Chain Order...and How to Break Them

Making Weird Sounds with Nick Reinhart
videos

Making Weird Sounds with Nick Reinhart

Wacky Workflows with Samplers, Effect Pedals, and Contact Mics

Pedals We Love: Strymon's Zelzah
spotlight

Pedals We Love: Strymon's Zelzah

Adventures Across a Lot of Dimensions!

Staff Picks: Best New Studio Gear
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Staff Picks: Best New Studio Gear

Our Favorite Recording Equipment of 2021

Jamstik Studio MIDI Guitar Overview + Review
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Jamstik Studio MIDI Guitar Overview + Review

A Guitar + MPE Controller for the 21st Century

Staff Picks: Best New Effect Pedals
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Staff Picks: Best New Effect Pedals

Our Favorite Pedalboard Processors of 2021

Pedals We Love: Fairfield Circuitry's ~900
spotlight

Pedals We Love: Fairfield Circuitry's ~900

A Compact Fuzz With Uncompromising Intensity

Building a Modular Synth on a Budget
methods

Building a Modular Synth on a Budget

First Steps Toward an Affordable Eurorack System

EarthQuaker Devices + Wata: Hizumitas
spotlight

EarthQuaker Devices + Wata: Hizumitas

Boris + the Elk Super Fuzz Sustainar Reimagined

Bandcamp Picks - December 2021
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Bandcamp Picks - December 2021

Intimate Evolving Realities + Guitar Recontextualized

Artist Picks: Best Gear of 2021 - Part 2
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Artist Picks: Best Gear of 2021 - Part 2

Best Synths of the Year with Red Means Recording, Knobs, & More

Recording Your Modular Synthesizer
methods

Recording Your Modular Synthesizer

Recording Concepts for Eurorack, Field Recorders, and Audio Interfaces

Artist Picks: Best Gear of 2021 - Part 1
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Artist Picks: Best Gear of 2021 - Part 1

Best Synths, Effects, & Controllers with Andrew Huang, Benn Jordan, and More

Staff Picks: Best Synths + Modular Gear
spotlight

Staff Picks: Best Synths + Modular Gear

Our Favorite New Gear in 2021

What is MPE?
methods

What is MPE?

MIDI Polyphonic Expression + New Dimensions in Sound

History + Comparison of EHX's Analog Delay Pedals
spotlight

History + Comparison of EHX's Analog Delay Pedals

Which Memory Man is the Best for You?

Bandcamp Picks - November 2021
spotlight

Bandcamp Picks - November 2021

Melting Field Recordings to Effect-Laden Piano and Masterful Vocal Manipulation

Weird FX: Phase-Locked Loops
methods

Weird FX: Phase-Locked Loops

Guitar Synthesis and Sonic Peculiarities with PLLs

What is a Modular Synthesizer?
history

What is a Modular Synthesizer?

...and Why Would You Use One? Eurorack and More

Eurorack Modular Power Basics
methods

Eurorack Modular Power Basics

Everything You Need to Know About Power Supplies

Playing Synthesizers with Your Eyes
videos

Playing Synthesizers with Your Eyes

An Interview with Ivana Dama

Earthquaker Devices: Greatest Hits
spotlight

Earthquaker Devices: Greatest Hits

Our Favorite Effects Pedals from EQD

Microphone Polar Patterns Explained
methods

Microphone Polar Patterns Explained

Cardioid, Figure-8, Omni, and Beyond

Digitech's XP-300: Into the Space Station
history

Digitech's XP-300: Into the Space Station

Revisiting a Cult Favorite Oddball Guitar Pedal

Hot Sound Design Tips for the ASM Hydrasynth
methods

Hot Sound Design Tips for the ASM Hydrasynth

Exploring the Deepest Corners of an Incredibly Capable Sound Engine

Microphone Types Explained
methods

Microphone Types Explained

What's the Difference Between Dynamic, Condenser, and Ribbon Mics?

Eurorack Modular Case Basics
methods

Eurorack Modular Case Basics

Essential Tips for Picking a Eurorack Case

Electro-Harmonix: Greatest Hits
spotlight

Electro-Harmonix: Greatest Hits

Our Favorite Weird + Wonderful Effects from EHX

Deep Dive with the Fénix
history

Deep Dive with the Fénix

An Overview of a Cult-Classic Synthesizer

Bandcamp Picks - October 2021
spotlight

Bandcamp Picks - October 2021

Spooky Sounds for Scary Season

Using Control Voltage with Effects Pedals
methods

Using Control Voltage with Effects Pedals

Modular Synths + the Hidden World of Expression Pedal Modulation

Guitar Effect Pedals + Modular Synths
methods

Guitar Effect Pedals + Modular Synths

Adding FX Pedals to Your Eurorack System

Weird FX: Frequency Shifters
methods

Weird FX: Frequency Shifters

Spiraling Delays, Swirling Stereo, and Outright Oddities

Superbooth 2021 Coverage
spotlight

Superbooth 2021 Coverage

New from Waldorf, UDO, Tiptop, Buchla, Erica, and More

Moog Matriarch: Hot Tips and Tricks
methods

Moog Matriarch: Hot Tips and Tricks

Exploring Paraphony and Deep Global Settings

Deep Dive: Vintage Moog Modular Synthesizer Filters
history

Deep Dive: Vintage Moog Modular Synthesizer Filters

Defining the Moog Sound

Bandcamp Picks - September 2021
spotlight

Bandcamp Picks - September 2021

Soft Ambiences + Menacing Grooves + Grotesque Humor

Weird FX: Ring Modulators
methods

Weird FX: Ring Modulators

Otherworldly Harmonies, Robotic Dive Bombs, and Assorted Weirdness

Weird FX: Fixed Filter Banks
history

Weird FX: Fixed Filter Banks

With Detours Into Vocoders, Auto-Tune, and Beyond

Bandcamp Picks - August 2021
spotlight

Bandcamp Picks - August 2021

Intimate Ambiences to Articulate Noise

Processing Vocals with Eurorack
videos

Processing Vocals with Eurorack

Exploring Effects and Modules with Katrina Cain

Creative Control Strategies: CV to MIDI
methods

Creative Control Strategies: CV to MIDI

Modulating Your MIDI Synthesizers

Creative Control Strategies: Audio-Controlled Synthesis
methods

Creative Control Strategies: Audio-Controlled Synthesis

Converting Audio to MIDI + CV

Who Invented the Synthesizer?
history

Who Invented the Synthesizer?

An Unpopular Take On The Age-Old Question

Making Shoegaze Sounds with Synth and Pedals
videos

Making Shoegaze Sounds with Synth and Pedals

Tips and Techniques from Pascal Stevenson (Moaning)

An Interview with Stacy Gaudreau
spotlight

An Interview with Stacy Gaudreau

From Hexinverter's Beginnings to Mindphaser

Bandcamp Picks - June 2021
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Bandcamp Picks - June 2021

Perfect Circuit's June 2021 Bandcamp Spotlight

Polyphonic Modular Synth: Classic Approaches
methods

Polyphonic Modular Synth: Classic Approaches

Voice Allocation Tactics + Analog Shift Registers

Polyphonic Modular Synth: Modern Approaches
methods

Polyphonic Modular Synth: Modern Approaches

From Chord Oscillators to Physical Modeling

Synthesizer Polyphony—What Does It Mean?
history

Synthesizer Polyphony—What Does It Mean?

Monophony, Duophony, Paraphony, and More

Which Expert Sleepers Interface Is Right For You?
spotlight

Which Expert Sleepers Interface Is Right For You?

Comparing the FH-2, ES-8, ES-9, ES-5, and More

Learning Synthesis: CV Processing
methods

Learning Synthesis: CV Processing

Attenuation, Inversion, Offset, CV Mixing, + More

Connecting Your Computer + Modular Synths
methods

Connecting Your Computer + Modular Synths

MIDI to CV, DC-Coupled Interfaces, and Beyond

Making Synth Sounds With Electric Bass
videos

Making Synth Sounds With Electric Bass

Techniques and Tips With Janek Gwizdala

Which Recording Interface Is Right For You?
methods

Which Recording Interface Is Right For You?

How to Pick Your First Audio Interface

Octave Electronics: The Cat Synthesizer
history

Octave Electronics: The Cat Synthesizer

Exploring the Most Fur-ocious Synthesizer Around

Electric + Eclectic: Stephanie Cheng Smith's b-z-bowls
videos

Electric + Eclectic: Stephanie Cheng Smith's b-z-bowls

Acoustically Synthesized Textures

Bandcamp Picks - May 2021
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Bandcamp Picks - May 2021

The PC Staff Brings Some of Bandcamp's Finest to Your Attention

An Interview With Knobs (Scott Harper)
videos

An Interview With Knobs (Scott Harper)

From Pedals to Modules and Beyond

Processing Vocals with Effects Pedals
videos

Processing Vocals with Effects Pedals

Techniques & Tips with Katrina Cain

Turning Reverbs into Instruments with Feedback
methods

Turning Reverbs into Instruments with Feedback

Breaking Down the Examples in Our Reverb Feedback Video

Studio Guests: Xiu Xiu
videos

Studio Guests: Xiu Xiu

Making Horrendous Noises With Synthesizers and Guitar Pedals

Bandcamp Picks - April 2021
spotlight

Bandcamp Picks - April 2021

Brooding Dancehall to Introspective Sonic Voyages

What is a MIDI USB Host?
methods

What is a MIDI USB Host?

A Primer in the Relationship of Hosts and Devices

An Interview with Walker Farrell
spotlight

An Interview with Walker Farrell

Make Noise, Electronic Music Education, and More

Bandcamp Picks - March 2021
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Bandcamp Picks - March 2021

Our Favorite Tunes & International Women's Day

Mutable Instruments Beads
spotlight

Mutable Instruments Beads

Gillet's Classic Clouds Concept Refined

Bandcamp Picks - February 2021
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Bandcamp Picks - February 2021

Ringtones, Blunderphonics, and of Course—RIP Sophie

Electric + Eclectic : Giorgio Sancristoforo's Radiotone
spotlight

Electric + Eclectic : Giorgio Sancristoforo's Radiotone

An X-Ray Synthesizer and the Art of Sonification

Make Noise Strega
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Make Noise Strega

Alchemical Experiment & Cortini Collaboration

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Best Effect Pedals of 2020

From Compelling Reverbs to Innovative Multi-Effects

Best Drum Machines + Grooveboxes of 2020
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Best Drum Machines + Grooveboxes of 2020

Semi-Modular, DSP, Trackers, and More

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Best Eurorack Modules of 2020

Oscillators, Filters, Effects, & More

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Best Synthesizers of 2020

Affordable Desktops to the Return of Vintage Classics

Getting Started with Modular Synths with Sarah Belle Reid
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Getting Started with Modular Synths with Sarah Belle Reid

Planning Your First Eurorack System

Bandcamp Friday December 2020
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Five Albums of Acid, Noise, Improvisation, Ambience, and More

Best Electronic Music Gear Under $500
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Best Electronic Music Gear Under $500

Grooveboxes, MIDI Controllers, and Synths for a Budget

Learning Synthesis: Controllers
methods

Learning Synthesis: Controllers

Translating Ideas and Gestures to Sound

Best Electronic Music Gear Under $200
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Best Electronic Music Gear Under $200

Affordable Synths, Drum Machines, Noisemakers, and More

Korg SQ-64 Polyphonic Sequencer
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Korg SQ-64 Polyphonic Sequencer

A New Brain for Your Entire Studio

Korg's Opsix—What is Altered FM?
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Korg's Opsix—What is Altered FM?

FM Synthesis Reimagined

Bandcamp Friday November 2020
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Bandcamp Friday November 2020

Five Albums to Check Out

Yamaha DX Series
history

Yamaha DX Series

When FM Synthesis Took the 80s by Storm

Five Scary Synths for Halloween
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Five Scary Synths for Halloween

Some of the Scariest Synths of the Season

MIDI Connectors 101
methods

MIDI Connectors 101

Demystifying 5-Pin DIN, USB, and TRS MIDI

Learning Synthesis: Quantizers
methods

Learning Synthesis: Quantizers

Making Modular More Musical

The Moog Claravox Centennial
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The Moog Claravox Centennial

Celebrating 100 Years of the Theremin

Novation AFX Station
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Novation AFX Station

An Aphex Twin-Approved Monosynth

Free + Cheap Synth Software October 2020
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Free + Cheap Synth Software October 2020

Plugins + Soft Synths to Check Out

Interview with Alex Rosson
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Interview with Alex Rosson

The Art Of Making Perfect Headphones

Learning Synthesis: Sequencers
methods

Learning Synthesis: Sequencers

Part Two: Basics and Beyond

Learning Synthesis: Sequencers
history

Learning Synthesis: Sequencers

Part One: A Brief History of Sequencing

Roland Boutique TR-06
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Roland Boutique TR-06

Back Up to Their Old Drumatix

The Sequential Prophet-5 Returns
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The Sequential Prophet-5 Returns

The New Prophet-5 Rev4 and Prophet-10

Native Instruments Maschine+
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Native Instruments Maschine+

Standalone Music Production Powerhouse

Dreadbox Hypnosis Effect Processor
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Dreadbox Hypnosis Effect Processor

Nostalgic Time Machine in a Box

Video Synthesis Workshop with Alex Pelly
methods

Video Synthesis Workshop with Alex Pelly

How Video Synths Work + Patch Walkthrough

Learning Synthesis: Samplers
methods

Learning Synthesis: Samplers

Recording and Manipulating Sound

Polyend Tracker Sampler / Workstation
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Polyend Tracker Sampler / Workstation

Getting Back on Track

Dreadbox FX Typhon
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Dreadbox FX Typhon

A Small and Powerful Analog Synthesizer

ASM's Hydrasynth Morphs Again
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ASM's Hydrasynth Morphs Again

New Features in Firmware 1.5

Chatting with Danjel van Tijn
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Chatting with Danjel van Tijn

Building Intellijel

Sequencing Without Sequencers
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Sequencing Without Sequencers

Exploring Clocks and Logic

Nonlinear Labs C15 Synthesizer
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Nonlinear Labs C15 Synthesizer

Is It Worth It?

Chatting with Eric Schlappi
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Chatting with Eric Schlappi

Designing Synth Modules

Eurorack and Line Level Signals
methods

Eurorack and Line Level Signals

Getting Everything Connected

Guitar + Eurorack
videos

Guitar + Eurorack

Processing and Control

Chatting with Noise Engineering
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Chatting with Noise Engineering

New Modules On The Way

Mood, Blooper, and More
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Mood, Blooper, and More

A Chat with Chase Bliss Audio

Rethinking Electronic Music Education
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Rethinking Electronic Music Education

A Chat With Alissa and Moises from Teenage Engineering

Exploring the Subharmonicon
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Exploring the Subharmonicon

Live Walkthrough and Q&A

May the Force Be With You
videos

May the Force Be With You

Akai Force Performances + Chat

Exploring Organic Analog Synthesis With Richard Nicol
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Exploring Organic Analog Synthesis With Richard Nicol

Pittsburgh Modular Now and Then

Moog Subharmonicon Semi-Modular Synth
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Moog Subharmonicon Semi-Modular Synth

Subverting Rhythm and Harmony

IOS Apps, Hardware, and Eurorack
videos

IOS Apps, Hardware, and Eurorack

Tying It All Together

Make Noise 0-CTRL Touch Sequencer
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Make Noise 0-CTRL Touch Sequencer

Bringing New Life to Familiar Instruments

Talking Wavestate with Nick Kwas
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Talking Wavestate with Nick Kwas

The Shape of Wave Sequencing To Come

A Chat with Mario aka StrangeStrains from Elektron
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A Chat with Mario aka StrangeStrains from Elektron

Model:Cycles, Overbridge 2.0, and More

FM Synth Programming with Digitone
methods

FM Synth Programming with Digitone

Operators, Algorithms, and More Explained

Talking Modular with Nasty Nachos
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Talking Modular with Nasty Nachos

Working at WMD, Performing with Modular, and New Album

Connecting Hardware, Software and Eurorack
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Connecting Hardware, Software and Eurorack

Syncing Clocks, Converting Signals

Talking Modular Synths with POB
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Talking Modular Synths with POB

Making Patches, Creating Synth Demo Videos, And Releasing Modular Jams

10 Albums for Staying Home
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10 Albums for Staying Home

Glitch Vocals, Experimental Turntablism, Pop Grindcore, and More

Rich Timbres with Simple Eurorack Modules
methods

Rich Timbres with Simple Eurorack Modules

Getting the Most Out of Your Setup

Mitch Lantz Talks Empress Effects ZOIA Euroburo
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Mitch Lantz Talks Empress Effects ZOIA Euroburo

A Modular Synth For Your Modular Synth

Learning Synthesis: Noise
methods

Learning Synthesis: Noise

What is Noise and Why Do We Need It?

An Interview With Giorgio Sancristoforo
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An Interview With Giorgio Sancristoforo

Hardware, Software, Sound Art, DNA and Radiation

Getting Started with Field Recording
methods

Getting Started with Field Recording

Tips and Tricks with Ian Wellman

Best Soft Synths for Staying Home
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Best Soft Synths for Staying Home

Some of Our Favorite Affordable Synthesis Software

An Interview With Anthony Baldino
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An Interview With Anthony Baldino

On Modular Synths, Latest Record, and more

UDO Super 6
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UDO Super 6

Binaural Hybrid Synthesizer, or Stereo Playground

Elektron Model:Cycles
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Elektron Model:Cycles

Making FM Easy and Accessible

Oberheim Matrix-12 Analog Synthesizer
history

Oberheim Matrix-12 Analog Synthesizer

The Last Great Polysynth of the 1980s?

SOMA Laboratory Pulsar-23
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SOMA Laboratory Pulsar-23

Demo with Designer Vlad Kreimer

MIGSI: Connecting Acoustic Instruments, Modulars, and Max
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MIGSI: Connecting Acoustic Instruments, Modulars, and Max

An Evening with Sarah Belle Reid and Ryan Gaston

Learning Synthesis: Logic
methods

Learning Synthesis: Logic

Boolean Logic, Comparators, Sequential Switches, and More

Behind the Scenes with Gamechanger Audio
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Behind the Scenes with Gamechanger Audio

An Interview with Ilja Krumins

Bitwig Studio 3 Walkthrough
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Bitwig Studio 3 Walkthrough

Integrating Modular Synths + Sound Design in The Grid

Roland Juno-6 / Juno-60 / Juno-106
history

Roland Juno-6 / Juno-60 / Juno-106

Chorus, Arpeggios, Pads, and Pure Nostalgia

First Glance at the Sequential Pro 3
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First Glance at the Sequential Pro 3

A Guided Tour of Dave Smith's Newest Synthesizer

NAMM 2020 Coverage
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NAMM 2020 Coverage

New Gear for a New Decade

Patching A Verbos System
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Patching A Verbos System

A Masterclass From Mark Verbos

Korg's New ARP 2600
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Korg's New ARP 2600

The Return of a Legendary Instrument

Introducing the Korg Wavestate
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Introducing the Korg Wavestate

Wave Sequencing and Vector Synthesis in 2020

ARP 2600 Semi-Modular Synthesizer
history

ARP 2600 Semi-Modular Synthesizer

The Best Synth of All Time?

Best Eurorack Filters + Effects of 2019
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Best Eurorack Filters + Effects of 2019

Multi-Peak Filters, Resynthesis, and Beyond

Hydrasynth In the Wild
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Hydrasynth In the Wild

An Evening With Ashun Sound Machines and Friends

Learning Synthesis: Randomness
methods

Learning Synthesis: Randomness

Pt. 3: Modern Random

Film Scoring, Modular Synths, and Clipping.
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An Interview With Jonathan Snipes

How to Make Techno with a Modular Synth
videos

How to Make Techno with a Modular Synth

Patch Tips with Trovarsi and Noise Engineering

Type to Rhythm Machine
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Type to Rhythm Machine

Interactive Live Stream and How to Use It

Best Gear Under $250
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Best Gear Under $250

Affordable Synths that Won't Break Your Budget

Interview with Sarah Belle Reid
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Interview with Sarah Belle Reid

Discussing New Album Underneath and Sonder

Best Drum Machines of 2019
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Best Drum Machines of 2019

Samplers, Grooveboxes, and More

Learning Synthesis: Randomness
methods

Learning Synthesis: Randomness

Pt. 2: Foundations with Buchla and Serge

Best Eurorack Oscillators of 2019
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Best Eurorack Oscillators of 2019

Favorite Modular Sound Generators This Year

A Brief History of MIDI
history

A Brief History of MIDI

In, Out, and Through Time

Best Synthesizers of 2019
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Best Synthesizers of 2019

Favorite Standalone and Semi-Modular Synths of the Year

Learning Synthesis: Randomness
methods

Learning Synthesis: Randomness

Pt. 1: Background and Basic Random Techniques

Halloween Distortion Party with Noise Engineering
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Halloween Distortion Party with Noise Engineering

Ruina Family Overview and More

Contact Mics, Transducers, and Thrift-store Electronics
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Contact Mics, Transducers, and Thrift-store Electronics

An Evening with Crank Sturgeon

ASM Hydrasynth In-Depth Demo
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ASM Hydrasynth In-Depth Demo

Oscillators, WaveScan, and Mutators Explained

The Korg MS-20
history

The Korg MS-20

An Affordable Semi-Modular Masterpiece

Delving Into Synth Voices
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Delving Into Synth Voices

A Great Place to Get Started with Eurorack Modular Synthesizers

Bionic Lester Mk3 and Beyond
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Bionic Lester Mk3 and Beyond

An Interview with Scott Jaeger (Industrial Music Electronics)

Empress Effects ZOIA Walkthrough
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Empress Effects ZOIA Walkthrough

Modular Ecosystem in a Single Pedal

K-Board Pro 4 + Kijimi
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K-Board Pro 4 + Kijimi

The Evolution of MIDI through MPE

Roland MC-101 at a Glance
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Roland MC-101 at a Glance

A New Generation of Groovebox

Microfreak Hybrid Synthesizer
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Microfreak Hybrid Synthesizer

A Walkthrough with Ian from Arturia

Ashun Sound Machines Hydrasynth
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Ashun Sound Machines Hydrasynth

Interview with ASM's Glen Darcey

Time-Based Effects
methods

Time-Based Effects

Exploring Time with the Make Noise Mimeophon

Making the Mimeophon
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Making the Mimeophon

Perspectives from SoundHack's Tom Erbe

Expanding the Make Noise 0-Coast
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Expanding the Make Noise 0-Coast

Ideas for Growing Your Semi-Modular Setup

Bizmuth Modular Bizmuth
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Bizmuth Modular Bizmuth

Chaotic Signal Router & Gate Source

Exploring The World of SOMA Laboratory
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Exploring The World of SOMA Laboratory

An Interview with Vlad Kreimer

The Roland TR-808
history

The Roland TR-808

The History of the Most Famous Drum Machine Ever

Morph Multidimensional Touch Controller
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Morph Multidimensional Touch Controller

A Walkthrough with Peter from Sensel

1010 Music BlackBox
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1010 Music BlackBox

A Tiny and Powerful Sampler

Sine, Square, Triangle, Saw
methods

Sine, Square, Triangle, Saw

The Difference Between Waveforms and Why It Matters

What is a Synthesizer?
methods

What is a Synthesizer?

Basics and Beyond

Interview with Bana Haffar
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Interview with Bana Haffar

Discussing New Record "Genera," Process, and More

The Mojave Desert Modular Experiment
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The Mojave Desert Modular Experiment

Dillon Bastan

The Mojave Desert Modular Experiment
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The Mojave Desert Modular Experiment

Patrick Shiroishi

The Novation Summit
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The Novation Summit

Inside Novation's Second—and Best—Luxury Synthesizer

The Mojave Desert Modular Experiment
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The Mojave Desert Modular Experiment

Dustin Wong + Takako Minekawa

The Roland TR-707
history

The Roland TR-707

The most underrated machine in the Rhythm Composer family

The Mojave Desert Modular Experiment
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The Mojave Desert Modular Experiment

Zachary Paul

The Frontiers of Electronic Music
history

The Frontiers of Electronic Music

Revisiting Early Soviet Electronic Instruments

Humble Audio Quad Operator
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Humble Audio Quad Operator

FM Has Never Been Easier

The Roland TR606
history

The Roland TR606

The Dark Horse of the Drumatix

Master Blasting with Noise Engineering
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Master Blasting with Noise Engineering

Cursus Iteritas Percido, Distortion of the Month, and More

Polyend Perc
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Polyend Perc

Bringing Acoustic Sound to Electronic Musicians

Perfect Circuit Sound Laboratory
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Perfect Circuit Sound Laboratory

Music Technology Flux Space

Arturia Microfreak
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Arturia Microfreak

Maybe the Coolest Digital Synth Under $300

Superbooth 2019
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Superbooth 2019

The More Synths, The Merrier

Elektron Digitone Keys
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Elektron Digitone Keys

Electronic Instruments for Electronic Music

Make Noise X-PAN
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Make Noise X-PAN

How to Get Excited About a Mixer

Learning Synthesis: Waveshapers
methods

Learning Synthesis: Waveshapers

A Guide to Destructive Sound Processing and Waveform Design

Moog Matriarch
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Moog Matriarch

Or: Who Needs Polyphony When You Have Paraphony

Super Signal Processor Overview
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Super Signal Processor Overview

A Guided Tour of the Percussa SSP

Technos Acxel Walkthrough
videos

Technos Acxel Walkthrough

Concepts & Workflows for Additive Resynthesis

Learning Synthesis: Envelopes
methods

Learning Synthesis: Envelopes

Part Two: Complex Envelopes, Arbitrary Functions, & Beyond

Synthplex 2019
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Synthplex 2019

Report from the Synthesizer Neverland

Learning Synthesis: LFOs
methods

Learning Synthesis: LFOs

The Tides of Modulation

Learning Synthesis: Envelopes
methods

Learning Synthesis: Envelopes

Part One: ADSR, AD, AR, & Friends

SSF Stereo Dipole
videos

SSF Stereo Dipole

Far More than Just Four Filters

Rings Into Clouds
videos

Rings Into Clouds

A Patch for the Ages

Learning Synthesis: VCAs
methods

Learning Synthesis: VCAs

Developing Dynamics and Modulating Modulation

Inspiring Women in Electronic Music
history

Inspiring Women in Electronic Music

Pioneers and Modern Sonic Radicals

Learning Synthesis: Filters
methods

Learning Synthesis: Filters

A Guide to Sweeping Success

WMD Metron Demo
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WMD Metron Demo

A Guided Tour by Alex from WMD

Learning Synthesis: Oscillators
methods

Learning Synthesis: Oscillators

The Voice Of The Machine

Vector Rescanning Jam
videos

Vector Rescanning Jam

Scanline Manipulation with LZX & Vectrex

Kick Drum Synthesis Techniques
methods

Kick Drum Synthesis Techniques

Creating Eurorack Patches Inspired By 808 & 909 Schematics

Sequential Circuits Prophet VS
history

Sequential Circuits Prophet VS

Timbral Trajectories through Vector Synthesis

Learning Synthesis
methods

Learning Synthesis

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Gamechanger Audio Plasma
videos

Gamechanger Audio Plasma

High-Voltage Distortion for Guitars, Synths, & More

Flight of the Navigator
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Flight of the Navigator

Post-NAMM Talk with 4MS & Tiptop Audio

NAMM 2019 Coverage
spotlight

NAMM 2019 Coverage

Our Favorite New Gear for the New Year

Make Noise QPAS and You
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Make Noise QPAS and You

Multipeak Filter and Binaural Madness

Affordable Elektron
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Affordable Elektron

Digging In With Elektron's Model:Samples Groovebox

Korg Volca Modular
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Korg Volca Modular

West Coast, Low Cost

Modulation In Depth
methods

Modulation In Depth

The Basics of Phase Distortion and Frequency Modulation

Fifty Shades of Grains
history

Fifty Shades of Grains

Exploring the Universe of Microsound and Particle Sound Synthesis

Distinctly Doepfer
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Distinctly Doepfer

5 Modules You Might Have Overlooked

Curing that Syncing Feeling
videos

Curing that Syncing Feeling

Keep Up with the E-RM Multiclock