methods
Making Music with Plants
A Bird's-Eye History & Modern Methods
spotlight
Expression Pedal Alternatives
New Approaches to Pedal Performance
history
History of the PT2399 Delay Chip
From Karaoke Machine to Lo-Fi Music Icon
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Buying Guide: Semi-Modular Synthesizers
Our Favorites from Moog, Make Noise, Bastl, Arturia, and More
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Modular Trends: Touchplate Controllers
History + Modern Options
history
The Other Prophets
Exploring Sequential's Polysynth Past
spotlight
Talking Seashell: an Interview with Jason Lim of Instruō
The Art of Designing Selfishly
history
The Boss Microrack Series
Unusual Studio Staples from the 1980s
methods
How to Record Guitar
Tips, Techniques, & Gear You Will Need
history
Korg & the Analog Renaissance
How Korg Brought Analog Back
methods
Mid/Side Processing in Eurorack
Concepts in Spatial Processing
history
Hidden Meaning
In The Realm of Subliminal Audio
history
Beyond the Minimoog
Exploring the Monophonic World of Moog
history
Pat Metheny: the Electronic Music Legacy
Robots, Rolands, and Synclaviers with a Jazz Legend
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Envelope Generators
Articulation + Animation from ALM, Xaoc, Intellijel, and More
history
Spaced Out: The Gear of Shoegaze
The Guitars, Amps, and Effects that Defined the Genre
history
Mutable Instruments Clouds Retrospective
The Module that Brought Granular Synthesis to the Masses
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Intellijel Multigrain Overview
I Can Grain Multitudes (And You Can Too!)
history
Zeroes and Ones, Pt. 2
A Continuing Voyage through the History of Computer Music
history
The Gear of Squarepusher's Go Plastic
A Masterclass in Creative Sound Design
history
20 Years of the Korg microKORG: a Retrospective
Unraveling the Legacy of the Synthesizer That Just Keeps Going
history
Why We Care About Kate Bush
Electronic Music's Elusive Champion
history
Zeroes and Ones, Pt. 1
Tracing the History of Computer Music
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Which Elektron Box is Right for You?
Elektron's Full Lineup of Synthesizers + Drum Machines Explained
history
Building a Computer Music Instrument: the Fairlight CMI
History of the Early Sampler + Audio Workstation
history
J Dilla's Donuts: a Retrospective
Investigating the Hip-Hop Plunderphonic Masterpiece
history
Examining the BOSS / Roland SP Series Samplers
A Lo-Fi History to Study To
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Random Voltage Generators
Let's Get Stochastic
history
The Sound: an Interview with Tom Oberheim
Discussing Personal History, Polyphonic Synths, and the Analog Renaissance
history
Forgotten Oddities: the Oberheim Perf/X Series
MIDI Performance Effects from the Late 1980s
methods
Building a Pedalboard for Shoegaze
Dreamy Textures, Distorted Ambience, and Beyond
history
History of the Oberheim OB Series
Revisiting the Greatest Polysynths of the Past and Present
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Superbooth 2025 Coverage: In Depth
Fresh News from the Biggest Synth Event of the Year
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The New Message: Moog Messenger Overview
First Look at Moog's Decidedly Modern Monosynth
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Take It to Go: 1010 Bento Overview
A Quick Look at the New Sampling Production Lab
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First Look at the Polyend MESS Multi-Effect Pedal
Performance Effects and Step Sequencing are Underfoot
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Instruo Seashell: the Semi-Modular Synth for Everyone
A Desktop Synthesizer with Computer Integration in Mind
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Make Noise Jumbler Overview
A Truly Playable Signal Routing Matrix for Modular Synthesizers
history
Somebody Call a Doctor: History of BOSS Drum Machines
Affordable Rhythm Machines from the '80s and Beyond
history
Mutable Instruments Braids in Hindsight
Legacy of the Original Macro Oscillator
history
Miles Davis: the Electronic Music Legacy
How a Jazz Legend Embraced New Technology
history
Inventing Electronic Music: Harald Bode
Revisiting One of Electronic Music's Pioneering Inventors
history
Mutable Instruments: a (Brief) Retrospective
Revisiting the Most Influential Synthesizer Designs of the Modern Era
history
Sound As Code
The Intelligence Of Listening
history
Making Waves: the PPG System
Revisiting an Early Digital Audio Ecosystem
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Sequencers
A Selection of Sequencers for Your Modular Synthesizer
history
That's Not a Prophet!
A History of Sequential's Other Synthesizers
history
Alive: History of the Talk Box
Our Favorite Novelty Guitar Effect is Waiting for a Comeback
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Buying Guide: Eurorack LFOs
The Best Modulation Sources for Your Modular System
history
History: Korg PS Series Polyphonic Modular Synthesizers
PS-3300, PS-3200, and PS-3100 Explored
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Exploring Trace and Path
An Interview With DivKid And Vostok Instruments
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PlayFader is Serious Fun
An Interview with Andrew Hadjiantoni of Play All Day
history
Inventing Electronic Music: Raymond Scott
The Secret Achievements of an Electronic Music Pioneer
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Tiptop Audio's ART of Modular Polyphony
A New Paradigm for Eurorack Modular Patching
history
Legacy of the Casio SK-1 Sampling Keyboard
Casio SK Series Overview + History
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Managing Multiplicity: Make Noise MultiMod Overview
Controlled Complexity for Your Modular Synthesizer
history
Perspectives on New Wave
Reflecting on a Genre that Resists Definition
methods
Releasing Your Music: Digital Distribution
Understanding Digital Distribution + Planning Your Release
methods
Releasing Your Music: Physical Media or Digital Only?
Planning Your Release Format from a Creative Headspace
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Releasing Your Music: Labels vs. Self-Releasing
What to Expect When Working with a Record Label
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NAMM 2025 Coverage: In-Depth
New Electronic Music Gear from NAMM + Buchla & Friends
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Designing Interaction with Axel Hartmann
An Interview with the Legendary Synthesizer Designer
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Hoovers, Grooveboxes, and ROMplers: the Synthesizers of Rave
The Technology of '90s Dance Music
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The Weird World of Doepfer
Doepfer's Strangest Eurorack Modules Explained
history
Multitrack Cassette Recorders in the 21st Century
History, Techniques, and How to Choose a Recorder
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Modular Concepts: Polyphonic Eurorack Modules
A Tour of Eurorack-Format Polysynths
history
Why We Care About Kraftwerk
Robots, Calculators, and the Man-Machine
methods
Studio Concepts: What is Word Clock?
Keeping Your Studio In Sync
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User Perspectives on the OXI Coral
A Full Multi-Timbral, Multi-Part Synth in a Eurorack Module
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Studio Concepts: What is Multiband Compression?
Clarity, Sparkle, and Utility Processing All in One
history
Inventing Electronic Music: Homer Dudley
Voder, Vocoder, and Beyond
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User Perspectives on the OXI One
A MIDI + CV Controller for Any Occasion
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Physical Modeling in Eurorack: an Introduction
Plonks, Pings, Rings, Strings, and Twangs Explained
history
Inventing Electronic Music: the Ondes Martenot
Making Waves into the 21st Century
history
History of the Shure SM-7
The Story of Our Favorite Dynamic Microphone
history
History of the Clavia Nord Modular
Modular Synthesis from the Year 2000
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Korg NTS-2 Oscilloscope Review
A Handy Utility for Getting Started with Modular
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Why We Care About Tangerine Dream
Pioneering Popular Electronic Music
history
History of the Moog Memorymoog
Moog's Greatest Polysynth...Or Flagship Folly?
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Artist Picks: Best Gear of the Year 2024
Eurorack Modules, Synthesizers, Studio Gear, and Beyond
methods
The Programmable Eurorack
Interfacing Eurorack with Max/MSP, Pure Data, SuperCollider, and ChucK
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Label Spotlight: Psychic Liberation
An Interview with Nick Klein
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That's Not an Oscillator!
Unconventional Sound Sources for Your Eurorack System
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Studio Concepts: What is a Crossover?
Splitting Spectra + Keeping Your Frequencies in Check
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MCO MkII with Matthew Allum of ALM/Busy Circuits
How ALM's Oscillator Went From MkI to Mach 2
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Tiptop 259t and 285t: The Buchla Eurorack Family Grows Again
Classic Complex Oscillation + Frequency Shifting Galore
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Best Eurorack Modular Gear of 2024
New Gear from ALM, Bastl, Xaoc Devices, Tiptop, & More
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Best Synthesizers, Drum Machines, and Samplers of 2024
New from Elektron, Pittsburgh, Moog, Teenage Engineering, & More
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Best Pedals + Effects of 2024
New from Red Panda, Noise Engineering, ALM, & More
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Best Synths for Beginners
How to Choose Your First Synthesizer
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Awesome Electronic Music Gear Under $200
The Best Budget Synths, Drum Machines, Effect Pedals, Noisemakers, and More
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10 Best Gifts for Electronic Musicians + Music Producers
Affordable Synthesizers, Sound Design Tools, Recording Gear, & More!
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Expression + Electronic Music with Sarah Belle Reid
Discussing Musical Interaction + New Approaches to Performance
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We Are Made of Stardust: An Interview with Qu-Bit Electronix
Andrew Ikenberry Talks About Looper Design + More
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Say Hello to Synth: an Interview with Polyend
Polyend CEO Piotr Raczyński on Synth's History + Workflow
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Musical Thinking In the Leibniz Subsystem
An Interview with Xaoc Devices
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Do You Need to Know Music Theory to Make Electronic Music?
Tradition, Intuition, and the Development of Musical Logics
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Studio Concepts: What is Dithering?
Accounting for Quantization Errors in Digital Audio + More
history
History of the Synclavier
How New England Digital Changed the Future of Music
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Elektron Digitone II Overview
Exploring Synth Machines + New Features
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Chaotic Sound Synthesis
Concepts, History, and Techniques
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Collide 4: an Interview with Joranalogue + Hainbach
The Minimal Maximalists on Instrument Design & More
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Bandcamp Picks: October 2024
Music from Jessica Ekomane, Max Jaffe, Second Seasons, & More
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Modular Concepts: What is a Precision Adder?
Creative Tactics for Complex Sequencing
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History of Synthesizers + Progressive Rock
How Synthesizers Shaped the Prog Sound in the 1970s
history
History of Moog's Polyphonic Synthesizers
Polymoog, Memorymoog, Muse, and More
methods
Studio Concepts: Integrating Effects Pedals
The Why & How of Adding Pedals to Your Recording Setup
history
Stand Up: History of the Keytar
The Story of Electronic Music's Favorite Instrument
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Modular Concepts: Harmony in Eurorack
Harmony-Oriented Sound Sources + Additional Strategies
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Thinking On Your Feet: an Interview with Pedal Brainz
Damian Kastbauer on the Power of Expressive Control
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Modular Concepts: What is a Multiple?
Splitting Signals in Your Eurorack Modular Synthesizer
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Interview: Creating the Roland AIRA Compact P-6
Process + Vision with Project Leader Hiromu Nagasawa-San
history
Take It to Go: Suitcase Synthesizers
The Incredible Portable Synthesizers of the 1970s
history
Synths + Strings: History and Techniques of Guitar Synthesis
Navigating the World of Guitar Synthesizers
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FAR: an Interview with Karl Ekdahl / Knas
Electronic Musical Instruments as Vehicles for Art
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Effect Pedal Concepts: What is Parallel Processing?
Complicating Your Signal Flow...For the Better
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Modular Concepts: What is an Envelope Follower?
Audio to CV + Building Expression in Modular Synthesizers
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Matrix Mixers & How to Use Them in Your Modular Synthesizer
Explanation & Signal Routing Applications
history
Perspectives on Onkyo
Discovering Sound Through Silence
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Modular Concepts: Analog Shift Registers
Dynamic Voice Allocation, Arabesque Patches, and More
history
Casio CZ Series History: When Phase Distortion Was Born
The Story of the '80s Favorite Consumer Synthesizers
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Building a Modular Synthesizer for Techno
Conceptual Breakdown + Practical Module Recommendations
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Meet Chromaplane: an Interview with Passepartout Duo
Thoughts on Inventing Instruments + KOMA Collaboration
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Analog Summing & Working In the Box
Strategies for Adding Analog Sound to Hybrid Workflows
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Crumar Spirit: History, Overview, and the New Production Run
The Spirit Lives On: An Interview with Andrea Agnoletto
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Proudly Digital: An Interview with Dr. Yu Endo of Sonicware
Designing Accessible Music Technology + Living Joyfully
history
Technos Acxel Resynthesizer
Additive Synthesis at the Turn of the 1990s
history
Synthesizers + Spectralism
Charting the Origins of Spectraphon + Panharmonium
history
Ten Great 1980s Drum Machines (that Aren't Rolands)
The Other Heroes of the Golden Era of Drum Machines
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Which Moog Semi-Modular Synth is Right for Me?
Mavis, Mother-32, DFAM, Subharmonicon, Labyrinth, & Spectravox
history
Perspectives on Demoscene Music
Hacking + Stretching Computational Limitations...as an Art Form
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An Interview with Mikel Patrick Avery
Turning Creative Problem Solving Into Art
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Moog Labyrinth Semi-Modular Synthesizer Overview
So What IS a Parallel Generative Analog Synthesizer, Anyway?
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Notes from a Quiet Life: an Interview with Washed Out
Discussing New Album, World-Building, & Interdisciplinary Art
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Akai MPC Series History
The Story of Electronic Music's Most Revolutionary Sampler
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Studio Concepts: What is ADAT?
History & Usage in the Modern Studio
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The Learning of Urgency: an Interview with Kasbo
Background, Process, and Stepping Back from the Grind
history
Perspectives on IDM
Music That Makes Your Mind Go "Brrrrrrrrrr"
methods
Audio Effect Concepts: What is an Envelope Filter?
Quack, Zap, and Auto-Wah Effects Explained
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10 of the Strangest Synths at Perfect Circuit
Modern Oddities from Ciat-Lonbarde, Make Noise, & More
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Studio Concepts: Why Record at 32-Bit Float?
Pros and Cons of 32-Bit Floating Point Audio Recording
history
History of the Suzuki Omnichord
From Strumplates to Circuit Bending and Beyond
methods
Synthesizer Tuning Standards Explained
1V/Oct, Hz/Volt, and What They Mean for You
methods
So...Can You Make REAL Music On That Thing?
Key Concepts for Keeping Modular Synth "Musical"
history
Howl & Maul: the Akai Wolf Series
The Story of Rhythm Wolf, Timbre Wolf, and Tom Cat
history
Perspectives on Vaporwave
Evaporating Together + Aural Hauntology
history
Electronic Music Genres Explained
A Roadmap to Dance and Electronic Music from Disco to Today
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Electro-Harmonix Looper Pedals: an Overview
Comparing EHX's Current Live Looping Pedals
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Airplane Mode: Musings on Going DAWless
Strategies for Building a DAWless Workflow
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500 Series in the Home Studio, Pt. 2
How to Plan Your First Lunchbox
history
Something in the Air: Alesis AirSynth + AirFX
Gestural Oddities from the Turn of the Millennium
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500 Series in the Home Studio, Pt. 1
Getting Acquainted with 500 Series Concepts
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Collaborations & Inspirations: Interview with Tyler Parkford
Musical Background, Gear, and Process
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Superbooth 2024 Coverage: In Depth
New Synthesizers, Eurorack Modular Gear, Effect Pedals, and More
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ALM Busy Circuits MFX Pedal Overview
Delectable Vintage-Inspired Effects + More, Now in a Pedal
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Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2 Review
Pushing Analog Synthesis Forward—Again
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Moog Spectravox Semi-Modular Spectral Processor Overview
The Newest Addition to Moog's Semi-Modular Synth Family
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FullTouch and You: Arturia Polybrute 12 Overview
A Polyphonic Synthesizer with Uncommon Expressive Potential
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Black Hole: an Interview with Collision Devices
Talking with the Team Behind the Otherworldly Pedals
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The Ins and Outs: An Interview with Boredbrain
Expanding on the Amazing Xcelon Mixer
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Bandcamp Picks: May 2024
New Music from Floating Shrine, Dillon Bastan, & More
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ONE To Rule Them All: An Interview with OXI Instruments
Manuel Talks Sequencing, MPE in Modular Synths, and More!
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New from Make Noise: PrssPnt + ChSvr
New Touch Controller & Voltage Processor Revealed
methods
Mid/Side Processing Explained
What is It and When Should You Use It?
history
The Curious History of the ROMpler
Where Did They Come From...and Where Did They Go?
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Elektron Digitakt II Overview
A Fresh Take on the Modern Classic Sampler Concept
history
Yamaha's CX5M: FM Synthesizer + Computer
A Curious Intersection of 1980s Technology
methods
Stereo Microphone Techniques Explained
An Overview of the Most Common Stereo Miking Scenarios
methods
Building a Pedalboard for Ambient Music
Discussing Effect Selection, Pedal Order, and More
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Bandcamp Picks: April 2024
Federico Mosconi, Elliott Sharp, Sparkle Division, + More
history
Perspectives on Minimalism
Music of Process, and a Simple Lush Thought
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Meet Replay: an Interview with VONGON
Getting to Know VONGON's New Polysynth
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No Big Deal: an Interview with Walker & Royce
On New Album, Collaboration, and Bending the Rules
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Welcome to the Club: an Interview with CHOMPI Club
On Community, Accessibility, and the World's Cutest Sampler
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Building a Language: an Interview with Frap Tools
On New Module Cunsa & Designing Instruments for Electronic Music
history
Crashing Waves: History of Wavetable Synthesizers
How PPG, Waldorf, and Others Shaped the History of Synthesis
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MIDI 2.0 and You
A Brief Overview of MIDI 2.0's Evolution and Future
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Max/MSP gen~ and More: An Interview with Graham Wakefield
Generating Sound and Organizing Time Book 1, Patching with gen~, and Beyond!
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Bandcamp Picks: March 2024
New from Sissy Spacek, fendoap, Patricia Taxxon, & More
history
Perspectives on New Age Music
An Immersive Constellation of Sound
methods
What's Wrong with MIDI?
How MPE and MIDI 2.0 Overcome MIDI's Shortcomings
methods
Effect Pedal Concepts: Building a Stereo Pedalboard
Tips & Tricks for Adding Some Space to Your Guitar Rig
history
Perspectives on Ambient Music
How the 20th Century Expanded Sound and Space
methods
Recording to Tape: Why or Why Not?
Pros and Cons of Working with Magnetic Tape in the 21st Century
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Put a Ring (Mod) On It: Warm Audio RingerBringer Overview
The Best Ring Modulator of All Time...Just Smaller
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Choosing Your First Microphone
Demystifying Microphone Lingo + Specs to Pay Attention To
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Synthesis Methods Explained: Concatenative Sound Synthesis
Bridging Music and Data Science
methods
Patching Tips: Sequential Switches
Switching Up the Signal Routing in Your Modular Synth
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Bandcamp Picks: February 2024
Free Improvisation, Buchla Tunes, and Warm Textural Journeys
history
Moogerfoogers: A Retrospective
How Moog Brought Modular Synths Back...as Effect Pedals
methods
Mastering Matters: Working With a Mastering Engineer
What to Expect & How to Prepare for Mastering Your Music
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NAMM 2024 Coverage: In Depth
The Latest Synths, Eurorack Modules, Effect Pedals, + More
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Mastering Matters: What is Mastering?
When & Why You Should Work With a Mastering Engineer
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KingKORG NEO: Return of the King
Tracing Korg History Towards a New Monarch
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EarthQuaker Devices Gets Complex: The Wave Transformer
An Overview of EQD's New Eurorack Oscillator + Waveshaper
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Synth City: An Interview with Lubelski
Lubelski Talks New EP, Modular Synths, Eventide H90 + More
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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
methods
What is a Low Pass Gate?
More Than Bongos: Buchla, Eurorack, and Beyond
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Effect Pedal Concepts: Delays with External Feedback Loops
Mystical Sounds of Accumulative Processing Explained
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Beyond Conventional Synthesis: Worlds Within Cocoquantus
Exploring Ciat-Lonbarde's Chaotic Delay/Sampling Ecosystem
methods
Modern Approaches to FM Synthesis
Software, Hardware, & Modular Gear for Getting Deep with FM
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Sound Decisions: A Guide To Audio Analysis Tools
Oscilloscopes, Spectrograms, Goniometers, and When to Use Them
history
Moogsploitation: Switched-On Synths in the '60s and '70s
How Moog Composed the Future of Music
methods
Generative Music: How, Why, & What's With the Succulents?
Exploring Generative Art and Modular Synthesizers
history
Telegraphic Harmonies: A Brief History of the Telharmonium
The Life and Demise of One of the First Electronic Musical Instruments
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Synth History Presents: an Interview with !!! (Chk Chk Chk)
Nic, Raf, and Chris from !!! on Their Influences, Gear, and More
history
X0X: How Roland Accidentally Changed the Face of Music
History of the TR-808, TR-909, TB-303, and More
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Waveform Magazine Presents: Interview with ALM Busy Circuits
10 Years of Busy Patching | from Waveform Issue 11
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Multi-Effects
Audio Processing Powerhouses for Your Modular Synthesizer
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Expanding Your Eurorack: Omri Cohen on ES-9 + VCV Rack
Integrating Software and Hardware Modular Systems
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Computer Music for Everyone: An Interview with Madrona Labs
Randy Jones on Madrona Labs History and New Instrument Sumu
history
A Brief History of the Stylophone
Quirky Oddity or Enduring Classic Synthesizer?
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Bandcamp Picks: December 2023
The Latest from Patrick Shiroishi, TALsounds, Chaser, and More
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Noise Engineering Iteritas Retrospective
The Past + Future of Some of the Most Influential Eurorack Modules
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Effect Pedal Concepts: What is Voltage Sag?
The Art of Power Starvation and How To Do It (Safely)
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Interview: Designing the teenage engineering EP-133 K.O. II
TE Founder / Designer David Eriksson on Their Newest Sampler
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Artist Picks: Best Gear of the Year 2023
Eurorack Modules, Synthesizers, Effect Pedals, and Beyond
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Staff Picks: Best Gear of the Year 2023
Our Favorite Eurorack Modules, Pedals, and Synthesizers of 2023
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Cases
Choosing the Modular Case That's Right for You
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Bandcamp Picks: November 2023
Honestly Same's Hot Plate Only, Emptyset's ash, Aliens are Real, + more
videos
Spooky Sound Design with Your Patch Pals
Slimy Synths + Hair-Raising Setups to Creep Out Your Neighbors
history
Sounds of the Ether: a Brief History of the Theremin
100+ Years of One of the Strangest Electronic Musical Instruments
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Celebrating 500 Articles on Signal
A Continued Exploration of the Past + Future of Electronic Music
history
The Long Hum: a Deep Dive into the Ephemeral World of Drone
From Mystical Origins to Modern Drone Machines
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The Noise Engineering Alia Platform: Iteritas is Back
Hello Debel Iteritas, and Welcome Back to Basimilus and Manis
history
Audio Effect Concepts: What is Chorus?
History + Technique of Chorus Explained
methods
Thinking Out of the Box: Should You Buy a Hardware Synth?
The Pros and Cons of Working with Hardware
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What is a Virtual Analog Synthesizer?
Exploring the History and Current State of VA Synthesis
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Effect Pedal Concepts: What is a Loop Switcher?
Effect Pedal Audio Routing Utilities Explained
history
History of the Yamaha CS-80 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer
A Deep Dive Into Yamaha's Magnum Opus of Synthesizer Design
methods
Compression, Limiting, Expansion, and Gating Explained
An Overview of Dynamics Processing for Electronic Music Production
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Interview: Getting Granular with Qu-Bit's New Module, Mojave
Andrew Ikenberry on Designing a Live Granular Audio Processor
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Bandcamp Picks: October 2023
Daniel Fishkin's Dark Listening, Robert AA Lowe's Telemarketers OST, & More
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Studio Concepts: What is Reamping?
The Wonderful World of Creative Re-Recording
methods
What is a DI / Direct Box? And...Do I Need One?
When and How to Use a Direct Box
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What is a Tracker? Polyend Tracker Mini + More
History, Resurgence, and Overview of Polyend's Modern Tracker Workstations
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Super Saws: History, Roland JP-8000, and Beyond
The Story and Inner Workings of Trance's Favorite Waveform
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Waveform Magazine Presents: an Interview with Dreadbox
Dreadbox History & Philosophy | from Waveform Issue 5
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Roland GAIA 2 Virtual Analog + Wavetable Synthesizer Review
Roland's Newest Affordable Keyboard Synthesizer
history
Kaoss Theory: History of the Korg Kaoss Pad
Origins, Present, & Future of Korg's Intuitive Touch Controller
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Reverbs
Adding Some Space to Your Modular Synthesizer
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Synth History: an Interview with Lips from Anvil
Following Your Dream
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Speaking the Language: Thoughts on Controller Design
Many Mindsets for Interacting with Electronic Musical Instruments
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Bastl Kastle ARP Handheld Modular Synthesizer Review
Overview of Bastl's New Modular Melody Generator
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Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Physical Modeling?
Using Digital Models of Acoustic Instruments in Synthesizer Design
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Alternative MIDI Controllers: New Ways To Touch Music
A Brief History & New Approaches to Interface Design
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Building a Polyphonic Modular Synth with Doepfer Modules
New Approaches to Classic Analog Polyphony
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Mixing it Up with Noise Engineering: Xer Mixa
An Interview with NE About Their New Eurorack Hybrid Mixer Design
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Overdrive vs. Distortion vs. Fuzz: What's the Difference?
Gaining a Clearer Understanding of Guitar Dirt Pedals
history
History of the Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer
Techno's Favorite Drum Machine
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Analog World: an Interview with Weston Precision Audio
Devin Weston on Design Philosophy and the H1 Analog Harmonizer
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Samplers
Drums, Granular, and Full-Featured Sample Workstations for Your Modular System
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Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Granular Synthesis?
Exploring the Infinite Realm of Microsound
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Bandcamp Picks: September 2023
Ki Oni's A Leisurely Swim To Everlasting Life, Brin + Dustin Wong's Texture II, + More
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Designing Joy: an Interview with Tatsuya Takahashi
Korg.Berlin CEO on Acoustic Synthesis, Sustainability, and Design Philosophy
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Tricking Your Ears: Auditory Illusions
Psychoacoustic Tricks + How to Use Them In Your Music
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Splits & Layers: What is a Multitimbral Synth?
The Power and Value of Multiple Simultaneous Sounds
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Echoes In Time: Electro-Harmonix 16 Second Digital Delay
The Groundbreaking Pedal That Changed Looping Forever
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Buying Guide: Looper Pedals
Capturing Time & Layered Loops
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Them's the Breaks: Breakbeat History + Techniques
Origin, Evolution, and Sampling Breaks Today
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Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Sampling?
Sample-Based Synthesis Techniques and Their Many Offshoots
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How Lo(fi) Can You Go? Sonicware's New Liven Lofi-6
An Affordable Lo-Fi Sampler/Groovebox at 6kHz
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ALM Busy Circuits MFX Multi-Effect Processor
One of the Coolest Compact Eurorack Modular Effects...Ever?
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Bandcamp Picks: August 2023
Bana Haffar's intimaa' إنتماء, Livir's Restons Caché.es, + More
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Rethinking Eurorack: Keeping it in the Rack...or Not
Some Not-So-Holistic Approaches to the Modular Synthesizer
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Integrating Modular Synthesizers Into Your Recording Setup
Shaking Up Your Studio Workflow—and Why
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Delays
The Best Echo Effects for Your Modular Synthesizer
methods
Musical Notation for Modular Synthesizers
Exploring Approaches to Electronic Music Notation
history
Audio Effect Concepts: What is Delay?
A Brief History + Modern Day Delay Pedals + Eurorack Modules
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Waveform Magazine Presents: an Interview with Corry Banks
Modbap Modular's History & Future | from Waveform Issue 7
methods
Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Wavetable Synthesis?
Examining One of the Earliest Digital Synthesis Methods
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SynthTubing with Starsky Carr: Part 3
Thoughts from YouTubers on How to Create Professional Content
methods
Patching Tips: Filter Pinging
Percussive Modular Synth Sounds—No Oscillators Required
methods
Effect Pedal Concepts: What is Tone Suck?
Buffered Bypass vs. True Bypass, & When it Matters
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Strymon Brig: a New Take on BBD-Style Delay Sounds
Digital Approaches to Classic Analog Delay Tone
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Shifting Contexts: An Interview with Carl Craig
Legendary Techno Producer Talks Modular Synths, New Work, and More
methods
Synthesis Methods Explained: What is FM Synthesis?
The Famously Complex Frequency Modulation Technique Demystified
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Modern Takes on the Classic Space Echo Effect
Roland's Tape Delays Reimagined in Modern Pedals, Plugins, and More
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Arturia MiniFreak Polyphonic Synthesizer Review
The Adventurous Hybrid Synth Family is Growing
methods
SynthTubing with Starsky Carr: Part 2
The Technical Side + Setting Up Your Synthesizer Video Workflow
history
A History of the Roland Space Echo
Celebrating 50 Years of Roland’s Tape Echo Chambers
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Filters
From Classics to New Approaches to Modular Synth Filter Design
methods
Crate Digging, Sample Flipping, & Vinyl Sampling Workflows
Plus—Thoughts on Building Your Own Setup
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An Interview with Peter Blasser
The Mind Behind Ciat-Lonbarde Talks Legacy, Inspiration, and More
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Warm Audio's New Take On Two Classic Effect Pedals
A Psychedelic Phasor and Outrageously Cool Distortion for Your Board
methods
Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Additive Synthesis?
Concepts in Acoustics + Harnessing Complexity for Sound Design
methods
Composing for Film: How it Works + Getting Started
Typical Workflows, Gear, Software, + Learning Opportunities
methods
SynthTubing with Starsky Carr: Part 1
Should You Start a Synthesizer YouTube Channel? How and Why
history
Roland and the Evolution of the Groovebox
The MC Series and the History of the All-in-One Music-Making Machine
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Our Pals' Favorite Eurorack Modulation Sources
Malekko Voltage Block, Tiptop Buchla 266t, and Of Course—Maths
history
Hello Victor: History of the RCA MkII Sound Synthesizer
Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer from the Dawn of Electronic Music
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Buying Guide: Reverb Pedals
Building Sonic Atmospheres with the Best Reverb Pedals Available
methods
Synthesis Methods Explained: What is Subtractive Synthesis?
Filters and the Prevailing Model of Synthesizer Design
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Hello Shnth: A Timbered Enigma in the World of Synthesizers
Modular Synthesis and Computer Music Encapsulated
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Pioneering a Format: the Doepfer A-100 System
An Overview of the Original Eurorack Modular Synthesizer System
methods
What is DIN Sync? How is it Different from MIDI?
Archaic Clocking and Control Protocol Explained
history
Hands Off: The Roland D-Beam's Lasting Musical Legacy
Interactive Light & a Controversial Approach to Expressive Control
methods
Getting Out of the Box: Controlling Hardware From Your DAW
MIDI Control Concepts for DAW Production
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Buying Guide: Hardware Samplers
Sample-Based Beatmaking Breakdown for Any Budget
history
Finding Vintage Synthesizer Tones in Modern Gear
Vintage Analog Polyphonic Synths and Modern Counterparts
methods
Going Modular: Should You Buy a Modular Synthesizer?
Cautionary Tales, Why, Why Not, and How
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Waveform Magazine Presents: an Interview with Animal Factory
Sonic Destruction from Bombay, India | from Waveform Issue 3
methods
Building a Home Studio: the Bare Essentials
How to Get Your Electronic Music Production Rig Up and Running
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Buying Guide: Delay Pedals
The Best Effect Pedals for Echoes and Evolving Atmospheres
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Audio Gear Obsession SUMMINGFACILITY + DYNAMICENGINE Review
Making the Modular Synthesizer the Center of Your Studio
methods
Open Back vs. Closed Back Headphones: What's the Difference?
How to Choose Your Next Pair of Studio Headphones
methods
Filter Basics with the Noise Engineering Roucha Legio
Cutoff, Resonance, Slope, and More Explained
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Getting Beastly with Bastl's Bestie: a Compact Mixer Review
The New Signal-Blending Friend for Your Synthesizer Collection
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Infinite Textures: Make Noise Soundhack Spectraphon
Complex Oscillators, Additive Synthesis, Resynthesis, and You
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Tiptop Buchla 207t + 296t: Newest Members of the 200t Family
Buchla 200 Mixer + Programmable Spectral Processor Reimagined for Eurorack
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Superbooth 2023 Coverage: In Depth
New Synthesizers, Eurorack Modular Gear, Effect Pedals, and More
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Roland AIRA Compact S-1 Tweak Synth Review
Newest Addition to the AIRA Compact Family
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Elektron Analog Heat +FX Overview
A Perfect Union of Analog + Digital Effects
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Interview with Marcus Ryle: Oberheim OB-X8 + More
Oberheim Collaborator Talks Brand History + Reformation
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Interview with William Mathewson: WMD is Back! + AMMT
WMD Founder Talks Brand History, Future, and New Company AMMT Synthesis
history
Harnessing Chaos: the Legacy of Rob Hordijk's Benjolin
Chaotic Synthesis and its Influence on Modern Designers
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Bandcamp Picks: May 2023
Too Hands Music for 18 Plug-Ins, U.S. Maple Revisited, and More
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Buying Guide: Eurorack Oscillators
Modular Synthesizer Oscillators from Make Noise, Xaoc, Bastl, Tiptop / Buchla, and More
history
What is a Hybrid Synthesizer? Analog + Digital Combined
Hybrid Synths in the Past and Present
methods
Building a Eurorack Modular Effect Processor
How to Make an Advanced Processing Powerhouse
history
Gear History: Akai S Series Rack Samplers
Vintage Lo-Fi Tones from the Past and Present
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T-Rex Binson Echorec: Echoes of the Past
A New Take on an Iconic Studio Effect
methods
Synthesizer Basics: What is PWM?
Pulse Width Modulation and You
methods
What is a Patchbay? Do I Need One?
Tying Your Synthesizers, Effects Pedals, and Studio Gear Together
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Random*Source Serge GTO Overview
A Fresh Update to an Essential Module in the Serge Modular Catalog
methods
Eurorack Modular Mixing Workflows: Outboard or In the Rack?
A Personal Journey Through the Art of Mixing + Modular Synths
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Intellijel Cascadia Semi-Modular Synth Overview
Plus! Danjel van Tijn Discusses Long-Awaited Standalone Synthesizer
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NAMM 2023 Coverage
Newest Studio Recording Gear, Synthesizers, Effect Pedals, and More
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Universal Audio Del-Verb + Galaxy '74 + Max Effect Pedals
New UAFX Pedals for 2023
methods
Using Make Noise's 0-CTRL with Your Eurorack System
Modular Tips + Tricks with Omri Cohen
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EarthQuaker Devices Aurelius Chorus Pedal Review
Three Delicious Flavors of Modulation for Any Pedalboard
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Bandcamp Picks: April 2023
Hypnotic Journeys + Sardonic Sonic Soap Operas
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Walrus Audio Fundamental Series Review
A New Line of Affordable + Flexible Effects Pedals From OKC
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Synth History Presents: Abe Seiferth Recommends
Top Picks for Synthesizers, Studio Gear, and Workflow Essentials
videos
Retrokits RK-008 Multitrack MIDI Recorder Review
Why Would You Need a Hardware MIDI Recorder?
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What is Bitmasking Synthesis? Kodamo Mask1 Review
A Unique Synthesis Method from Kodamo
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Waveform Magazine Presents: an Interview with Xaoc Devices
Discussing Design + Inspiration with Tomek Mirt + Marcin Łojek
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Andrew Huang Interview: SOMA Pulsar-23 + Beyond
Discussing Experimental Instruments, Exclusive Edition Pulsar-23, and More
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Phantasmagorical: An Interview with Mr. Bill
Mr. Bill Talks About Collaboration, Community, and His New Remix Album
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Interview: Oora On the Torso Electronics T-1
Thoughts On Algorithmic Sequencing, Inspiration, and More
methods
Patching Tips: Using Sequencers as Oscillators
Designing Your Own Modular Synthesizer Wave Shapes
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Expressive E Osmose MPE Keyboard Synthesizer Review
The Long-Awaited MPE Synth + Controller Is Here!
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Buying Guide: Multi-Effects Pedals
The Best Multi-FX for Guitar, Synthesizer, and More
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Melbourne Instruments Nina Hybrid Synthesizer Review
Are Motorized Knobs...Just a Gimmick?
methods
Analog vs. Digital Synthesizers: Which is Better?
Settling the Debate Once and For All
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Bandcamp Picks: March 2023
Orchestral + Electronic Immersion, Psychedelic Journeys, and More
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Squarp Hapax MIDI + CV Sequencer Review
The All-New Centerpiece Hardware Sequencer is Here
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Joranalogue Eurorack Modules: Demo + Overview
Patch Programmability in the 21st Century
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Roland SH-4d Desktop Synthesizer Review
An Affordable Multi-Timbral Synthesizer, Groovebox, and More
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Gamechanger Audio MOTOR Synth MkII Review
Diving Into the First-Ever Electro-Mechanical Desktop Synthesizer
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Buying Guide: Studio Audio Interfaces
Best Audio Interfaces for Home Studios and Professional Recording
methods
Creative Control Strategies: MIDI to CV
Connecting the Old and the New
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Bandcamp Picks: February 2023
Sonic Ceremonies, '90s Indie Haze, and the Limits of Sonic Ontological Integrity
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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
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Rainger FX Break Box Vinyl Scratch Pedal Review
Is Nu Metal Cool Again?
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Pittsburgh Modular Taiga Semi-Modular Synthesizer Review
Pushing the Boundaries of Classic Analog Synthesis
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Black Corporation ISE-NIN Analog Synthesizer Review
A Modern Refresh of Roland's Jupiter-8
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Buying Guide: Keyboard Synthesizers
The Best Analog, Digital, and Hybrid Synthesizers for Studio + Performance
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Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 Sampler + Sequencer Review
Plus—an Overview of the Entire Liven Series Lineup
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Which Sequential Synth is Right for You?
Prophet Model Comparison + Sequential Lineup Overview
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Tuning In: Fairfield Circuitry Roger That! Review
Radio Tuner Fuzz + Nonlinear Distortion in an Effect Pedal
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Modbap Modular Trinity + Hue Demo / Review
Corry Banks on His Newest Drum Synthesizer and Audio Processing Modules
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Buying Guide: Best Audio Interfaces Under $500
Top Picks for Home Recording Studios, Performance Rigs, and More
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Sequential Trigon-6 Polyphonic Synthesizer Review
A Modern Take on a Classic Synth Architecture
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Keith McMillen QuNexus + K-Board Comparison and Review
Affordable MPE + Abundant Connectivity
videos
Making Weird Sounds with Nick Reinhart: Volume 2
Putting the Boss SL-2 Slicer into Context
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4MS EnvVCA Series Modules: Overview + Comparison
A Trio of Eurorack Swiss-Army Knife Utilities
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Staff Picks: Best Electronic Music Gear of 2022
Eurorack Modules, Drum Machines, Effect Pedals, Video Synths, and More
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Bandcamp Picks: December 2022
ulla's Subtle Ambiences, Shiroishi's Contemplative Soundscapes, + More
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Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field Review + Hainbach Demo
The Iconic, Portable, Do-It-All Synth is Better Than Ever
history
Tiptop's Reimagined Buchla 266 Source of Uncertainty
Modular Synthesis Cult Legend in Eurorack Format: History + Review
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Artist Picks: Best Gear of the Year 2022
Synthesizers, Drum Machines, Effect Pedals, Eurorack Modules, and More!
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ALM Busy Circuits Pamela's Pro Workout Review
Eurorack's Best Clocking Module Just Got Better
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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
methods
Different Types of Synthesizers
Analog, Digital, Hybrid, Modular, and More Explained
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Eventide H90 Harmonizer Pedal Review
Groundbreaking Effects and Unparalleled Flexibility
videos
Our Pals' Top Three Filter Picks
Eurorack Modular and Standalone Filter Effects for Bleeps, Sweeps, and Creeps
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Bandcamp Picks: November 2022
Barry Schrader's Archival Buchla Pieces, crys cole's Understated Immersive Soundcapes, and More
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Buying Guide: Drum Machines
Affordable Favorites, Outrageous Oddities, and Hard-Hitting Modern Classics
methods
Takt Trickz: MIDI Controllers + Elektron Digitakt
Getting Hands-On With Your Groovebox
videos
Exploring the Unknown: Live Performance with Photay
Buchla Music Easel, Samples, and Embracing the Unexpected
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Vongon's Boutique Effect Pedal Lineup: An Overview
Paragraphs, Ultrasheer, and Polyphrase Reviewed
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Endorphin.es + Andrew Huang: Ghost Multi-Effect Review
A New Effect Processor for Eurorack Modular Synthesizers
videos
Our Pals' Top Three Reverb Pedal Picks
Mercury7, Nightsky, and CXM 1978 in Practice
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Bandcamp Picks: October 2022
Disheveled Cuss's Introspective Indie, Mazen Kerbaj's Cross-Cultural Sampling, and More
methods
Takt Trickz: Time Stretching on the Elektron Digitakt
Bending Time and Tackling the Tandem Problem
methods
What is Oscillator Sync?
Hard Sync, Soft Sync, and That Cars Lead Sound Explained
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Korg Volca Sample 2 Review
Getting Personal with One of the Best Budget Samplers
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Asheville Music Tools ADG-1 + ACV-1 Review
Analog Time Warping Effects Pedals from North Carolina
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Trailblazing with Herbs & Stones Pathways
A Matrix Mixer as a Path to Self-Discovery
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Elektron Song Mode Firmware Update
Digitakt, Digitone, and Syntakt are Better Than Ever!
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West Pest Semi-Modular Synthesizer Demo + Review
Cre8audio + Pittsburgh Take On West Coast Synthesis
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East Beast Semi-Modular Synthesizer Demo + Review
A New Collaboration from Cre8audio + Pittsburgh Modular
videos
Redstripedown's Hybrid Synth + Drum Machine Setup
Combining Modular Synths, MIDI, Effect Pedals, and More
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OXI One MIDI + CV Sequencer Review
A Unifying Force for Your Studio + Performance Setups
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Xaoc Devices Timiszoara Multi-Effect Module Overview
New Eurorack Effects Guaranteed to Make Your Head SPIN
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Oberheim OB-X8 Analog Synthesizer Demo + Review
Tom Oberheim is Back...with His Best Synth Yet
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Bandcamp Picks: September 2022
New Music from Federico Mosconi, Ewer, Richard Scott, & More
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PWM Malevolent Review: the Sinister Semi-Modular Synth
A Brutal New Release from PWM + Future Sound Systems
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Eventide Misha Controller + Sequencer Review
Getting to Know Your Tone Rows and Tickling the Backlit Plastics
history
Visiting the Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Los Angeles
Interview with VSM Curator Lance Hill + Thoughts on Vintage Synths
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ALM's ASQ-1 Performance Sequencer Review
A Fully-Featured X0X-Style Brain for Your Modular Synth
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Bastl Pizza Oscillator Overview + Demo
Have a Slice of Its Sonic Goodness (with All the Fixings)
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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
history
Electronic Music: Allen Strange's Classic Book Reissued
Jason Nolan on Revitalizing Strange's Text + Kickstarter Details
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Ambient Music Techniques for the SP-404 MkII
A Beat-less Approach to Roland's Iconic Sampler
methods
Unlocking Your Effects Pedals with MIDI
Tips for Extending Pedals with Digital Control
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A First Look at Make Noise's XPO Stereo Oscillator
New Module Revealed with Designer Tony Rolando
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Glitch Video FX with Syntonie's Circuit Bent Video Enhancer
Plus, Tips for Getting Started with Video Synthesis
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Boredbrain Monitr + UniFX + Xchangr Review
Connecting Your Eurorack System to Everything Else
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Cranborne 500R8 500 Series Chassis + Interface Review
The Perfect Pro Audio Entry Point for Electronic Musicians?
videos
Fashion Club Live Showroom Performance
Performing Tracks from New Record Scrutiny
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Novation Summit Bi-Timbral Synthesizer Review
Still One of the Best Keyboard Synths of 2022
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Noise Engineering's New Virt Iter Legio + Librae Legio
Introducing New Eurorack Module Platform
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Akai MPC Key 61: An MPC with Keys
The Legendary Music Production Center Transformed
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Buying Guide: Dynamic Microphones
Top Picks for Home Recording Studios, Live Performance, and More
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Moog Subsequent 37 Analog Synthesizer
Years Later...is it Still the Best Monosynth Available?
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Meet Moog's MAVIS
An Affordable (and Excellent) Desktop Semi-Modular Synthesizer
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NAMM 2022 Coverage
Newest Developments in Pro Audio, Synthesizers, Pedals, and More
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Focusrite Vocaster Series Audio Interfaces
Designed for Streaming, Podcasting, and Content Creation
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The Patch Pals Take On The Empress Effects ZOIA
Tips and Tricks for the Most Flexible Pedal and Eurorack Module
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Meris LVX: Effect Pedal, or Modular Delay System?
A New Take on Delay, Echo, Looping, and More
videos
An Interview with Squash & Biscuit
Discussing Sound Design & New Album Lavender Eggplant
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Polyend Play: a New Groovebox / Workstation
Performance and Production in the Player's Hands
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Superbooth 2022 Coverage
New Synthesiers, Drum Machines, Eurorack Modules, and More
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Qu-Bit Aurora: A Stereo Spectral Reverb Module
The Long-Awaited Eurorack Reverb is Finally Coming
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The New Roland Aira Compact Series
T-8 Beat Machine + J-6 Chord Synthesizer + E-4 Voice Tweaker
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Bandcamp Picks - May 2022
Synth Jams, ASMR Textures, and Humanitarian Aid
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Look Mum No Computer #1222 Performance VCO
A New Eurorack Oscillator from Sam Battle
methods
Quick Tip: Euclidean Sequencing on Pamela's Workout
...and What ARE Euclidean Rhythms, Anyway?
spotlight
Tony Rolando: Breakin' is a Memory
Make Noise Founder on New Album + Creative Process
videos
Jeremiah Chiu + Marta Sofia Honer
Live Viola + Eurorack Performance Setup
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Acid Rain Technology Constellation
Intricate Rhythms for Your Eurorack Modular Synth
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Korg ARP 2600 M Analog Semi-Modular Synthesizer
The Best Synth of All Time...Just Smaller
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Elektron Syntakt: Analog & Digital Worlds Collide
A Definitive Drum Machine for Modern Electronic Music
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Teenage Engineering TX-6 Field Mixer
A Pocket-Sized Studio + Performance Hub
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An Interview with John Tejada + Mesmé
Process + Tape Culture: Perfect Circuit Editions Mixtape 01
videos
Creative Effect Processing with Dylan Moon
Breaking Free from the Pedalboard
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Moog's New Etherwave Theremin
The Next Wave of Theremin Design is Here
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Korg Volca FM 2
Our Favorite Affordable FM Synthesizer Revisited
videos
Jamming in our Showroom: Brandon Coleman + Ronald Bruner Jr.
A Glimpse into LA's Wildly Inventive Jazz Scene
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Meris: Effect Pedals as Musical Instruments
Performable Effects for Guitar, Synthesizer, Studio, and Beyond
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Gentle Jams on the Gentle Wham
An Analog Drum Synthesizer from Herbs and Stones
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Bandcamp Picks - April 2022
Gritty Ambiences, Dusty Distant Textures, and Tradition Recontextualized
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Beamz: the Future of Music Production is Here
...and You Can Thank Flo Rida
methods
Alternatives to Expression Pedals
Atypical and Automated Methods for Controlling Effects
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Chase Bliss Audio Habit, an Echo Collector
...Or Is It Time Travel in a Guitar Pedal?
videos
In the Studio with Maude Vôs
Sound Design, Studio Setup, and Committing to Yourself
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Sputnik Modular Variable Waveform Generator
A Eurorack Oscillator with All the Waveshapes
videos
Using Effect Pedals with Upright Bass
Building Texture, Automated Accompaniments, and More
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Line 6 DL4 MkII
The Original Delay Modeler is Back and Better Than Ever
history
What is West Coast Synthesis...Really?
A Closer Look at Don Buchla's Legacy of Outsider Instrument Design
spotlight
Majella Audio Implexus Analog Synthesizer Review
East + West Coast Combined—Or Is It Something More?
history
East Coast Synthesis vs. West Coast Synthesis
Moog, Buchla, and the Original Myths of Modular Synthesis
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
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Bandcamp Picks - March 2022
Stop Doomscrolling and Listen: Hainbach, Shiroishi & Tobias, and More
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Modal Electronics COBALT5S
Virtual Analog Has a Slim New Look
spotlight
Elta Music Solar 50
Drone Synth, or Holistic Sound Creation Device?
history
What is Reverb?
Ambient Sonic Spaces, or Deconstructing Spacetime?
methods
Weird FX: Pitch Shifted Delays
Arpeggiated Echoes, Microshift Chorus, and Swirling Cacophony
spotlight
Sampling Techniques with DateNite
Combining Voice, Flute, Guitar, and Novation Circuit Rhythm
methods
What is CV/Gate? What is it Doing on My Gear?
Control Voltage and Gate Signals Explained
spotlight
Digitone OS Update 1.32
Optimized LFOs, Global FX Settings, and More!
history
A Brief History of Mu-Tron: Effects Pedals for the Ages
50 Years of Pioneering Sound Design for Performers
methods
Building a Pedalboard on a Budget
Expanding Your Sonic Palette Without Breaking the Bank
spotlight
Bandcamp Picks - February 2022
From Metaphysical Sonic Landscapes to Texture Music
methods
Making Your Bass Guitar Sound Like a Synthesizer
Effect Pedal Signal Flow Tips for Synth Sound Discovery
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Choruses We Love
EQD Sea Machine + Walrus Julianna + OBNE Visitor
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1010 Music Lemondrop + Fireball
New Nanobox Series Granular + Wavetable Synthesizers
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Phasers We Love
Strymon Zelzah + Mu-Tron Phasor III + MXR Deep Phase
history
A Brief History of Eventide, Pt. 2
Processors, Pedals, and Effects for the 21st Century
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Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-33 K.O.
Tips + Tricks for a Powerful Pocket-Sized Sampler
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An Interview with Red Means Recording
Background + Music + Modular System Giveaway
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Torso Electronics T-1 Algorithmic Sequencer
A Tantalizingly Tactile MIDI + CV Controller
videos
ALM Pam's New Workout: Tips + Tricks
Quantizer, Euclidean Sequencer, and Logic on PNW
spotlight
Pedals We Love: EHX's Intelligent Harmony Machine
Sounding in Perfect Harmony with Electro-Harmonix
methods
Synthesizer Basics: What is a Filter Sweep?
Quick Tips for Sweeping Success
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Bastl Instruments SoftPop 2
The Chaotic Semi-Modular Synth + Groovebox Returns
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Pedals We Love: Malekko Heavy Industry's Polyamorator
Synchronized Relations
videos
62HP: Ultimate Guitar Effects Processor
Using a Modular Synthesizer for Guitar Effects
history
A Brief History of Eventide, Pt. 1
Trailblazing Audio Effects of the 1970s + 1980s
spotlight
Pedals We Love: Red Panda's Raster 2
Enchantment in a Box
methods
Exploring Effects Pedal Signal Chains
The Rules of Pedal Chain Order...and How to Break Them
videos
Making Weird Sounds with Nick Reinhart
Wacky Workflows with Samplers, Effect Pedals, and Contact Mics
spotlight
Pedals We Love: Strymon's Zelzah
Adventures Across a Lot of Dimensions!
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Staff Picks: Best New Studio Gear
Our Favorite Recording Equipment of 2021
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Jamstik Studio MIDI Guitar Overview + Review
A Guitar + MPE Controller for the 21st Century
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Staff Picks: Best New Effect Pedals
Our Favorite Pedalboard Processors of 2021
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Pedals We Love: Fairfield Circuitry's ~900
A Compact Fuzz With Uncompromising Intensity
methods
Building a Modular Synth on a Budget
First Steps Toward an Affordable Eurorack System
spotlight
EarthQuaker Devices + Wata: Hizumitas
Boris + the Elk Super Fuzz Sustainar Reimagined
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Bandcamp Picks - December 2021
Intimate Evolving Realities + Guitar Recontextualized
spotlight
Artist Picks: Best Gear of 2021 - Part 2
Best Synths of the Year with Red Means Recording, Knobs, & More
methods
Recording Your Modular Synthesizer
Recording Concepts for Eurorack, Field Recorders, and Audio Interfaces
spotlight
Artist Picks: Best Gear of 2021 - Part 1
Best Synths, Effects, & Controllers with Andrew Huang, Benn Jordan, and More
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Staff Picks: Best Synths + Modular Gear
Our Favorite New Gear in 2021
methods
What is MPE?
MIDI Polyphonic Expression + New Dimensions in Sound
spotlight
History + Comparison of EHX's Analog Delay Pedals
Which Memory Man is the Best for You?
spotlight
Bandcamp Picks - November 2021
Melting Field Recordings to Effect-Laden Piano and Masterful Vocal Manipulation
methods
Weird FX: Phase-Locked Loops
Guitar Synthesis and Sonic Peculiarities with PLLs
history
What is a Modular Synthesizer?
...and Why Would You Use One? Eurorack and More
methods
Eurorack Modular Power Basics
Everything You Need to Know About Power Supplies
videos
Playing Synthesizers with Your Eyes
An Interview with Ivana Dama
spotlight
Earthquaker Devices: Greatest Hits
Our Favorite Effects Pedals from EQD
methods
Microphone Polar Patterns Explained
Cardioid, Figure-8, Omni, and Beyond
history
Digitech's XP-300: Into the Space Station
Revisiting a Cult Favorite Oddball Guitar Pedal
methods
Hot Sound Design Tips for the ASM Hydrasynth
Exploring the Deepest Corners of an Incredibly Capable Sound Engine
methods
Microphone Types Explained
What's the Difference Between Dynamic, Condenser, and Ribbon Mics?
methods
Eurorack Modular Case Basics
Essential Tips for Picking a Eurorack Case
spotlight
Electro-Harmonix: Greatest Hits
Our Favorite Weird + Wonderful Effects from EHX
history
Deep Dive with the Fénix
An Overview of a Cult-Classic Synthesizer
spotlight
Bandcamp Picks - October 2021
Spooky Sounds for Scary Season
methods
Using Control Voltage with Effects Pedals
Modular Synths + the Hidden World of Expression Pedal Modulation
methods
Guitar Effect Pedals + Modular Synths
Adding FX Pedals to Your Eurorack System
methods
Weird FX: Frequency Shifters
Spiraling Delays, Swirling Stereo, and Outright Oddities
spotlight
Superbooth 2021 Coverage
New from Waldorf, UDO, Tiptop, Buchla, Erica, and More
methods
Moog Matriarch: Hot Tips and Tricks
Exploring Paraphony and Deep Global Settings
history
Deep Dive: Vintage Moog Modular Synthesizer Filters
Defining the Moog Sound
spotlight
Bandcamp Picks - September 2021
Soft Ambiences + Menacing Grooves + Grotesque Humor
methods
Weird FX: Ring Modulators
Otherworldly Harmonies, Robotic Dive Bombs, and Assorted Weirdness
history
Weird FX: Fixed Filter Banks
With Detours Into Vocoders, Auto-Tune, and Beyond
spotlight
Bandcamp Picks - August 2021
Intimate Ambiences to Articulate Noise
videos
Processing Vocals with Eurorack
Exploring Effects and Modules with Katrina Cain
methods
Creative Control Strategies: CV to MIDI
Modulating Your MIDI Synthesizers
methods
Creative Control Strategies: Audio-Controlled Synthesis
Converting Audio to MIDI + CV
history
Who Invented the Synthesizer?
An Unpopular Take On The Age-Old Question
videos
Making Shoegaze Sounds with Synth and Pedals
Tips and Techniques from Pascal Stevenson (Moaning)
spotlight
An Interview with Stacy Gaudreau
From Hexinverter's Beginnings to Mindphaser
spotlight
Bandcamp Picks - June 2021
Perfect Circuit's June 2021 Bandcamp Spotlight
methods
Polyphonic Modular Synth: Classic Approaches
Voice Allocation Tactics + Analog Shift Registers
methods
Polyphonic Modular Synth: Modern Approaches
From Chord Oscillators to Physical Modeling
history
Synthesizer Polyphony—What Does It Mean?
Monophony, Duophony, Paraphony, and More
spotlight
Which Expert Sleepers Interface Is Right For You?
Comparing the FH-2, ES-8, ES-9, ES-5, and More
methods
Learning Synthesis: CV Processing
Attenuation, Inversion, Offset, CV Mixing, + More
methods
Connecting Your Computer + Modular Synths
MIDI to CV, DC-Coupled Interfaces, and Beyond
videos
Making Synth Sounds With Electric Bass
Techniques and Tips With Janek Gwizdala
methods
Which Recording Interface Is Right For You?
How to Pick Your First Audio Interface
history
Octave Electronics: The Cat Synthesizer
Exploring the Most Fur-ocious Synthesizer Around
videos
Electric + Eclectic: Stephanie Cheng Smith's b-z-bowls
Acoustically Synthesized Textures
spotlight
Bandcamp Picks - May 2021
The PC Staff Brings Some of Bandcamp's Finest to Your Attention
videos
An Interview With Knobs (Scott Harper)
From Pedals to Modules and Beyond
videos
Processing Vocals with Effects Pedals
Techniques & Tips with Katrina Cain
methods
Turning Reverbs into Instruments with Feedback
Breaking Down the Examples in Our Reverb Feedback Video
videos
Studio Guests: Xiu Xiu
Making Horrendous Noises With Synthesizers and Guitar Pedals
spotlight
Bandcamp Picks - April 2021
Brooding Dancehall to Introspective Sonic Voyages
methods
What is a MIDI USB Host?
A Primer in the Relationship of Hosts and Devices
spotlight
An Interview with Walker Farrell
Make Noise, Electronic Music Education, and More
spotlight
Bandcamp Picks - March 2021
Our Favorite Tunes & International Women's Day
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Mutable Instruments Beads
Gillet's Classic Clouds Concept Refined
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Bandcamp Picks - February 2021
Ringtones, Blunderphonics, and of Course—RIP Sophie
spotlight
Electric + Eclectic : Giorgio Sancristoforo's Radiotone
An X-Ray Synthesizer and the Art of Sonification
spotlight
Make Noise Strega
Alchemical Experiment & Cortini Collaboration
spotlight
Best Effect Pedals of 2020
From Compelling Reverbs to Innovative Multi-Effects
spotlight
Best Drum Machines + Grooveboxes of 2020
Semi-Modular, DSP, Trackers, and More
spotlight
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
methods
Getting Started with Modular Synths with Sarah Belle Reid
Planning Your First Eurorack System
spotlight
Bandcamp Friday December 2020
Five Albums of Acid, Noise, Improvisation, Ambience, and More
spotlight
Best Electronic Music Gear Under $500
Grooveboxes, MIDI Controllers, and Synths for a Budget
methods
Learning Synthesis: Controllers
Translating Ideas and Gestures to Sound
spotlight
Best Electronic Music Gear Under $200
Affordable Synths, Drum Machines, Noisemakers, and More
spotlight
Korg SQ-64 Polyphonic Sequencer
A New Brain for Your Entire Studio
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Korg's Opsix—What is Altered FM?
FM Synthesis Reimagined
spotlight
Bandcamp Friday November 2020
Five Albums to Check Out
history
Yamaha DX Series
When FM Synthesis Took the 80s by Storm
spotlight
Five Scary Synths for Halloween
Some of the Scariest Synths of the Season
methods
MIDI Connectors 101
Demystifying 5-Pin DIN, USB, and TRS MIDI
methods
Learning Synthesis: Quantizers
Making Modular More Musical
spotlight
The Moog Claravox Centennial
Celebrating 100 Years of the Theremin
spotlight
Novation AFX Station
An Aphex Twin-Approved Monosynth
spotlight
Free + Cheap Synth Software October 2020
Plugins + Soft Synths to Check Out
spotlight
Interview with Alex Rosson
The Art Of Making Perfect Headphones
methods
Learning Synthesis: Sequencers
Part Two: Basics and Beyond
history
Learning Synthesis: Sequencers
Part One: A Brief History of Sequencing
spotlight
Roland Boutique TR-06
Back Up to Their Old Drumatix
spotlight
The Sequential Prophet-5 Returns
The New Prophet-5 Rev4 and Prophet-10
videos
Native Instruments Maschine+
Standalone Music Production Powerhouse
spotlight
Dreadbox Hypnosis Effect Processor
Nostalgic Time Machine in a Box
methods
Video Synthesis Workshop with Alex Pelly
How Video Synths Work + Patch Walkthrough
methods
Learning Synthesis: Samplers
Recording and Manipulating Sound
spotlight
Polyend Tracker Sampler / Workstation
Getting Back on Track
spotlight
Dreadbox FX Typhon
A Small and Powerful Analog Synthesizer
spotlight
ASM's Hydrasynth Morphs Again
New Features in Firmware 1.5
videos
Chatting with Danjel van Tijn
Building Intellijel
videos
Sequencing Without Sequencers
Exploring Clocks and Logic
spotlight
Nonlinear Labs C15 Synthesizer
Is It Worth It?
videos
Chatting with Eric Schlappi
Designing Synth Modules
methods
Eurorack and Line Level Signals
Getting Everything Connected
videos
Guitar + Eurorack
Processing and Control
videos
Chatting with Noise Engineering
New Modules On The Way
videos
Mood, Blooper, and More
A Chat with Chase Bliss Audio
videos
Rethinking Electronic Music Education
A Chat With Alissa and Moises from Teenage Engineering
videos
Exploring the Subharmonicon
Live Walkthrough and Q&A
videos
May the Force Be With You
Akai Force Performances + Chat
videos
Exploring Organic Analog Synthesis With Richard Nicol
Pittsburgh Modular Now and Then
spotlight
Moog Subharmonicon Semi-Modular Synth
Subverting Rhythm and Harmony
videos
IOS Apps, Hardware, and Eurorack
Tying It All Together
spotlight
Make Noise 0-CTRL Touch Sequencer
Bringing New Life to Familiar Instruments
videos
Talking Wavestate with Nick Kwas
The Shape of Wave Sequencing To Come
videos
A Chat with Mario aka StrangeStrains from Elektron
Model:Cycles, Overbridge 2.0, and More
methods
FM Synth Programming with Digitone
Operators, Algorithms, and More Explained
videos
Talking Modular with Nasty Nachos
Working at WMD, Performing with Modular, and New Album
videos
Connecting Hardware, Software and Eurorack
Syncing Clocks, Converting Signals
videos
Talking Modular Synths with POB
Making Patches, Creating Synth Demo Videos, And Releasing Modular Jams
spotlight
10 Albums for Staying Home
Glitch Vocals, Experimental Turntablism, Pop Grindcore, and More
methods
Rich Timbres with Simple Eurorack Modules
Getting the Most Out of Your Setup
videos
Mitch Lantz Talks Empress Effects ZOIA Euroburo
A Modular Synth For Your Modular Synth
methods
Learning Synthesis: Noise
What is Noise and Why Do We Need It?
spotlight
An Interview With Giorgio Sancristoforo
Hardware, Software, Sound Art, DNA and Radiation
methods
Getting Started with Field Recording
Tips and Tricks with Ian Wellman
spotlight
Best Soft Synths for Staying Home
Some of Our Favorite Affordable Synthesis Software
spotlight
An Interview With Anthony Baldino
On Modular Synths, Latest Record, and more
spotlight
UDO Super 6
Binaural Hybrid Synthesizer, or Stereo Playground
spotlight
Elektron Model:Cycles
Making FM Easy and Accessible
history
Oberheim Matrix-12 Analog Synthesizer
The Last Great Polysynth of the 1980s?
spotlight
SOMA Laboratory Pulsar-23
Demo with Designer Vlad Kreimer
videos
MIGSI: Connecting Acoustic Instruments, Modulars, and Max
An Evening with Sarah Belle Reid and Ryan Gaston
methods
Learning Synthesis: Logic
Boolean Logic, Comparators, Sequential Switches, and More
spotlight
Behind the Scenes with Gamechanger Audio
An Interview with Ilja Krumins
videos
Bitwig Studio 3 Walkthrough
Integrating Modular Synths + Sound Design in The Grid
history
Roland Juno-6 / Juno-60 / Juno-106
Chorus, Arpeggios, Pads, and Pure Nostalgia
spotlight
First Glance at the Sequential Pro 3
A Guided Tour of Dave Smith's Newest Synthesizer
spotlight
NAMM 2020 Coverage
New Gear for a New Decade
videos
Patching A Verbos System
A Masterclass From Mark Verbos
spotlight
Korg's New ARP 2600
The Return of a Legendary Instrument
spotlight
Introducing the Korg Wavestate
Wave Sequencing and Vector Synthesis in 2020
history
ARP 2600 Semi-Modular Synthesizer
The Best Synth of All Time?
spotlight
Best Eurorack Filters + Effects of 2019
Multi-Peak Filters, Resynthesis, and Beyond
videos
Hydrasynth In the Wild
An Evening With Ashun Sound Machines and Friends
methods
Learning Synthesis: Randomness
Pt. 3: Modern Random
spotlight
Film Scoring, Modular Synths, and Clipping.
An Interview With Jonathan Snipes
videos
How to Make Techno with a Modular Synth
Patch Tips with Trovarsi and Noise Engineering
spotlight
Type to Rhythm Machine
Interactive Live Stream and How to Use It
spotlight
Best Gear Under $250
Affordable Synths that Won't Break Your Budget
spotlight
Interview with Sarah Belle Reid
Discussing New Album Underneath and Sonder
spotlight
Best Drum Machines of 2019
Samplers, Grooveboxes, and More
methods
Learning Synthesis: Randomness
Pt. 2: Foundations with Buchla and Serge
spotlight
Best Eurorack Oscillators of 2019
Favorite Modular Sound Generators This Year
history
A Brief History of MIDI
In, Out, and Through Time
spotlight
Best Synthesizers of 2019
Favorite Standalone and Semi-Modular Synths of the Year
methods
Learning Synthesis: Randomness
Pt. 1: Background and Basic Random Techniques
spotlight
Halloween Distortion Party with Noise Engineering
Ruina Family Overview and More
videos
Contact Mics, Transducers, and Thrift-store Electronics
An Evening with Crank Sturgeon
spotlight
ASM Hydrasynth In-Depth Demo
Oscillators, WaveScan, and Mutators Explained
history
The Korg MS-20
An Affordable Semi-Modular Masterpiece
spotlight
Delving Into Synth Voices
A Great Place to Get Started with Eurorack Modular Synthesizers
spotlight
Bionic Lester Mk3 and Beyond
An Interview with Scott Jaeger (Industrial Music Electronics)
spotlight
Empress Effects ZOIA Walkthrough
Modular Ecosystem in a Single Pedal
videos
K-Board Pro 4 + Kijimi
The Evolution of MIDI through MPE
videos
Roland MC-101 at a Glance
A New Generation of Groovebox
spotlight
Microfreak Hybrid Synthesizer
A Walkthrough with Ian from Arturia
spotlight
Ashun Sound Machines Hydrasynth
Interview with ASM's Glen Darcey
methods
Time-Based Effects
Exploring Time with the Make Noise Mimeophon
spotlight
Making the Mimeophon
Perspectives from SoundHack's Tom Erbe
videos
Expanding the Make Noise 0-Coast
Ideas for Growing Your Semi-Modular Setup
videos
Bizmuth Modular Bizmuth
Chaotic Signal Router & Gate Source
spotlight
Exploring The World of SOMA Laboratory
An Interview with Vlad Kreimer
history
The Roland TR-808
The History of the Most Famous Drum Machine Ever
spotlight
Morph Multidimensional Touch Controller
A Walkthrough with Peter from Sensel
spotlight
1010 Music BlackBox
A Tiny and Powerful Sampler
methods
Sine, Square, Triangle, Saw
The Difference Between Waveforms and Why It Matters
methods
What is a Synthesizer?
Basics and Beyond
spotlight
Interview with Bana Haffar
Discussing New Record "Genera," Process, and More
spotlight
The Mojave Desert Modular Experiment
Dillon Bastan
spotlight
The Mojave Desert Modular Experiment
Patrick Shiroishi
videos
The Novation Summit
Inside Novation's Second—and Best—Luxury Synthesizer
spotlight
The Mojave Desert Modular Experiment
Dustin Wong + Takako Minekawa
history
The Roland TR-707
The most underrated machine in the Rhythm Composer family
spotlight
The Mojave Desert Modular Experiment
Zachary Paul
history
The Frontiers of Electronic Music
Revisiting Early Soviet Electronic Instruments
videos
Humble Audio Quad Operator
FM Has Never Been Easier
history
The Roland TR606
The Dark Horse of the Drumatix
spotlight
Master Blasting with Noise Engineering
Cursus Iteritas Percido, Distortion of the Month, and More
videos
Polyend Perc
Bringing Acoustic Sound to Electronic Musicians
spotlight
Perfect Circuit Sound Laboratory
Music Technology Flux Space
videos
Arturia Microfreak
Maybe the Coolest Digital Synth Under $300
spotlight
Superbooth 2019
The More Synths, The Merrier
spotlight
Elektron Digitone Keys
Electronic Instruments for Electronic Music
spotlight
Make Noise X-PAN
How to Get Excited About a Mixer
methods
Learning Synthesis: Waveshapers
A Guide to Destructive Sound Processing and Waveform Design
spotlight
Moog Matriarch
Or: Who Needs Polyphony When You Have Paraphony
spotlight
Super Signal Processor Overview
A Guided Tour of the Percussa SSP
videos
Technos Acxel Walkthrough
Concepts & Workflows for Additive Resynthesis
methods
Learning Synthesis: Envelopes
Part Two: Complex Envelopes, Arbitrary Functions, & Beyond
spotlight
Synthplex 2019
Report from the Synthesizer Neverland
methods
Learning Synthesis: LFOs
The Tides of Modulation
methods
Learning Synthesis: Envelopes
Part One: ADSR, AD, AR, & Friends
videos
SSF Stereo Dipole
Far More than Just Four Filters
videos
Rings Into Clouds
A Patch for the Ages
methods
Learning Synthesis: VCAs
Developing Dynamics and Modulating Modulation
history
Inspiring Women in Electronic Music
Pioneers and Modern Sonic Radicals
methods
Learning Synthesis: Filters
A Guide to Sweeping Success
spotlight
WMD Metron Demo
A Guided Tour by Alex from WMD
methods
Learning Synthesis: Oscillators
The Voice Of The Machine
videos
Vector Rescanning Jam
Scanline Manipulation with LZX & Vectrex
methods
Kick Drum Synthesis Techniques
Creating Eurorack Patches Inspired By 808 & 909 Schematics
history
Sequential Circuits Prophet VS
Timbral Trajectories through Vector Synthesis
methods
Learning Synthesis
An Introduction
videos
Gamechanger Audio Plasma
High-Voltage Distortion for Guitars, Synths, & More
spotlight
Flight of the Navigator
Post-NAMM Talk with 4MS & Tiptop Audio
spotlight
NAMM 2019 Coverage
Our Favorite New Gear for the New Year
spotlight
Make Noise QPAS and You
Multipeak Filter and Binaural Madness
videos
Affordable Elektron
Digging In With Elektron's Model:Samples Groovebox
spotlight
Korg Volca Modular
West Coast, Low Cost
methods
Modulation In Depth
The Basics of Phase Distortion and Frequency Modulation
history
Fifty Shades of Grains
Exploring the Universe of Microsound and Particle Sound Synthesis
spotlight
Distinctly Doepfer
5 Modules You Might Have Overlooked
videos
Curing that Syncing Feeling
Keep Up with the E-RM Multiclock