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Tutorial | May 21, 2017 by Hollin Jones

We can all use some more ways to improve and refine our keyboard playing skills, whatever type of music we make. Here are five top tips.

News | May 21, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

With a nod to the history of synthesis with Bob Moog to limitless sonic potential and creating sounds from the imagination with synths, this video of a Moog Engineer at Moogfest 2017 is a must-watch.

News | May 21, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Not much thinking is required when deciding whether to purchase a Bastl Instruments module or synth. And in the case of Dude, this video shows you why it's such a useful 5-channel mixer and more.

Review | May 20, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

What do you get if you cross loops from established artists with a video game-style music app, and make it free? Ninja Jamm takes no prisoners.

Tutorial | May 20, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

There are some core theory concepts that all musicians should know about, regardless of what you play. Matt Vanacoro sets out five of the most important.

News | May 20, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

It's online, it's split into 4 separate days, it's new Roland and Boss product debut time! Over the course of the coming 30+ days Roland will debut 14 new products, including two new synthesizers!

News | May 19, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

The latest revelations from Behringer are another new classic analog synth clone. And we think it might be the Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus...

Review | May 19, 2017 by Hollin Jones

The trick with making a really believable string instrument is translating one playing style into a completely different one. Could Gothic Instruments have cracked it?

Tutorial | May 19, 2017 by Sara Simms

Don't just drag a loop from your desktop to your DAW - find inspiring ways of using hardware to kick off ideas for new tracks with these top tips!

News | May 19, 2017 by Hollin Jones

In this episode of our Synth Stories series, hear French producer and owner of much vintage gear Rodriguez Jr discuss how he used his Moog Voyager to make a classic track.

News | May 19, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Softube Console I MKII was one of the big talking points at this year's NAMM 2017 show. Not only does it sport a very attractive sub-$500 price tag it now also supports UAD plug-ins!

News | May 19, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

If you weren't tempted by news of the limited edition Moog Subsequent 37 CV then this video by Moog might really do the trick. You'd better start pre-ordering now...

Review | May 18, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

What does it take to make Matt Vanacoro opt for a hardware version of an EQ he already has in software form? The answer, is the BAE G10 EQ.

News | May 18, 2017 by Hollin Jones

In our exclusive 1st-look video, Hollin Jones explore the best new features in Native Instruments update for Maschine 2.6.5. There's plenty to like for existing Maschine users for studio and live use.

Tutorial | May 18, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Noise is sometimes less well understood than oscillators, but it's just as important when making synth patches. Here's a quick guide to the different noise types and how to use them.