Yamaha's new YC77 and YC88 emulate the sound and behavior of real drawbar organs using the Yamaha Virtual Circuit Modeling technology. There's more to get excited about too.
Korg tells us that the opsix represents a new and expansive reimagination of classic digital synthesis. Find out more how opsix takes FM synthesis to new heights...
Roland tells us the free v2.0 firmware update offers next-level enhancements that make the TR-8S the most complete drum machine ever.
French music hardware and software developers release an exclusive in-store Sound Explorers box set. This collector’s item celebrates 20 years of innovative sound design and product innovation.
Model:Cycles from Elektron is an FM-based instrument with excellent sound scultping and sequencing strings to its bow(s). This short video shows how to quickly add variation and interest to tracks.
Take a sonic journey with Rishabh Rajan as he shows you the what, the why and the sounds of FM synthesis using a range of popular synths.
Loopop is first up with an in-depth video review of the new Polyend Tracker. It's not only comprehensive and informative, but also sonically excellent. Sit back and enjoy.
Tracker from Polyend is a machine combining the retro feel of software trackers with sampler, wavetable, granular FM synthesis, sequencer and arranger in a portable standalone hardware form.
If you're even a tiny bit interested in the Polyend Tracker this is the video you're going to want to watch. One minute of Tracker in action, making sounds, music, tracking and editing audio.
The exciting new groovebox model:samples has barely been announced and is already sold out from the Elektron webstore! Here's what you need to watch and read about this new music machine.
With 6 Selectable Synthesis / Operation Modes and a surprisingly accessible price, this hardware synth could be just the thing for experimentalists and producers alike.
If you want to take your synthesis skills and knowledge to the next level, this handy guide from Matt Vanacoro will tell you everything you need to know about the wonderful world of synths.
Do you know subtractive from wavetable synthesis? How about what makes analog different from digital? All your synth terminology questions are answered in this handy, quick guide.
Understanding modulation in its different forms can help you to gain a better mastery of recording, mixing and producing your tracks. Joe Albano explains what it's all about.