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RIP: Don Buchla, Synthesizer Pioneer, Dies Aged 79

We're sad to report that one of the greatest synthesizer designers and makers, Don Buchla, has passed away today.

Synthesizer Patch Bays: A Beginner's Guide

If you feel intimidated by synthesis and patch bays and find you're excusing yourself from conversations about them, now is the time to face your fear and discover your inner synth power.

Pittsburgh Modular Announces New Eurorack Drum Synth Module

Pittsburgh Modular plugs the only hole in their Lifeforms Eurorack Analog Synth Series with a new Percussion Sequencer Drum Machine Module.

Review: Max For Cats Bengal, A Fierce Jungle Synth For Ableton Live

Bengal from Max for Cats is a flexible, polyphonic semi-modular FM synthesizer that's going to get you purring with its delicious pads and growling with its roaring basses. Noah Pred tames the beast.

Pittsburgh Modular Kick Off Eurorack Masterclass Webinar Series

If you're into Eurorack, modular synths and curious to see and hear Pittsburgh Modular eurorack modules in action, and have your questions answered, this FREE live webinar masterclass is for you.

A Modular Synth Case Made From IKEA Toilet Roll Holders? Now We've Seen Everything

The bathroom section of IKEA might not make you think of furniture for your music studio. Here's a hack to turn toilet roll holders into a modular synthesizer case!

Voxarray 61 Is A DIY Modular Synth You'll Probably Love At First Sight

Perhaps it's better to describe this as more of a modular music workstation than a synthesizer. Either way the Voxarray 61 looks gorgeous and sounds as good as a Meeblip Anode for good reason.

Review: Roland AIRA Bitrazer, Demora, Scooper & Torcido Eurorack Synth Modules

The AIRA Bitrazer, Demora, Scooper & Torcido from Roland are 21HP eurorack synth modules and USB audio interfaces. And using the software editor they become very flexible indeed. We test them out.

An Introductory Guide To Starting A Eurorack Synthesizer System

So You Want To Start A Eurorack Synth System? Scott Riesterer is here with things to consider to help you stay sane in your journey into modular synths without getting lost in a tangle of wires.

Qu-Bit Chord Brings Polyphony to Your Eurorack Modular System

The wait is over. Qu-Bit Chord is shipping and should be available from your local Qu-Bit stocking modular synth retailer very soon, if not already! Chord will bring polyphony to your system.

Excellent Tutorial on Moog Model 15 921A & 921B Oscillator Section

Moog released the Model 15 app earlier this year to great acclaim. Rightly so. This modular synthesizer app is possibly the best and most accurate analog synth emulation app for iPad/iOS.

Listen to Audio Demos of Vermona Mono Lancet'15 Analog Desktop Synthesizer

Vermona's classic monophonic analog desktop synthesizer for lead bass and effect-sounds was released earlier in 2016. Now you can listen to some impressive audio demos.

New Roland AIRA & Boutique Synths Coming Soon?

Disclaimer: There are rumors of new Roland AIRA & Boutique synths case in a flurry of interest. This speculation is from sources like Gearslutz & Gearnews only. Here's what they think is coming soon.

Here's How To Build A Eurorack Synth Case From Cardboard That Looks Better Than You Can Imagine

Jens Paldam tipped us off about his new video which is more awesome than I can put into words. He shows how to make your own Eurorack case out of cardboard that looks great and can be modular too.

Synth Stories 004: Makeup And Vanity Set, Moog Mother-32, Meris Mercury7

Matthew Pusti is Makeup and Vanity Set. In this episode Matthew reveals his how using the Moog Mother 32 analog synthesizer and Meris Mercury7 to create expansive, magical synth soundscapes.