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Modal CRAFTsynth Is a Digital, Monophonic, Portable Synthesizer For Just £79!!

With a price of just £79, the new Modal Electronics CraftSynth has impressive spec, and apparently makes it very easy to assemble without soldering or specialist knowledge. Here's all the details.

Discover Synth1 '" A Totally Free Synth Modelled On The Classic Nord Lead

Free synths are always cool but what's even better is a guide to how best to use them! Join G.W Childs as he gives you a tour of Synth1.

Analog Synthesis 3: Envelope Generators

In part 3 out our essentials of subtractive / analog synthesis, Peter Schwartz takes us on a journey in sound programming using the envelope generator.

Interview: Danjel van Tijn From Eurorack Synth Maker, Intellijel

Intellijel are a well-loved name behind many crazy synthesizer modules those in Eurorack synth circles know. We caught up with Danjel van Tijn to find out more the company and the synth landscape.

This Buchla & Eurorack Synth Performance Will Take You On A Dreamy Electronic Journey

Combining a Buchla 200e and various Eurorack modules, master synthesist and composer, Steve H, invites you to take a meditative journey into an electronic dream world in this video performance.

Learn The Secret Of Synthesizing Fat Sound With This Expert Breakdown Of The Minimoog

A fat sound is highly prized, but not all synths can really do the business. Synth expert Marc Doty reveals the secrets behind the Minimoog's unique and much-loved sound.

Watch Bob Moog Explain The Modular Synthesizer

In less than 2 minutes, one of the pioneers of synthesis, Bob Moog, explains and demonstrates the basics of synthesis. 

Qu-Bit Intro Rhythm, 4-Channel Pattern Generator Synth Module

A 4-channel rhythm generator with infinite rhythmic variations and a BPM. Qu-Bit's Rhythm promises complex beats in a simple to use synth module.

Watch Teaser of Futuristic Genesis 1 Hardware Synthesizer Running Ableton Live

2BTruman decide he wants the analog feel, but the power of digital when it comes to making music. And so the Genesis 1 synthesizer (running Ableton Live) was born. Here's some early info!

Recreating The Stranger Things Theme Using U-he Diva

You don't need $10,000s worth of analog hardware synthesizers to recreate the gorgeous theme music to Netflix's Stranger Things. Here's how to get very close to the sound using u-he's Diva plug-in.

Probably The Most Expressive and Interesting Analog Instrument You'll See Today

Thanks to Mesmerising Instruments and Sounds on Facebook for sharing this captivating video of Koka Nikoladze new musical creation made from a single stepper motor, a contact mic and more.

Review: Audiothingies Micromonsta Standalone Polyphonic Synthesizer

How can a synthesizer be small and huge at the same time? When it's a Micromonsta'¦ Hollin Jones puts this tweaking friendly, accessible, and excellent sounding synth through its paces.

Another Excellent Video of Hyve Polyphonic Synthesizer

We want one of these now. While we wait for the Hyve Touch synth to be available here's a great video of Hyve being used by Joey Gage in the studio along side an Arturia Beatstep Pro amongst others.

Arturia Demo Modulation Capabilities on MatrixBrute Synthesizer

In the latest video from Arturia we are given a tour and tutorial of the modulation matrix and its sonic potential in the soon to be released MatrixBrute analog synthesizer.

OM-1 Cassette Tape Synthesizer To Feature Ribbon Control Add-On For Sliding Sounds

Remember the Onde Magnétique OM-1 cassette tape synthesizer we featured on AskAudio that almost broke the internet? Well, there's more good news from as they're making a ribbon control add-on for it.