Posts with tag synth-lead

News | Sep 01, 2020 by Rounik Sethi

Softube have launched theor latest software synthesizer, Statement Lead, with the idea that it's user-friendly, state-of-the-art, and ready to make hit tunes on.

News | Nov 07, 2019 by Hollin Jones

With over 30,000 samples, PX P10 is loaded with a whopping 309 presets made from 188 layers, divided into 15 categories including bass, leads, strings, polysynth and more.

Tutorial | Nov 27, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Reason 10 comes with the mighty Europa Shapeshifting Synthesizer. While it has some awesome presets, making your own can be even better. Here's how to create a really fat lead. 

Tutorial | Jul 09, 2017 by Hollin Jones

The principles for quickly creating a computer chiptune style lead sound can be applied to any synthesizer. This short video explains how to do it for yourself.

Tutorial | Mar 07, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Why turn to a synth when a voice can do just as well, and sounds great? Here's how to achieve great results with a voice instead of a synth in Ableton Live.

News | Jul 14, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

If you're looking for warm, analog synth sounds delivered in the convenience of an Ableton Live pack then this new collection of 80s VHS Synths from AfroDJMac is sure to appeal. 

News | Mar 09, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

If you've got a Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 mono synthesizer, then this expertly crafted sound bank from Boxed Ear is going to appeal with its super basses, warped leads, alien textures & deep pads.

Tutorial | Jan 12, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Retrologue 2 is the latest version of Steinberg's virtual analogue synthesizer. Hollin Jones shows you how to build your own lead synth patch from scratch.

Tutorial | Oct 26, 2015 by Sara Simms

Whether you're inspired by Deorro or you just fancy delving into some sound design using Sylenth, this tutorial by Sara Simm is designed to get you close to the distintive lead sound from Flashlight.

Review | Oct 05, 2015 by Hollin Jones

The new Novation Circuit has caused a stir since its 1st October release. We decided to spend more days with it, going deeper than most, so you can discover what this groove box is really capable of.

Review | Sep 07, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

The Yamaha Reface CP features a vintage keyboard sound engine with six detailed vintage keyboard types. Matt Vanacoro puts all six to the test in this video review.

News | Mar 10, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

So you want a Nord Lead A1, but you'd prefer it without the keyboard. Wouldn't it be great if you could get a rack-mountable/desktop version for your studio? Well, now you can!

Review | Jul 27, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

If you're looking for a synth with attitude for seriously cool bass and lead sounds you should check out Native Instruments' Monark. G. W. Childs gives it a thorough exploration in this review.

Review | Apr 05, 2013 by Noah Pred

Cakewalk are known for creating excellent tools for PC musicians. Now the Z3TA+2 synth is available for Mac! Once you've finished rejoicing, read the review by Noah Pred & download the 30 day trial!

Review | Feb 08, 2013 by Gary Hiebner

Got a hankering for creating dubstep synth sounds? Then you really need to check out Cyclops by Sugar Bytes! Gary Hiebner couldn't resist taking this instruments for a spin and tests it to the limit.