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11 Synth Mixing & Programming Mistakes Every Producer Should Avoid

Don't commit cardinal sin after cardinal sin when it comes to mixing / programming your hardware or software synthesizer. The following 11 tips are what every self-respecting producer should know.

Audiority Release Soundset for Omnisphere 2 '" Exclusive to Time+Space

UK distributor Time+Space has announced the exclusive availability of Audiority's first sound set specifically developed for Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.

Review: Patchblocks, Programmable Mini-Synth Modules

Imagine mini synth or effect modules you can program and connect to each other and you may be getting closer to understanding how awesome Patchblocks are. G.W. Childs discovers something truly unique.

Final Goodbye to Moog Slim Phatty, Plus 99 Free Presets

You've probably heard by now that Moog are retiring the ultra awesome desktop Slim Phatty analog synthesizer. To mark this event they're offering 99 of their favourite presets for Slim Phatty owners.

Download Classic Analog Synths Recorded to 1/4" Tape FREE

If you're looking for Warm, fat, gritty and pretty synth samples, then Samples from Mars free analog tape synths is for you. They've been recorded to 1/4" tape and they're free!

WIN the Ultimate Collection of Vintage Synth Plug-Ins

Enter the contest for your chance to win over $2,400 USD worth of vintage synth plug-ins from UVI. Vintage Vault has it all.

Boxed Ear introduce "TQS: Binary Pulsars" Sound Bank

Boxed Ear introduce "TQS: Binary Pulsars" Sound Bank for Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 08, Tetra and Mopho synthesisers.

Exploring Harmor in FL Studio 11

Uncovering Harmor in FL Studio means needing to get to grips with a very powerful and capable additive/subtractive synth. G. W. Childs walks you through the essentials in this tutorial.

Make An Arp Patch with Predator

Rob Papen's Predator is more than a synth. For some, it's on their essential studio gear list, which is no surprise as it's incredibly versatile and sounds great. G. W. tours the Arp capabilities.

Review: Thor for iPad

Propellerhead create great sounding synths & playable apps for iOS devices! As soon as Thor for iPad was released, G. W. Childs, one of the original sound designers, took it for a long spin.

Review: Loom, A Dream Weaver Of A Synth

Loom, an additive virtual synth from Air Music Technology, has turned a lot of heads - including Noah Pred's. Find out if this 64-bit synth sounds as good as it looks in this in depth review.

Review: Z3TA+2: Galaxy of Sound

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!

8 Awesome Free Audio Plug-in Synths for Mac Musicians

It's that time of year - your wallet rinsed by the holiday season, and nothing inspirational under the tree. So, find yourself a bargain or two, and maybe reinvigorate your inner composer...

Review: kHs ONE (And a Special Offer for MPVHub Readers)

Some software synths rely on endless LFOs and complex filters, but don't get close to creating a wonderful sound... not so for Kilohearts' ONE! G. W. Childs discovers more.

Building a Basic FM Synth in FM8

Don't be put off by the term, "Frequency Modulation Synthesis"! FM synthesis is extremely powerful and Native Instruments' FM8 makes using it a lot, lot easier.