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Watch PaperCut Video of Vermona DRM1 MKIII Analog Drum Synth

It's analog. It's versatile. It's a drum synth. The Vermona DRM1 MKIII is it. This paper cut-style video shows it in action as a percussive sound bank. A good one to watch.

Erica Synths Black Classic 2 Oscillator Synthesizer System Announced

A 2-oscillator modular synthesizer with a unique waveform mixer, PWM circuit, all based on two Polivoks inspired Black Varishape VCOs for extra fatness. The Erica Synths Black Classic System is here.

Review: KV331 SynthMaster 1.1 for iOS

KV331's Synthmaster 2 plugin for Mac and PC is a popular synth for modern musicians and producers. So, how does Synthmaster 2 for iOS fare? G.W. Childs puts it to the test.

Roland System 500 Eurorack Modules & A-01 MIDI / CV Interface and Synth - NAMM 2016 Video

Roland are well and truly in the eurorack camp with their System-500 series of 5 modules. They've also been working on the A-01 which fits into the Boutqiue's keyboard and does a whole lot of control.

How Yamaha Reface Synths Can Be Turned Into Keytars - NAMM 2016

Now you can make the reface synths incredibly mobile thanks to the Yamaha Reface keytar attachment. Nate from Yamaha shows us how to shred some synth while wearing one at NAMM!!

Yamaha Montage Synthesizer Sound Demo - NAMM 2016

If you're interested in the Yamaha Montage synthesizer you'll love this video demo from the Yamaha hall at NAMM 2016.

NAMM 2016: Eurorack Roundup With Vermona, Pittsburgh Modular, Verbos, Mordax & Modal

The eurorack section of NAMM 2016 was buzzing, quite literally! We spent a lot of time exploring the new modules from some of the bigger and smaller players in the auroral modular synth world.

NAMM 2016: Modal Unleash New Eurorack Synth Modules

At NAMM 2016 one of the more surprising announcements was from Modal Electronics. The British synthesizer maker announced new eurorack synth modules. Watch the demo with Paul Maddox below.

Review: UVI Cameo, 3 Instruments Inspired By Classic Casio CZ Vintage Synths

The Casio CZ series of vintage classic synths have inspired UVI to create Cameo, a phase distortion suite of three tasty instrument plug-ins. Do they measure up to GW Childs' expectations?

A Sneak Peek & Listen To Teenage Engineering OP-Z Synth (NAMM 2016)

During the NAMM show 2016 we were fortunate enough for the good folk at Teenage Engineering to show us the upcoming OP-Z synth. It has some exciting features. Watch this!

New Pocket Operator Mini Synths From Teenage Engineering + Video Overview (NAMM 2016)

The creator of 3 new Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Synths, Linus, explains the concept behind these 8-bit, chiptune synths. He then demos some sounds these synths are capable of producing.

NAMM Video: Arturia MatrixBrute Analog Synthesizer Overview

It's a beast! There's no two ways about it. The Arturia MatrixBrute looks and sounds very interesting indeed. In this video, Rebecca from Arturia shows us round the new MatrixBrute.

Korg Minilogue Video: Its Creator Gives An Overview At NAMM

The Korg Minilogue analog synthesizer is already being thought of as one of the stars of NAMM 2016. Find out why in this video interview (at NAMM) with the man behind the synth.

Yamaha Montage Synthesizer Offers Powerful, Inspiring New Ways to Interact with Sound

Although some leaks had appeared across the web, we're still excited to see the official announcement of Montage from Yamaha, with the official details and photos too!

Arturia Announces MatrixBrute Analog Synthesizer

It's big. It's semi-modular. It looks like the Moog Voyager's cooler sibling. It's the new analog synthesizer from Arturia. And the MatrixBrute is one instrument that'll sweep you off your feet.