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  1. Sound Particles SkyDust 3D: The World's First Spatial Synth

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Sound Particles SkyDust 3D: The World's First Spatial Synth
      In the world of professional audio, the advent of Dolby Atmos has revolutionized the way we experience sound. Its immersive capabilities have set a new standard for audio production, allowing for a three-dimensional sonic experience that captivates and transports listeners.  Sound Particles, a renowned name in the audio industry, has once again pushed the boundaries of innovation with their latest creation: the SkyDust 3D Immersive Synth Plug-In. Tailor-made for creating immersive soundscapes in Dolby Atmos, SkyDust 3D instantly generates spatial audio with the touch of a key, putting you directly in the center of your sound. Continue reading →
  2. Expressive E's Game-Changing New Osmose Synthesizer

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Expressive E's Game-Changing New Osmose Synthesizer
    Explore a whole new way of making music with Osmose ($1,799), the latest synthesizer from Expressive E and Haken Audio. This standalone 49-key polyphonic synthesizer packs a punch with its deep sound-design engine and hundreds of cutting-edge presets. Control sound and create music like never before with familiar gestures like pressing, bending, and shaking. Continue reading →
  3. Moog’s Minimoog Model D Reissue Revives a Classic Synth With Vintage Soul and Modern Updates

    Posted by Dante Fumo

    Moog’s Minimoog Model D Reissue Revives a Classic Synth With Vintage Soul and Modern Updates
    As the world’s first portable synthesizer, the Minimoog Model D ($4,999) put the iconic sound of Moog’s massive modular synths into a format that was practical for touring musicians, making Moog a household name thanks to artists like Herbie Hancock, Kraftwerk, Gary Numan, Rick Wakeman, Sun Ra and Bernie Worrell (of Parliament-Funkadelic). With prewired modules that didn’t require patch cables, a streamlined layout and an attached keyboard with pitch and modulation wheels, the Model D made synthesis accessible to the masses. Continue reading →
  4. New Korg drumlogue Combines Analog Synthesis With Digital Workflows

    Posted by Brad Pack

    New Korg drumlogue Combines Analog Synthesis With Digital Workflows
    First announced at the NAMM Show 2021, Korg's highly-anticipated drumlogue hybrid drum machine ($599) is finally here! Tailor-made for beatmakers and groovebox users, drumlogue utilizes features from Korg’s popular Volca and logue series synths. Continue reading →
  5. Oberheim Makes a Triumphant Return With Its New OB-X8 8-Voice Analog Synthesizer

    Posted by Dante Fumo

    Oberheim Makes a Triumphant Return With Its New OB-X8 8-Voice Analog Synthesizer
      Legendary synth manufacturer Oberheim has just announced its most powerful model yet: the OB-X8 ($4999). Combining the classic design and features from the OB series with modern enhancements, this versatile eight-voice analog synth serves up unmistakable Oberheim sounds while giving you the power to create and save hundreds of your own. Let’s dive a little deeper into what the OB-X8 has to offer. Continue reading →
  6. Korg Releases ARP 2600 M, a Compact Desktop Version of The Legendary ARP 2600 Semi-Modular Synthesizer

    Posted by Brad Pack

    Korg Releases ARP 2600 M, a Compact Desktop Version of The Legendary ARP 2600 Semi-Modular Synthesizer
    Following the immensely popular reissue of the ARP 2600 semi-modular synthesizer, Korg has taken the same legendary instrument and put it into a smaller, desktop-friendly enclosure—the ARP 2600 M ($$1,899). The M model provides the same iconic sound, familiar layout, lush spring reverb and built-in speakers with a more compact footprint you can keep on your desk or take to a gig.  In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the new ARP 2600 M and walk through all of the features to help you decide if it’s the right fit for your synth collection. Continue reading →
  7. Encompassing Environments: The Tools For Creating Ambient Music

    Posted by Nathan Doyle

    Encompassing Environments: The Tools For Creating Ambient Music
    There's no doubt that ambient music is currently seeing a resurgence. It could be the well-timed Mort Garson and Laurie Spiegel reissues that piqued interest or even documentaries like Sisters With Transistors. Maybe it's the fact a pandemic effectively canceled band practice for the foreseeable future. Either way, we're here to embrace these soothing sounds. If you haven't dabbled in the ambient artform, it's incredibly easy and fun to zone out making lush landscapes. Without the need for bandmates, musicians can take their own spin on beat making, sound design, field recording, looping and create something all their own. Today we’re gonna take a look at some of the popular tools that will help you create your own ambient sounds. Continue reading →
  8. Moog Sound Studio Opens Up World Of Synthesizers To Everyone

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Moog Sound Studio Opens Up World Of Synthesizers To Everyone
    The world of synthesizers is a vast landscape with lots of options. One of the reasons for its explosion in popularity is that music makers are afforded the freedom to create any kind of rig they can dream up. For some though, this can be a barrier to entry. With the release of the Moog Sound Studio, the historic brand is giving new and old synth enthusiasts all the tool they to start creating music instantly. On the surface, the Moog Sound Studio appears to simply be two different bundled options, the Mother-32/DFAM ($1399) and DFAM/Subharmonicon ($1449). These entries into Moog's semi-modular synthesizers lineup are world-class instruments that have been adopted by knob tweakers and patch-friendly artists all over the world. The best part? You don't need to understand modular synthesis to make interesting sounds with these instruments. Continue reading →
  9. Sequential Prophet-5 And Prophet-10 Synthesizers Go Desktop

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Sequential Prophet-5 And Prophet-10 Synthesizers Go Desktop
    With NAMM's Believe in Music Week less than a few days away, pro audio brands around the world are starting to announce new gear releases. One of the first drops of the NAMM 2021 season comes from Sequential who have just launched the Prophet-5 and Prophet-10 desktop modules. Back in October, Sequential reintroduced the legendary Prophet-5 synthesizer, in addition to a Prophet-10. For the new Prophet-5 ($2499.00) and Prophet-10 ($3299.00) desktop modules, Sequential founder and designer Dave Smith managed to fit the big sound of the full-scale synthesizers into a smaller form factor. Just like the classic version, the Prophet-5 desktop module features five voices while the Prophet-10 has, you guessed it... 10! Continue reading →
  10. Korg Reimagines FM Synthesis With The opsix Altered FM Synthesizer

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Korg Reimagines FM Synthesis With The opsix Altered FM Synthesizer
    The dream of FM Synthesis is alive and well with the new Korg opsix Altered FM Synthesizer. The legendary instrument manufacturer is back with a synth that features six FM operators, 64 voices of polyphony, 42 on-board effects, a 16 step sequencer, a virtual patch bay, and much, much more. Before we get into the opsix, let's talk a little about FM Synthesis. FM (short for Frequency Modulation) Synthesis is "additive synthesis," whereas traditional analog synthesizers use "subtractive synthesis." Traditional FM synthesizers utilize a simple starting wave to build up more complex sounds. They often get a bad reputation for being kind of laborious and menu-driven, but the opsix changes that. Continue reading →
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