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Discover incredible details of Yamaha’s groundbreaking GX-1 and the legendary CS-80 with exclusive photos – plus a special Pro Member offer on Cherry Audio’s GX-80, blending both classics in a single software synth. Available until July 17.
Explore the history, philosophy, and enduring legacy of Grant Richter’s Wiard modular synths, from the Wogglebug to the Borg Filters, in this unique email conversation with Chris Meyer. Learn how these unique modules informed modern formats and inspired generations of builders and musicians.
Explore polyphony in Part 3 of our synthesizer intro series: how many notes your synth can play at once, why it matters, and how it works. From monophonic classics to polyphonic giants and paraphonic tricks, learn how voice architecture shapes your sound.
Japan’s modular scene is thriving thanks to standout artists like Hataken, Yumi Iwaki, Bucketbd, Yebisu303, and Doltz, plus makers such as Hikari Instruments and Sdkc. Discover who’s shaping a uniquely Japanese modular movement, from techno to experimental soundscapes.
Discover the story of the rare Rhodes Chroma with exclusive photos not found in Synth Gems 1 – plus a special Pro Member offer on Cherry Audio’s Chroma software synth, available only until July 10. A cool look into one of the most advanced synths of its time.
Composer and synth enthusiast Alex Ball joins Nadia Struiwigh to talk creative workflows, why hardware still wins, and how his journey from guitars to modular has shaped his music – and his YouTube success.
Break away from keyboards and screens! Instruments from Ciat-Lonbarde, Leaf Audio, Playtronica, Clank, and others, invite you to create through touch, gesture, and chance – unlocking new sounds, ideas, and inspiration you won’t find in traditional music-making tools.
Exclusive Video Interview: Filmed on stage in late October 2024, just before the Moog Ensemble's show at The Anvil, Will Gregory (Goldfrapp) talks Minimoogs, synths with orchestra, and wind controllers. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes chat ahead of the premiere of Heat Ray: The Archimedes Project.
While Doepfer is often credited with launching Eurorack, Analogue Systems, founded by Bob Williams, was right there from the start. In this article, Bob shares his story: from early filter banks to iconic modules, keyboards, and the legacy of a parallel modular path.
In this second part of our synthesizer introduction, we explore how core building blocks, such as VCOs, filters, envelopes, and modulation, work – using classic instruments like the Jupiter-8, Alesis Andromeda, Crumar DS2, and Moog Sonic Six to illustrate key concepts.
Think buffered mults fix everything? Think again. This follow-up dives into what they don’t solve – like poor tracking in oscillators and controllers – and unpacks the real science behind impedance, detuning, and why even one VCO connection can throw off your tuning.
Visionary, DIY pioneer, synth rebel. In this rare conversation, Serge Tcherepnin shares how communes, Buchla schematics, and artistic philosophy shaped the Serge Modular system. Discover the roots, design mindset, and evolution of one of modular synthesis’ most original thinkers.