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Polyculture, Polyrhythm: Three African electronic music artists making waves

From Afrobeats to Singeli, Africa’s electronic music pulses with polyrhythms, local textures, and bold sonic experiments. Artists like KMRU, Mikael Seifu, and Gafacci fuse tradition with cutting-edge production, proving the continent’s vibrant future in global electronic music.

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Patching your own chaotic envelope generator

Tired of static envelopes? Chris Meyer shows how to build Zadar-like, chaotic, smooth-random shapes with organic bumps and wobbles that evolve on every trigger. Three patch levels let you sculpt animated, expressive envelopes.

From shock to perfection: The iconic Yamaha GX-1 and CS-80

Discover incredible details of Yamaha’s groundbreaking GX-1 and the legendary CS-80 with exclusive photos – plus the Cherry Audio GX-80, blending both classics in a single software synth.

Articles History Modular

Wiard and the Wogglebug – the modular visions of Grant Richter

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.

Articles Synthesizers SYNTH GEMS

The question of polyphony – an introduction to the synthesizer

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.

Articles Culture Eurorack

At the Edge of the Wire: Diving Into Japan’s Modular Scene

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.

Articles Synthesizers SYNTH GEMS

Rhodes Chroma: The power beneath the surface

Discover the story of the rare Rhodes Chroma with exclusive photos not found in Synth Gems 1 – a cool look into one of the most advanced synths of its time.

Interviews Artists

Alex Ball: From Guitar to Godular

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.

Articles Creativity

Get inspired and creative with unusual interfaces

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.

Interviews Minimoog Artists

Exclusive video interview: Will Gregory and the Moog Ensemble

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.

Articles Modular History

A brief history of Analogue Systems

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.

The synthesizer – an introduction (Part 2)

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.