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.
Released in 1981 into a crowded market by a company not known for synthesizers, the Chroma struggled for acceptance and didn’t do as well as Rhodes had hoped, but the artists who played it adored it for its sound and powerful programming capabilities. Let's have a look...
In this Patch & Tweak Podcast episode, singer and multi-instrumentalist Kitty Liv talks with host JoE Silva about soulful songwriting, analog gear, and how the Minimoog Model D becomes a voice of its own in her emotionally driven creative process.
Meet the Wasp: bold, buzzy, and brilliantly ahead of its time. Explore this cult classic with exclusive photos– and don’t miss the special Pro member offer on Cherry Audio’s Yellowjacket, a modern tribute to the Wasp’s legendary sound.
In this how-to article, Chris Meyer breaks down when to use linear vs. exponential VCAs and envelopes in modular synth patches. Learn how response curves shape loudness, mixing, FM depth, and modulation—and why combining exponential envelopes with linear VCAs often sounds most natural.