Testing the Behringer BMX
Written testAfter releasing the LM Drum, a LinnDrum clone, Behringer put out the BMX, a recreation of the DMX, an early '80s EPROM drum machine from Oberheim. How does this newbie stack up with the original?
ASM Leviasynth review
Written testAfter the highly successful Hydrasynth series, ASM returns to the forefront with the Leviasynth, a hybrid polyphonic synth whose algorithms push the limits of FM, thanks to a particularly meticulous …
History of the Fairlight
LearningThe Fairlight was both the first sampler and the forerunner of CAM (Computer-Assisted Music). A look back at a decisive technical evolution, at the origin of many of today's production tools.
DX7 history
Culture / SocietyThe Yamaha DX7 marked a turning point in synthesis and music in the 1980s. The first consumer digital and FM synthesizer, it transformed the studio sound palette and introduced new sounds that became…
5 studio accidents that helped create hits for Phil Collins, Bill Withers, Jim Morrison and more
Culture / SocietyIt's the story of a clumsiness, a bad trip or a machine going haywire. It's also the story of your favorite song.
Behringer Wave review
Written testThe Wave is positioned as a faithful imitation of the PPG Wave 2.2 and 2.3 from the early 80s, at a very attractive price. While it copies their color codes and overall presentation, has it managed t…
Roland TR-1000 review
Written testRoland drum machines have benefitted generations of musicians and producers. After years dominated by all-digital models, the TR-1000 marks a return to analog and has sent the small world of electron…
Arturia AstroLab 37 review
Written testFollowing the 61- and 88-key versions, Arturia now offers a 37-key version of its AstroLab performance keyboard. More compact, but just as smart, this new model promises to retain the strengths and p…
Yamaha MODX M review
Written testAfter the Montage M series was released at the end of 2023 through selected distributors, here comes a very affordable variation of Yamaha's big synth/workstation. Has the new MODX M retained most of…
This Summer, jam with BeatBuddy Mini for $99
NewsSpecial priceSingular Sound has announced a special offer on their BeatBuddy Mini personal drum machine.
Moogfest: Moog to bring back Minimoog Model D
Hot newsWhile Moogfest 2016 is currently (May 19-22) being held in Durham, NC, Moog is bringing back Minimoog Model D through a pop-up factory.
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[MUSIKMESSE] Dreadbox present Drips
Hot newsMusikmesseDreadbox is at the Musikmesse to present Drips, a Eurorack format modular drum machine.
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[MUSIKMESSE][VIDEO] Nori Ubukata Theresyn
Hot newsMusikmesseNori Ubukota introduces Theresyn, his very own original variation on the theme of the classic Theremin.
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[MUSIKMESSE] Sledge is the new black?
Hot newsMusikmesseAt the Musikmesse, Studiologic presents a Black Edition of its Sledge 2 synthesizer.
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[MUSIKMESSE][VIDEO] Dasz Instruments Alex
Hot newsMusikmesseA tour and demonstration of Dasz Instruments' Alex digital synthesizer at Musikmesse 2016.
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[MUSIKMESSE][VIDEO] Pioneer Toraiz SP-16
Hot newsMusikmesseA quick tour of Pioneer's upcoming Toraiz SP-16, which features the analog filters of Dave Smith's Prophet-6.
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[MUSIKMESSE][VIDEO] Polyend Seq
Hot newsMusikmesseA presentation video of the Polyend Seq at the Musikmesse 2016.
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[MUSIKMESSE] Korg presents Pa4X Oriental series
Hot newsMusikmesseKorg has introduced the Pa4X Oriental, an oriental music-oriented series composed of a 61- and a 76-key arranger keyboards.
[MUSIKMESSE] Pioneer partners with Dave Smith
Hot newsMusikmessePioneer is to introduce the Toraiz SP-16 sampler/step sequencer, which analog filters come straight from Dave Smith's Prophet-6.
ElectroniSounds releases Event Horizon for Dune 2
Hot newsElectroniSounds has released "Event Horizon", a new 100-patch soundbank for use with Synapse Audio's Dune 2 VSTi.
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[NAMM] [VIDEO] Five demos from the EHX booth
Hot newsNAMMLive demonstrations of Electro-Harmonix's Soul Pog, Lester G, Lester K, Bass Preacher and Super Space Drum pedals at the 2016 NAMM.
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[NAMM] [VIDEO] 3 new Teenage Engineering devices
Hot newsNAMMSee and hear three new Pocket Operators from Teenage Engineering: the PO-20 Arcade, PO-24 Office and PO-28 Robot.
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[NAMM] [VIDEO] At the Rossum Electro-Music booth
Hot newsNAMMA presentation of Rossum Electro-Music's four new modules introduced at the NAMM this year.
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[NAMM] [VIDEO] Vermona TwinCussion
Hot newsNAMMVermona demonstrate a prototype of their upcoming dual-oscillator percussion Eurorack module TwinCussion.
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[NAMM] [VIDEO] A Strymon Generalissimo demo
Hot newsNAMMA presentation and demonstration of Strymon's Generalissimo Eurorack format effect processor live from their NAMM booth.
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