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ASM Leviasynth review
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After 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 …
05/14/26
DX7 history
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The 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…
04/09/26
5 studio accidents that helped create hits for Phil Collins, Bill Withers, Jim Morrison and more
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It's the story of a clumsiness, a bad trip or a machine going haywire. It's also the story of your favorite song.
03/30/26
Behringer Wave review
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The 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…
12/17/25
Arturia AstroLab 37 review
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Following 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…
11/26/25
Yamaha MODX M review
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After 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…
11/13/25
Moogfest: Moog to bring back Minimoog Model D
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While Moogfest 2016 is currently (May 19-22) being held in Durham, NC, Moog is bringing back Minimoog Model D through a pop-up factory.
05/19/16
[MUSIKMESSE] Dreadbox present Drips
Hot newsMusikmesse
Dreadbox is at the Musikmesse to present Drips, a Eurorack format modular drum machine.
04/09/16
[MUSIKMESSE][VIDEO] Nori Ubukata Theresyn
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Nori Ubukota introduces Theresyn, his very own original variation on the theme of the classic Theremin.
04/08/16
[MUSIKMESSE] Sledge is the new black?
Hot newsMusikmesse
At the Musikmesse, Studiologic presents a Black Edition of its Sledge 2 synthesizer.
04/08/16
[MUSIKMESSE][VIDEO] Dasz Instruments Alex
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A tour and demonstration of Dasz Instruments' Alex digital synthesizer at Musikmesse 2016.
04/08/16
ElectroniSounds releases Event Horizon for Dune 2
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ElectroniSounds has released "Event Horizon", a new 100-patch soundbank for use with Synapse Audio's Dune 2 VSTi.
02/10/16
[NAMM] [VIDEO] 3 new Teenage Engineering devices
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See and hear three new Pocket Operators from Teenage Engineering: the PO-20 Arcade, PO-24 Office and PO-28 Robot.
01/24/16
[NAMM] [VIDEO] At the Rossum Electro-Music booth
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A presentation of Rossum Electro-Music's four new modules introduced at the NAMM this year.
01/24/16
[NAMM] [VIDEO] Vermona TwinCussion
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Vermona demonstrate a prototype of their upcoming dual-oscillator percussion Eurorack module TwinCussion.
01/24/16
[NAMM] [VIDEO] A Strymon Generalissimo demo
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A presentation and demonstration of Strymon's Generalissimo Eurorack format effect processor live from their NAMM booth.
01/24/16
[NAMM] [VIDEO] Arturia introduces the MatrixBrute
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Arturia presents their all-new MatrixBrute, a massive-sounding analog synthesizer.
01/22/16
[NAMM] [VIDEO] Vermona 14 analog monophonic synth
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Germany's Vermona is demonstrating their "14" analog monophonic synthesizer at the NAMM's booth 5014.
01/22/16
[NAMM] [VIDEO] Yamaha Montage
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A demonstration of Yamaha's new flagship synth Montage.
01/22/16
[NAMM] [VIDEO] Tom Oberheim at Marion Systems
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Tom Oberheim presents Marion Systems' new Eurorack modules at the NAMM.
01/22/16
[NAMM] Strymon presents the Generalissimo
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Strymon has presented the prototype of the Generalissimo, a 28HP five-in-one Eurorack module.
01/22/16
[NAMM] [VIDEO] Dave Smith Instruments OB-6
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At the NAMM, Dave Smith and Tom Oberheim present the OB-6.
01/22/16
[NAMM] [VIDEO] Waldorf KB37
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A live presentation of the new Waldorf KB37 Eurorack-compatible controller and assorted modules.
01/22/16
[NAMM] Dave Smith Instruments OB-6
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Dave Smith Instruments presents the OB-6, a 6-voice synthesizer with all-analog signal path, discrete VCOs and filters developed with Tom Oberheim.
01/22/16
[NAMM] Soulsby presents new products
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Boutique synth module maker Soulsby introduces new devices at the NAMM, including a Eurorack wavetable oscillator module.
01/21/16

Synthesizers/Racks/Modules news

ASM Leviasynth review

DX7 history

5 studio accidents that helped create hits for Phil Collins, Bill Withers, Jim Morrison and more

Behringer Wave review

Arturia AstroLab 37 review

Yamaha MODX M review

Moogfest: Moog to bring back Minimoog Model D

[MUSIKMESSE] Dreadbox present Drips

[MUSIKMESSE][VIDEO] Nori Ubukata Theresyn

[MUSIKMESSE] Sledge is the new black?

[MUSIKMESSE][VIDEO] Dasz Instruments Alex

ElectroniSounds releases Event Horizon for Dune 2

[NAMM] [VIDEO] 3 new Teenage Engineering devices

[NAMM] [VIDEO] At the Rossum Electro-Music booth

[NAMM] [VIDEO] Vermona TwinCussion

[NAMM] [VIDEO] A Strymon Generalissimo demo

[NAMM] [VIDEO] Arturia introduces the MatrixBrute

[NAMM] [VIDEO] Vermona 14 analog monophonic synth

[NAMM] [VIDEO] Yamaha Montage

[NAMM] [VIDEO] Tom Oberheim at Marion Systems

[NAMM] Strymon presents the Generalissimo

[NAMM] [VIDEO] Dave Smith Instruments OB-6

[NAMM] [VIDEO] Waldorf KB37

[NAMM] Dave Smith Instruments OB-6

[NAMM] Soulsby presents new products