Erica synths continue their expansion into standalone units, this time packing the monstrous gritty tones of their big analogue modular systems into a small, more affordable bass line sequencer dubbed the DB-01. Featuring 16 buttons along the bottom for sequencing and secondary functions, its sound
It lives, again! Korg is officially bringing back the ARP 2600. This legendary analogue synth first released in 1971 was an instant classic being used by artists such as Herbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder, and thanks to its power and flexibility it was also a
The Arturia MatrixBrute is widely viewed as the most powerful analogue monophonic synth ever created. A true sound designer’s dream synth. Our recent video ‘10 things you may not know about the Arturia MatrixBrute’ aimed to illustrate just how deep the rabbit hole goes,
Yes I know, the MiniBrute 2S has been out for almost 2 years now, but who says things have to be reviewed as soon as they come out? I just got one (finally) and I’m compelled to share my thoughts. My perspective is probably a
I’ve been tinkering with synths, sequencers and other gadgets for a long time now — writing about them for a few years too. ‘Going modular’ was always a thing that was going to happen eventually. Well, just over 2 months ago I finally got my
Greek boutique synth and effects manufacturer Dreadbox, has introduced a new Eurorack modular kit overnight, aimed at modular enthusiasts wanting to dip their toes into the DIY world. The Antiphon is quite unique, featuring 8 analogue sine wave oscillators, separate low pass and high pass
Wondering how you can take your synth sounds to the next level? Most synth heads will be familiar with the age-old trick of running their rig through an array of effects pedals for further sonic exploration. Another way to achieve similar results is to run