For those of us that love music/sound synthesis, sound designing, and electronic production, we are living in glorious times indeed. We now have a vast ocean with a plentiful bounty to fill our synthesizer appetites. Every week it seems I’m reading yet another email or news article about a new Read more...
Since its release, Synthmaster—a semi-modular synth by KV331Audio — has garnered heaps of praise from audio critics: Rob Mitchell of Soundbytes wrote that it’s “tough to find something it can’t do.” Musicradar.com labeled the software, “Everything you need in one synth.”
A bit of full disclosure: I’m a contrarian, so Read more...
Few developers can consistently pump out quality product after quality product, but Tone2 seems to be making this a regular habit. The synth developer is constantly carving their own path within synth lore with their new takes on the approach to sound generation.
Even with their simple subtractive freeware synth, Read more...
Synth lovers are on a roll, with tempting new options coming out a fast rate these days.
A particularly significant new arrival is Heavyocity’s AEON, a highly compelling new collection of deeply-sampled melodic instruments, cutting-edge tonal loops, and epic one-shots for composers and adventurous producers alike.
This is no lightweight Read more...
No more Mr. Nice Moog.
The latest anlog synthesizer from Moog Music, the Sub Phatty, takes the gloves off, as the iconic company commits to a synth with teeth. In creating the Sub Phatty, the disciples of Bob Moog were determined to make a standout music production and sound design Read more...
