Synthmagazine | Synth News, Gear & Sound Design

1. May 2026

HakenAudio and WARBL: MPE Winds Meet the EaganMatrix Micro

In this deep-dive video, HakenAudio teams up with the WARBL Wind Controller to showcase a set of custom EaganMatrix presets, specifically crafted for this expressive MPE instrument. Ed Eagan, architect of the EaganMatrix, demonstrates how the WARBL’s multidimensional sensors and the compact Haken Micro sound engine can unlock a new level of nuanced performance. The video is a masterclass in digital instrument integration, revealing how firmware updates, preset design, and clever controller mapping can blur the boundaries between acoustic and electronic sound worlds. For anyone curious about the architecture and workflow of modern hybrid rigs, this is a revealing look

EaganMatrix, Haken Micro, WARBL Wind Controller, Yamaha FC7

1. May 2026

SPARKY

Oscillator Sink

Oscillator Sink Unleashes the Mad Sound Factory Drop: Groovebox Mayhem for the Modular Masses

Oscillator Sink, the undisputed king of whispery synth deep-dives, takes a sledgehammer to the groovebox cliché with the Mad Sound Factory Drop. Forget polite drum machines – this thing spits out gabber kicks and noise like a rave bunker on fire. In his signature calm-but-obsessive style, Oscillator Sink patches, tweaks, and pushes the Drop to its limits, showing off its gnarly sound design, modular integration, and a sequencing approach that’s more chaos engine than polite stepper. If you think you know grooveboxes, think again – this one’s for the heads who like their beats raw, their noise unpredictable, and their

Korg SQ-1, Mad Sound Factory Drop

1. May 2026

LUMINA

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy: Sculpting Sonic Mass with the Polyend FAT Engine

Step into the resonant fog of the Polyend Play+ as Nu-Trix The Synth Guy guides us through the FAT engine—a synth voice that swells with magnetic overtones and tactile simplicity. In this immersive walkthrough, we drift through the core parameters that shape the FAT engine’s character, discovering how a handful of controls can conjure nebula basses, spectral leads, and pads that shimmer like morning dew. Nu-Trix’s approach is both methodical and exploratory, inviting us to feel the weight and warmth of each sound. For those who crave hands-on sonic storytelling, this video is a portal into the emotional architecture of

Polyend Play+

30. April 2026

LYRA

Expressive E

Expressive E’s Osmose CE: A New Blueprint for Expressive MIDI Control

Expressive E returns with the Osmose CE, a MIDI controller that promises to bridge the gap between traditional keyboard familiarity and next-level expressive control. Built on the same gestural keybed as the original Osmose, this instrument is designed to fit seamlessly into modern hybrid workflows, offering per-note expression, deep DAW integration, and a companion software platform with over 900 MPE-ready sounds. In this official overview, Expressive E demonstrates how the Osmose CE can transform both MPE and classic MIDI setups, making nuanced, dynamic performance accessible without menu-diving or complex configuration. We take a closer look at the architecture, workflow, and

Ctrl-e, Osmose CE

30. April 2026

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Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology’s April Synth Frenzy: Superbooth Hype, Gear Previews, and Community Mayhem

April’s here, and Molten Music Technology is on the warpath, rounding up the weirdest and wildest synth news before Superbooth drops like a rave bunker on Berlin. Robin Vincent’s signature blend of dry wit and deep gear knowledge is in full effect, with early peeks at headline modules and a parade of upcoming synth events that’ll have your calendar looking like a patchbay. If you want a taste of the freshest hardware, the quirkiest DIY, and the best places to get lost in a sea of oscillators, this is your monthly fix. Don’t blink—there’s too much happening, and you’ll want

Analog Sweden SWEN2, Auxy Mystery Synth, Bob Moog Tribute Limited Edition Minimoog Model D, Kaona Fractaos

30. April 2026

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Sineway

Sineway’s Novation Peak Review: Digital Precision, Analog Bite, and Zero Nonsense

Sineway’s taken the Novation Peak for a year-long spin—through tracks, live sets, and the daily grind. This isn’t your average synth review; it’s a straight-talking look at what makes the Peak a modern classic (and where it faceplants). Expect sharp insights, a few gripes, and plenty of praise for a synth that’s as much at home in a club as it is in your bedroom bunker. If you’re after glossy sales talk, look elsewhere. If you want to know why the Peak still rules the roost in 2026, Sineway’s got the answers—delivered with the clarity and no-BS attitude we love.

Digitakt II, Hologram Microcosm, Novation Launch Control XL 3, Novation Peak

30. April 2026

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Sanjay C

Sanjay C Unleashes the Osmose CE: MPE Mayhem for the Modern Studio

Expressive E’s Osmose CE lands on Sanjay C’s desk, and suddenly every other MIDI controller looks like a Fisher-Price toy. This isn’t just another keyboard—it’s a full-on expressive street weapon, packing MPE keys that bend, wobble, and scream for attention. Sanjay C’s no stranger to gear, but even he’s hyped about the CE’s deep aftertouch, DAW integration, and that premium, show-off design. If you’re tired of lifeless MIDI plonking and want your synths to actually feel alive, this review is your rave bunker entry pass. But don’t just read—some of these tricks have to be seen (and heard) to be

Expressive E Osmose CE

30. April 2026

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Andrew Huang

Andrew Huang Unleashes the Osmose CE: Tactile MIDI Mayhem

Andrew Huang dives hands-first into the Osmose CE, the controller edition of Expressive E’s flagship synth, and it’s not just another MIDI plank. This thing bends, wiggles, and responds like it’s alive—no built-in sounds, but all the expressive punch. Andrew’s signature genre-hopping, playful style is all over this, showing off a controller that doesn’t just keep up, it begs you to push it harder. If you thought MIDI controllers were all the same, prepare to have your mind (and fingers) blown. The Osmose CE is here to start a riot in your studio, and Andrew’s got the keys to the

Expressive E Control E plugin, Expressive E Osmose CE

29. April 2026

LYRA

Synido Tech

Synido Tech’s TempoPAD C16: Portable Beatmaking Architecture Unpacked

When it comes to mobile beat-making, Synido Tech’s TempoPAD C16 aims to redefine what a truly portable, DAWless rig can be. In this official video, the C16 is showcased as a compact, battery-friendly controller that slips easily into a backpack and promises a workflow that’s as at home in the park as it is in the studio. The creator demonstrates how the C16, paired with an iPad and Koala Sampler, forms the backbone of a nimble, all-in-one setup—highlighting not just the hardware’s physical resilience, but also its dual-mode connectivity and real-world performance. For anyone obsessed with workflow, latency, and the

Synido TempoPAD C16

29. April 2026

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David Hilowitz Music

David Hilowitz Music Unleashes the DX7: 80s Nostalgia Meets Modern FM Mayhem

The Yamaha DX7: synth legend, pop culture icon, and the reason half your favourite 80s tracks sound like neon roller discos. David Hilowitz Music, known for his crafty DIY spirit and sonic curiosity, finally gets his hands on this digital beast—and takes us for a ride through glassy presets, weird memory hacks, and the wild world of FM synthesis. If you think the DX7 is just for cheesy ballads, think again. David dives deep, showing off not just the synth’s history but how its DNA lives on in free plugins and tiny hardware. Strap in—this isn’t your dad’s nostalgia trip.

Decent Sampler, Dexed, Korg Volca FM2, MiniDexed, Yamaha DX7

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