Synthmagazine | Synth News, Gear & Sound Design

10. October 2026

AudioPilz vs. FM-1: Cheap FM Chaos That’s Got Big Brands Sweating

AudioPilz, the king of meme-laden synth takedowns, puts the dirt-cheap M-VAVE FM-1 through his Bad Gear wringer. This isn’t just another pocket-sized plastic box—it’s a proper troublemaker, chucking FM madness for the price of a few pints. With a UI that doesn’t require a PhD, a swarm of hacked firmwares, and enough sonic carnage to give the old guard a headache, this synth’s shaking up the playground. If you want the nitty-gritty, or just fancy watching AudioPilz roast the industry, this one’s for you.

M-VAVE FM-1

10. October 2026

LUMINA

CROW HILL

CROW HILL and the Euphone: A Glass Instrument’s Sonic Mirage

In the hands of CROW HILL, the Euphone emerges from a decade-long slumber, radiating spectral resonance and glistening with sonic ghosts. This is no ordinary instrument; it’s a vessel of water and glass, a playground for light and vibration where each touch becomes a nebula of sound. As we drift through its story, the Euphone’s fragile beauty and avant-garde lineage reveal themselves like fog on a quiet morning, daring us to listen between the ripples. Prepare to wander through shattered reflections and magnetic harmonics—this is a journey of sound as space, and space as memory.

Crystal Baschet, Euphone

9. October 2026

MILES

Expert Sleepers

Expert Sleepers Gives Us ‘Forever’: Freezing Time in Eurorack

Expert Sleepers, helmed by Os, are known for bridging the gap between computer and modular worlds, but with ‘Forever’ they step squarely into the domain of hands-on sonic manipulation. In this manufacturer demo, Os walks us through the module’s freeze and infinite sustain tricks, showing how it handles audio like a modular tape loop with three independent voices. Modular heads will appreciate the dry, matter-of-fact approach to patching, layering, and those lovely detuned chords. If you like sculpting time and texture, this one’s for your rack.

Expert Sleepers Forever

9. October 2026

SPARKY

Alex Ball

Alex Ball vs. the EF-X3 Vintage Voice: Tape Echo Grows Fangs

Tape echo in 2024? Alex Ball throws the Echo Fix EF-X3 Vintage Voice into the sonic blender to find out if this modern Frankenstein of a tape machine is a studio kingpin or just retro cosplay. Expect vintage grit, modular mischief, and a few surprise punches. Ball’s deep-dive is part hands-on demo, part tape-obsessed rave – and not for the weak-willed or wallet-faint. If you want to know whether this box is a legit weapon or a boutique distraction, read on.

Echo Fix EF-X3 Vintage Voice, Roland RE-201, Roland RE-501

9. October 2026

SPARKY

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER: VCS3 Clones, Mods & Voltage Mayhem

Ever wondered what happens when LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER gets his mitts on two VCS3 clones and a soldering iron? This video is a wild ride through synth history, chunky connectors, and voltage chaos. If you like your analog mods with a side of mayhem and a sprinkle of DIY attitude, you’re in for a treat. LMNC’s style? Fast, nerdy, and not afraid to get bloody knuckles. Don’t blink or you’ll miss the best bits.

Beatstep Pro, EMS VCS3, Porta Cosmo

9. October 2026

RILEY

Bolo Da Producer

Bolo Da Producer Flips the Script: The ‘Entry-Level’ MPC One Gen 2 Ain’t Entry-Level

Let’s get real—Bolo Da Producer just took the so-called ‘entry-level’ MPC One Gen 2 and made it look like a heavyweight champ. If you’re still sleeping on what this box can do, you’re missing out. From sampling tricks with a slick Audio-Technica turntable to laying down a beat that’s all flavor, Bolo’s got hands-on tips, honest talk, and plenty of groove. The dude’s not just pushing buttons—he’s making bangers on a budget and dropping game for anyone wanting to level up their production without selling a kidney.

Akai MPC One Gen 2, Audio-Technica AT-LP60 XBT

9. October 2026

LUMINA

Josh Lucan

Josh Lucan Unravels Tangerine Dream’s Phantom Loop: A Sonic Mirage in ‘Logos’

In the spectral haze of Tangerine Dream’s ‘Logos’, Josh Lucan guides us through sequencer patterns that slip and realign like shifting shadows. Lucan, a Los Angeles media composer, peels back layers of polyrhythmic intrigue, letting us glimpse the machinery beneath the dream. Each melodic strand is exposed, revealing not just notes but the emotional architecture of the sequence. This is a journey through time signatures, mental mapping, and the art of hearing beneath the surface.

Keystitch

8. October 2026

LUMINA

Signal Sounds

Signal Sounds: Suzanne Ciani’s Sonic Cartography – Buchla, Quad, and the Art of Immersion

In this luminous conversation, Signal Sounds welcomes synth legend Suzanne Ciani, whose story is woven with the magnetic resonance of Buchla circuitry and the swirling tides of quadraphonic sound. Each answer is a window into the nebula of her artistic journey, from the communal table at Buchla’s workshop to the ever-evolving stage of Sonica. Ciani’s reflections ripple through the decades, revealing how audiences, technology, and creative intent bloom and shift like light in fog. To listen is to step inside a living soundscape, where every voltage, every sequence, is charged with memory and longing.

Buchla 200 Series, Eventide H9, MARF, Roland MC-4, Roland MC-8

8. October 2026

LUMINA

Metamyther

Metamyther & Kevin Keller: Solar 42N—A Synth That Breathes in Nebulae

In the atmospheric haze of Metamyther’s new Synth Showcase, we drift alongside ambient composer Kevin Keller as he navigates the Solar 42N—a synthesizer with the gravitational pull of a dying star. Through tactile oscillators, spectral drones, and light-sensitive magic, the Solar 42N invites us into a world where sound is less played than conjured. This is not a technical exposition but a poetic immersion, guided by creators who shape space and silence for a living. Expect chords that shimmer like heat on asphalt and performances that slip between the cracks of time.

Solar 42N

8. October 2026

RILEY

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Makes Classic MPCs Sing: Chords for the Rest of Us

If you think you need a degree in jazz theory to make your old MPC spit fire, think again. JFilt from Verysickbeats drops a street-smart hack for classic MPCs, teaching you how to play chunky, soulful chords with just three fingers and zero headaches. Forget scrolling endless menus—this is about squeezing fat vibes out of those 16 pads, no tuition required. If you’ve ever felt your beat was missing that secret sauce, this one’s for you. Grab a cheap coffee, and let’s get your dusty MPC sounding fresh.

Akai MPC1000, Akai MPC2000, Akai MPC2000XL, Akai MPC2500, Akai MPC3000

« 1 … 4 5 6 7 8 … 276 »