Classic Gear: Korg M1 – The final nail in the analogue coffin?
09 Feb in Synths
Korg’s sample-based workstation the M1 is one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time - but is it still relevant in the 21st century?
46 Results for "Yamaha"
New Yamaha Rydeen Finishes and Impressive Hi-Hat Stand
26 Jan in Drums
Yamaha Drums have launched a range of new finishes to their entry-level Rydeen range of kits, plus a new and versatile Hi-Hat stand.
Yamaha SEQTRAK – The Teenage Engineering Killer? Now available!
19 Jan in Synths
Yamaha SEQTRAK, a groovebox with DNA from DX and AMW2 instruments. Is Yamaha coming for Teenage Engineering’s market share? Now available!
Top rated electronic drum kits: What e-drums should you buy?
11 Dec 2023 in Drums
Looking to buy the best when it comes to e-Drum kits? Look no further. Here's our guide to the top-rated electronic drum kits available today.
Electronic Drums For Beginners: Which e-Drumkit Is Best?
07 Dec 2023 in Drums
E-Drums are often top of the list when starting to learn, but what should you look for when buying an electronic drum kit for beginners?
Affordable Electronic Drum Sets: Top 5 Budget e-Drum Kits
04 Dec 2023 in Drums
Looking for an affordable electronic drum set for practice or the budding drummer in your life? These kits give you great bang for your buck.
The Best Budget Keyboards Under €150 – Beginner Keyboards for all!
24 Nov 2023 in
Finding the right keyboard on a budget for a beginner can be fraught with many pitfalls. This guide is here to help you make your choice.
Yamaha Genos2 – The Band in a Box Just Got Bigger
15 Nov 2023 in Synths
What would happen if a Yamaha Montage M and a Yamaha PSR went on vacation together and things got steamy? The answer is a Yamaha Genos2.
Japan Synthesizer Tour: Synth Secrets from the Rising Sun
12 Nov 2023 in Synths
Forget Akihabara and Mt. Fuji. Let us help you plan your tour of the beautiful country of Japan around what’s really important - synthesizers!
Review: IK Multimedia Pianoverse – The Ultimate Piano Library?
In an exclusive first look, IK Multimedia's Pianoverse delivers more than just a piano sample library, and in some rather strange places!
Is This the New Yamaha Montage? New Images & Audio Released!
After announcing the demise of the original Montage back in July of this year, Yamaha tease its supposed replacement with new images & audio!
The Yamaha Montage is dead. Long live the Montage!
In a fairly low-key announcement today, Yamaha announced the discontinuation of their flagship synthesizer, the Montage, and its replacement.
Behringer continues the rumour mill with prototypes and an update
Behringer decided to try a different delivery style over the weekend, teasing two possible future products and updating us on another
Classic Gear -The Yamaha DX1: Owning and Recreating the King of FM
18 Jun 2023 in Synths
Ever wondered what it's like to own a Yamaha DX1? Want to know how to recreate the sound? Rob takes us under the hood of The King of FM...
40 Years of the DX7 – Ring Those FM Bells!
The Yamaha DX7 went on sale for the first time on May 29th, 1983. To mark this significant anniversary, we take a look at how it came to be.
Baby Audio BA-1 is a Yamaha CS synthesizer emulation with fun extras
24 Apr 2023 in Synths
Baby Audio BA-1 is the plugin company's first software instrument, an emulation of Yamaha’s criminally overlooked 1980s mini synth CS01.
Japanese Giants: The History of Yamaha Synthesizers
09 Apr 2023 in Synths
In this series, we look at the Big Three Japanese manufacturers that have changed music. First up: the history of Yamaha synthesizers.
Buying Synthesizers From Japan – The Secret World of Cheap Synths?
01 Jan 2023 in Synths
Japan’s domestic vintage synthesizer market is surprisingly cheap. We tell you the best tips and tricks for buying synthesizers from Japan.
Review: Cherry Audio GX-80 – A CS-80/GX-1 Hybrid
22 Nov 2022 in Synths
After a teaser video that left little in any doubt that Cherry Audio were working on a CS-80 emulation, they have surprised many by announcing GX-80.
An engineering update on Behringer’s DS-80 clone of the CS-80
16 Jun 2021 in Synths
Behringer shares a workshop photo and a bit of story behind the development of its CS-80 clone. The bottom line? It's all going to take some time.
NAMM 2021: Yamaha debuts MSP3A powered studio monitor and reference speaker
12 Jan 2021 in Studio
The new MSP3A builds on the MSP3's strengths with improvements to audio quality, output power, and cabinet design.
Opera Rotas: Mutant Megadrive FM Drum machine
24 Jun 2020 in Synths
Based on the Yamaha OPL2 soundchip from the Sega Megadrive the Opera Rotas is a mutant generative drum machine full of FM synthesis.
Best free plug-ins this week: SI6MA, SnareBuzz and CX5M-V
05 Apr 2020 in Studio
There's something for everyone on this week's list of the best free plug-ins. We've got a metal amp simulator, a unique snare buzz emulator and an FM synth. Here's Sigma, SnareBuxx and CX5M-V.
