Posts by Adam Douglas

British Giants: The History Of Chris Huggett

Chris Hugget, designer of the Wasp, pioneered a hybrid analogue/digital synthesis and perfected it in instruments for EDP, OSC, Novation and more.

Classic Gear: Korg M1 – The final nail in the analogue coffin?

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?

Brian Eno Turntable II – Spin the light fantastic with this fantastically expensive turntable

Brian Eno Turntable II is the musician and producer’s latest work. Is this colour-changing record player worth £20000?

Baby Audio Atoms: Literally exciting new physical modeling synth

The force behind Transit look to shake up physical modelling with the new Baby Audio Atoms soft synth. Available now!

How to earn $3000 a month from Spotify by making ambient music

Ambient is more popular than ever but it can be hard to make a living at it. Six professional ambient artists give advice on how you can do it too.

1010music Nanobox Battery Case: Power of Nano in your hands

1010music’s Nanobox Battery Case adds rechargeable power to the Nanobox series.

Meet the Clones – All Of Behringer’s Upcoming Synthesizers

Can’t keep track of upcoming Behringer clone synthesizers? With this list you don’t have to. They're all here, from the Mini to the massive.

Yamaha SEQTRAK – The Teenage Engineering Killer? Now available!

Yamaha SEQTRAK, a groovebox with DNA from DX and AMW2 instruments. Is Yamaha coming for Teenage Engineering’s market share? Now available!

Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad Kit: Build Your Own Kaoss Pad

Korg has made a kit version of its popular Kaoss effects pad. Fancy building one of your own? Now you can - and for not very much money.

Korg modwave, opsix and wavestate modules: Our prayers are answered!

At last, Korg has heard our cries and announced the Korg modwave, opsix, and wavestate modules, with added features like MPE and MIDI 2.0.

NAMM 2024: Korg KR-11 – Practice Makes Perfect

Korg’s latest drum machine the Korg KR-11 is a fun little box packed with useful drum beats for practicing and busking. Producers may want one too!

British Giants: The History Of Mellotron. The world’s first sampler?

Everyone from the Beatles to Oasis to the Moody Blues used the Mellotron, making this tape-based electromechanical keyboard one for the ages.

American Giants: The History of Buchla & birth of West Coast Synthesis

The History of Buchla is the history of West Coast synthesis, counter-culture art and Don Buchla's alternative to the East Coast Moog.

Get Your Hands Off the New Stylophone Theremin

Dubreq confound expectations and ditch the stylus on their latest Stylophone, the Stylophone Theremin. Ready to throw your hands in the air?

Tape Delay: The O.G. Echo – What it is and how to get the sound

Tape Delay is one of the oldest audio effects, and yet has a character of its own that's still in demand today. Here’s everything you need to know...

The Dangers Of Tinnitus And How To Protect Your Hearing

Tinnitus, or permanent ringing in the ears, is uncurable and more and more musicians are suffering from it. Here’s what you need to know.

Plugin Subscriptions: Why the hate? Should you go perpetual?

Plugin subscription models are polarizing in the music production community. Are there any benefits to endlessly paying and never owning?

Bandcamp Alternatives: Time to jump ship?

Bandcamp isn’t the only music distribution game in town. Here are some possible alternatives to consider in case things go south in the near future.

Best Synths of 2023: UDO, Roland, Behringer and More!

We look back at a phenomenal year and reveal our pick for the best synths of 2023 with Roland, UDO, Expressive E, Behringer and Groove Synthesis.

Soundforce SFC-OB Oberheim Plugin MIDI Controller – Oh Boy!

Boutique Eurorack and MIDI controller outfit Soundforce has announced a dedicated desktop controller for OB-style plugins. All hands on deck.

The Best Affordable Synthesizers For Every Budget

It can be tough shopping for a new synthesizer when you’re on a budget. However, there are plenty of surprisingly affordable synths out there.

Synton Fénix To Rise From The Ashes As Patch Point Fénix II PP

Synton’s legendary modular synthesizer is coming back as the Patch Point Fénix II PP with all the original parameters plus new ones.

American Giants: The History Of Sequential

Dave Smith’s Sequential Circuits started a synth revolution and then kept on going. Here’s their story in this history of Sequential.

Polyend Play+ Invites Four Synthesizer Engines To The Party

Polyend soups up its Play groovebox with four synth engines—three virtual analogue and FM/wavetable—and stereo samples plus DAW integration.