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NEW SYNTH ANNOUNCEMENT! KORG’s opsix Altered FM Synthesizer
The new opsix Altered FM Synthesizer from KORG amplifies the legendary and expansive sound of real...
Source Audio Collider Pedal Review
Source Audio has brought together the best of their Ventris Dual Reverb and Nemesis Delay pedals...
What’s Behind The Resurgence of Analog Synthesizers?
WHAT IS SO GREAT ABOUT ANALOG SYNTHESIZERS? As a vintage and analog synthesizer demonstrator, I get this question a lot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx49sjSSmdY "What has analog got over the...
Marco Benevento Dishes About His Synth Obsession
Keyboard Whiz Marco Benevento on His Return to Synths & Why the KORG Polysix Will Always Hold a Special Place in His Heart Marco Benevento, member of the Royal Potato Family and pianist...
5 Things Every Synth Novice Should Know
Delving into the world of synthesizers without knowing where to start can be intimidating. Here’s what I learned along the way as a total amateur, and what I think are the top 5 things any synth...
What I’ve Learned About Bob Moog, The Man
I’ve recently added the title “film producer” to my resume, but first and foremost, I’m an electronic musician with an all-consuming passion for synth pop, synthesizers, and electronic music...
Transforming Discarded Hammond Organs into Modern-Day MIDI Machines
How Analog Outfitters is Rescuing Hammond Organs from the Trash Heap & Reinventing Them as Modern-Day MIDI Controllers Using a Hammond organ on the road is something musicians from all walks of...
How to Record Analog Synthesizers Using a Modern Production Workflow
Indie Pop Artist Kyle Andrews Gives Pro Tips on How to Record Analog Synthesizers in Today's DAW Workflow It is a game of hide and seek. Somewhere tangled up in the patch cables, masked behind...
Understanding Bob Moog’s Legacy with Michelle Moog-Koussa
A Personal essay by Michelle Moog-Koussa about her late father's life, work and lasting impact on the world of synthesizers At times, it’s still difficult for me to fathom that my father was Bob...
An Introduction to Sound Synthesis
SYNTHESIS 101: An Introduction to Synth History, the Building Blocks of Analog Synthesizers and Basic Sound Synthesis A synthesizer is an electronic instrument that creates sound, and sound...
OnTop Acoustic Guitar Stand Named “Best in Show” at 2016 Summer NAMM
OnTop World Music Products proudly accepts “Best in Show” award from a panel of industry experts at Summer NAMM, the annual music products trade event held in Nashville, TN. The innovative OnTop...
The Special SYNTH Issue is Out Now
Performer Magazine releases The Synth Issue, a special print and digital issue dedicated to synthesizers, both old and new. This month Performer Magazine presents another in a long line of...