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IK Multimedia Releases UNO Synth PRO X
IK Multimedia releases UNO Synth PRO X, a powerful analog synthesizer that invites its user to...
Donner Announces Amazon Prime Day Discounts
Save up to $180 off digital pianos and guitars in Donner's massive Amazon Prime Day sale including...
HOW TO KEEP YOUR VINTAGE SYNTHS SINGING
Tips From the Pros at Syntaur Vintage analog synths are all the rage these days - and for good reason. They sound fat and gorgeous! But the downside is that when a vintage synth goes haywire, or...
The Envelope, Please! An Introduction to Envelope Generators
Envelope Generators, or EGs, create a control signal that rises and falls over time when a note is triggered. In a synthesizer, that signal can control an amplifier to shape loudness changes over...
NEWS: Taylor Guitars Transitioning to D’Addario Coated XS Phosphor Bronze Strings
Taylor Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, and D'Addario, the world's premier guitar string maker, announce that Taylor is transitioning to D'Addario's premium XS coated...
Eurorack and Modular Synthesis 101
A Non-Scary Intro to Eurorack AKA Modular is Not a Dirty Word Hello, my name is Quinn, I make music under the name Wyram, and I love working with Eurorack Modular Synthesizers. Not only do I think...
Hooked on Phonics: Synthesizer Polyphony Terminology
Synthesizer Polyphony Terminology and the Polyphonic vs. Paraphonic Debate Talking about, or learning about, synthesizers can be a challenge in general, but the situation is made worse by the fact...
A Beginner’s Guide to Wavetable Synthesis
What is Wavetable Synthesis? Wavetable synthesis is an application of digital sound synthesis that uses multiple waveforms stored together in a table to generate sounds. Wavetable synthesis dates...
GEAR NEWS: New MusicNomad Fret Leveler – Leveling L-Beam Now Available
This just in from our friends at Music Nomad: Leveling your frets and fingerboard has never been easier with MusicNomad's Fret Leveler L-Beam. With three sizes to choose from, 7" (18cm), 17.6"...
Contribute to Performer’s Special Synthesizer Issue!
Do you obsess over oscillators? Do you have more money invested in your Eurorack system than in your retirement plan? Here’s your opportunity to contribute to Performer’s upcoming special issue on...
REVIEW: Pigtronix Star Eater Analog Fuzz Pedal
Not all fuzzes are created equal; the various vintages and versions, the tweaks, the re-issues, the everything-in-one model configurations. It’s overwhelming to sort through. Pigtronix has unleashed...
REVIEW: Palmer PWT08 Powerbar
Pedalboard power supplies are often overlooked, but it’s an area that can not only mess with your pedalboard, but with your pedals themselves. Palmer’s PWT08 has plenty of clean and safe power on...