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REVIEW: Donner Starry Pad MIDI Drum Pad Controller
By Benjamin Ricci on June 13, 2023
We hate to keep comparing things, but since our go-to pad controller in the studio is the PreSonus Atom, it would be dishonest to say...
REVIEW: Donner DMK-25 PRO MIDI Controller
By Benjamin Ricci on June 12, 2023
The Donner DMK-25 PRO MIDI Controller comes in an attractive blacked-out finish, and a two-octave keyboard that’ll get any budding producer started, whether it’s adding...
REVIEW: Donner B1 Bass Synthesizer
By Benjamin Ricci on June 12, 2023
Donner sent us one of their new B1 Bass Synthesizers to check out and do some video work with (check out a killer track that...
MY FAVORITE SYNTH With Kris Baha [Ghosts In The Machine]
By Benjamin Ricci on June 12, 2023
The Queer Australian/Italian-Armenian has been bending the lines of artistry with his own skewed, mutant industrial productions for 13 years, touring as a DJ, musician...
OUR ANNUAL BUYER’S GUIDE FOR SYNTH LOVERS
By Benjamin Ricci on June 7, 2023
Or, the “Synthy Awards” If The Office taught us anything, it’s that we as a society love awards. I mean, who wouldn’t want a shiny...
REVIEW: Jamstik Classic MIDI Guitar
By Benjamin Ricci on May 25, 2023
If you want to see just how much fun the Jamstik Classic MIDI guitar is, stop reading this and head over to our Instagram or...
MY FAVORITE SYNTH with Umphrey’s McGee
By Joel Cummins of Umphrey’s McGee on May 24, 2023
I play keyboards for progressive improv rock band Umphrey’s McGee. My arsenal includes a Roland V Piano, MiniMoog Voyager, Hammond B3, Sequential Prophet 6, Fender...
MY FAVORITE SYNTH with Ghost Love
By David Rancourt on May 24, 2023
Montreal three-piece Ghost Love is led by David Rancourt. The band delivers a soundscape of enigmatic moods and upbeat drum machine grooves influenced heavily by...
Demystifying Analog Synthesis & Signal Flow
By Gary Johnson on May 23, 2023
In an era where creative or commercial success is possible without the need for physical hardware beyond a computer running the right application, one could...
HOW TO KEEP YOUR VINTAGE SYNTHS SINGING
By Sam Mims on May 23, 2023
Tips From the Pros at Syntaur Vintage analog synths are all the rage these days – and for good reason. They sound fat and gorgeous!...