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The Envelope, Please! An Introduction to Envelope Generators
By Stephen B. Ward on May 22, 2023
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...
Eurorack and Modular Synthesis 101
By Quinn Grodzins on May 19, 2023
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...
Hooked on Phonics: Synthesizer Polyphony Terminology
By Marc Doty on May 19, 2023
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...
A Beginner’s Guide to Wavetable Synthesis
By Steve Joslin on May 16, 2023
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....
BOOK REVIEW: Inspire The Music: 50 Years of Roland History
By Benjamin Ricci on May 16, 2023
BOOK REVIEW: Inspire The Music: 50 Years of Roland History by Kim Bjorn If you’ve got a synth nerd in your family of friend-sphere, this...
3 Tips For Getting Great Sounds From Your Analog Synth
By Brendan Gregoriy on February 13, 2019
THE NEW GOLDEN AGE OF ANALOG SYNTHESIS Analog synths have undergone a radical resurgence in the last 7 or 8 years. Companies like Moog and...
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BUYER’S GUIDE: The Best Synthesizers Under $1000
By Benjamin Ricci on May 25, 2017
1. BEST OVERALL SYNTH UNDER $1000: The Moog Sub Phatty WHY WE LOVE THE MOOG SUB PHATTY Well, to be blunt, we think the Moog Sub...
Moog Sub Phatty Review
By Benjamin Ricci on July 29, 2016
In its review, Performer Magazine names the Moog Sub Phatty the Absolute Best Synthesizer Under $1000 RELATED: The Best Virtual Analog Synth Under $1000 The...
Novation Bass Station II: Our Video Review and Demo
By Benjamin Ricci on July 28, 2016
Performer Magazine Names the Novation Bass Station II Analog Synthesizer The Best Bottom-End Synth Under $1000. RELATED: The Overall Best Synth Under $1000 The Best Virtual Analog Synth...
KORG Minilogue: Our Review And Video
By Benjamin Ricci on July 27, 2016
Performer Magazine Names the KORG Minilogue Analog Synthesizer The Most Versatile Synth Under $1000. RELATED: The Overall Best Synth Under $1000 The Best Virtual Analog Synth...