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REVIEW: Jamstik Classic MIDI Guitar

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 YouTube channel. We sent one to the...

MY FAVORITE SYNTH with Umphrey’s McGee

I play keyboards for progressive improv rock band Umphrey’s McGee. My arsenal...

MY FAVORITE SYNTH with Ghost Love

Montreal three-piece Ghost Love is led by David Rancourt. The band delivers...

Demystifying Analog Synthesis & Signal Flow

In an era where creative or commercial success is possible without the...

HOW TO KEEP YOUR VINTAGE SYNTHS SINGING

Tips From the Pros at Syntaur Vintage analog synths are all the...

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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...
NEWS: Taylor Guitars Transitioning to D’Addario Coated XS Phosphor Bronze Strings
By Benjamin Ricci on May 19, 2023
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...
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....