Synthesizers

The MiniFreak V is every bit as good as its hardware counterpart.

Vector Wave is an extraordinarily playful multi‑levelled cluster oscillator with multiple modes, nuances, vector synthesis and FM algorithms.

Expressive E’s Osmose is a synthesizer like no other.

Paul White takes us through the history and evolution of guitar synths, from early attempts at creating onboard sounds and audio-to-MIDI pickups, through to using pedals and plug-ins to emulate synth effects.

As part of Japan, Richard Barbieri soon became the thinking person’s synthesist, famous for his rich and textural electronic backings that beautifully complemented the work of other band members to forge what is still a unique sound to this day.

Arturia’s colourful soft synth goes from strength to strength.

Klevgrand introduce a new take on wavetable synthesis.

Cnōc and Cruïnn promise to bring something new to your modular system with their own distinct brands of Instruō ingenuity.

Musician, sound designer, educator and all‑round electronic sound sorceress, Lisa Bella Donna has built a reputation for herself as one of the most eminent synthesists anywhere.

The follow‑up to Pamela’s Workout sets the gold standard for clock division and rhythmic trigger generation all over again.

As the man behind the phenomenally successful British developer ALM/Busy Circuits, Matthew Allum speaks all things modular.

Slice records audio and plays it back as a loop. Being clockable means that in‑time stutter, ratchet and glitch effects are yours to command.

Californian start‑up Groove Synthesis haven’t just recreated the PPG Wave, they’ve made it even better.

Graham Massey talks about his early days with the formation of 808 State and improvising with electronic instruments, through to current collaborations and favourite creative tools.

Can Dreamtonics really deliver a session singer in software?

S‑CAT’s bespoke Bass‑Synth does exactly what it says on the tin...