Sequential Prophet-5 gets an official software remake by GForce — tested

Following GForce’s official renditions of Oberheim instruments, now we’re treated to an official Sequential synth in plug-in form. This Prophet-5 combines painstaking recreations of the various revisions with new features like MPE, a dual-layer architecture, and lush effects. I’ve been testing it and got some behind-the-scenes details from the devs. It’s such a total pleasure to bring that Sequential sound into the box.

Waldorf Microwave 1 synth is on iPad, and it’s an instant favorite

Microwave’s wavetable synthesis with unique, snappy envelopes and idiosyncratic filter and converters now comes to the iPad. That could make an ideal way to play the Microwave on the go – especially with AUv3 support.

Peter Kirn - October 24, 2024

The late Dave Smith with Tom Oberheim, Marcus Ryle, Tony Karavidas talking OB-X8 design

We’re fortunate for all the time we get to spend together talking about the stuff we love and meeting the people who make our musical instruments. And that time is always limited. So this moment from the OB-X8 team is especially worth watching for all four designers – and RIP, Dave.

Peter Kirn - October 26, 2022

The Strange Agency are back, with a new granular synth called Soup

Ashley Elsdon - May 2, 2018

Dave Smith Goes Modular, with a $179 Curtis Filter Module

- August 29, 2014

A DIY iPad Audio Dock, with Instructions, from Father of Circuit Bending Reed Ghazala

- May 30, 2011

Sounds by Richard Devine, Granulation on iOS, and Footsteps of a Wasp

- August 31, 2010