Polyend Medusa 4.0 and FM mode takes hybrid synth out with a bang

As Polyend’s epic hit Tracker gains momentum, their gorgeous Medusa synth continues to mature – even as it reaches the end of its production life. A new FM engine, more playable options, and LFO sync make this a complete refresh – and a tastier companion to Tracker (or whatever your rig includes).

Sega Genesis-ify all your sounds with this free decimator for any platform and OS

One tool gives you 8-bit retro digital sound effects (“bitcrush”/decimator) with loads of extras, for kind of every platform you can imagine – and it’s free.

Peter Kirn - March 15, 2021

Elektron’s Model:Cycles, revealed – so it’s Model:Samples, but FM

Elektron’s Model:Cycles is revealed, and – it’s exactly the structure, form factor, and UI of the Model:Samples, but with FM synthesis.

Peter Kirn - February 26, 2020

KORG has a sneak peak of a new DX7-like FM synth – the opsix

Peter Kirn - January 17, 2020

The Sega Genesis gets a bit-accurate, FM synth remake: chipsynth MD

Peter Kirn - September 4, 2019

Elektron turns Digitone into a polysynth keyboard

Peter Kirn - May 8, 2019

KORG volca fm gets its own custom editor, plug-in

Peter Kirn - May 1, 2019

nanoloop reborn as standalone, Game Boy-inspired groovebox

Peter Kirn - March 12, 2019

Brunswick is a grimy patchable synth kit with BEEF, for under £99

Peter Kirn - October 24, 2018

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