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

The Sega Genesis, aka Mega Drive, was more than just a beloved game console. It was also a powerful FM synth – seriously. And now you get an accurate, powerful version as a plug-in, in chipsynth MD from Plogue. If you’re a Sega fan, you know the sound of this instrument from the sunny, sparkling, […]

Elektron turns Digitone into a polysynth keyboard

Elektron have taken one of their more inspiring recent products and added a keyboard. The result – an 8-voice polyphonic keyboard for 1320EUR, and a bunch of new playing features.

Peter Kirn - May 8, 2019

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

Manage all that FM sound depth of your KORG volca – or dust it off, if you need – with this handy editor for one of the most unique little instruments from the past years.

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

A life cycle for open modules, as Mutable Instruments joins VCV Rack

Peter Kirn - May 30, 2018

A new, powerful synth finds its soul in a cheap plastic FM past

Peter Kirn - May 29, 2018

Here’s how Elektron’s new Digitone makes FM synthesis easier

Peter Kirn - January 28, 2018

Get original DX7 patches made by Brian Eno in 1987

Peter Kirn - May 16, 2017

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