Sequential Trigon-6: hands-on sounds and impressions of the new polysynth

Sequential finishes out 2022 with something new: a deep polysynth with an architecture that draws on the legacy of the Prophet-6 and OB-6, but stands next to them as a third classic electronic instrument.

Hands-on tour of the Oberheim OB-X8 architecture, feature by feature, with Francis Preve

The first new Oberheim instrument in 35 years is something special. So let’s get an exclusive tour of what this instrument is like to play — from one of the people who programmed some of its new sounds. And yes, we’ve got sound samples.

Francis Preve - May 10, 2022

KORG have recreated 1974’s MiniKorg-700 in software – here’s your deep-diving guide

Amidst all the interest in vintage synths, it’s not often you get your hands on a 1974 MiniKorg-700. Francis Preve, who worked on design for the new KORG plug-in, is our guide to making sounds for its unique architecture.

Francis Preve - August 20, 2021

Roland SYSTEM-8 synth is free to try in April – here’s why it’s a sound designer’s friend

Peter Kirn - April 8, 2021

Focus your distracted mind with Tonepaper – music, plus Serum and Ableton Live sound pack

Peter Kirn - February 11, 2021

Inside KORG’s Modwave – sound design tips for this upcoming wavetable synth

Francis Preve - January 22, 2021

Deep in Serum: six sound tricks to explore just by double-clicking, with maestro Francis Preve

Francis Preve - January 15, 2021

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