Oberheim is back: a special reissue of a classic synth, and the name badge returns

You can’t keep a Two Voice down. The 1975 classic saw a modern reissue by its original creator a few years back. And now it’s back in production again, while also marking the return of the beloved Oberheim badge.

How MPE can work on hardware synths: a look at Sequential OB-6, Prophet 6 updates

Chicken and egg problem, no more. MIDI Polyphonic Expression is now in commonly available controller hardware and software like Ableton Live 11. So let’s check in at the synth maker of the father of MIDI – Dave Smith’s house Sequential and see what happens when you add it to classic synthesizers.

Peter Kirn - January 8, 2021

Find zen-like calm with these perfect miniature synthesizer videos

We all need a way to center, a way to lower our blood pressure and cure insomnia. Forget ASMR or videos of ocean waves or whatever. Just watch these mesmerizing videos of tiny, tiny, tiny accurate models of classic synthesizers.

Peter Kirn - January 6, 2021

Arturia recreates Oberheim OB-Xa – and it’s somehow even more massive

Peter Kirn - May 19, 2020

“Yes I Did” is a witch-y anthem, and more genre-bending, feel-good Sky Deep creations

Peter Kirn - November 28, 2019

Behringer adds a 4-osc Moog; here’s everything they’re cloning now (late 2019)

Peter Kirn - November 25, 2019

Techno symphonies: Watch Carl Craig make synthesis an ensemble art

Peter Kirn - August 20, 2018

Arturia now let you add classic filters and preamps to anything

Peter Kirn - March 8, 2018

Behringer teases Oberheim, Roland remakes; hints at production delays

Peter Kirn - January 10, 2018

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