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.

Top music gear news from Superbooth 2021 – the CDM monster guide

The music nerd cultural happening – modular pilgrimage is back, and with it… way too much gear to wrap your head around. Here are the not-to-miss picks and of course the exhaustive CDM monster guide.

Peter Kirn - September 22, 2021

Gorgeous Hydrasynth polysynth adds tuning tables, distortion, more

The Hydrasynth’s wave morphing polyphony is yours for a street price of around $1300. Now alternative tunings and extra features make that more appealing. Here’s a look.

Peter Kirn - August 7, 2020

Beneath Polyend Medusa grid and knobs, a wealth of possibilities

Peter Kirn - June 13, 2019

Moog Matriarch puts all your analog sound shaping in one keyboard

Peter Kirn - April 25, 2019

KORG’s minilogue xd is a new 4-voice synth with the best of the rest

Peter Kirn - January 15, 2019

Turbocharge KORG’s Prologue synth with Sinevibes

Peter Kirn - December 26, 2018

Moog reveal their first polysynth in decades – inside the Moog One

Peter Kirn - October 8, 2018

New Moog One polysynth costs US$5999-7999, available now

Peter Kirn - October 1, 2018

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