In the age of polysynths, Arturia’s mighty morphin’ PolyBrute takes a maximalist approach

If you thought the mono/duo/paraphonic MatrixBrute was an audacious synth with a lot of bells and whistles, wait until you meet its polyphonic sequel.

Hydrasynth is a no-compromise polysynth, and a key Akai, Arturia alum designer was involved

It calls itself a “dream synth” for sound designers and performers alike. It’s got polyphonic aftertouch. And it signals a return of the designer of the Arturia ‘Brutes and Akai APC40. Today is the first time I think most of us have heard of Ashun Sound Machines. Evidently, it’s a new synthesizer brand backed by […]

Peter Kirn - September 3, 2019

Deckard’s Dream could be your reality, with Deckard’s Voice

Deckard’s Dream is a lavish, 16-VCO beauty, inspired by the Yamaha CS-80 and Blade Runner. But now for the first time, it could also be a module – and one within reach.

Peter Kirn - August 6, 2019

Two twisted desktop grooveboxes: hapiNES L, Acid8 MKIII

Peter Kirn - February 12, 2019

Review: volca modular takes on creative synthesis in a small package

Francis Preve - January 15, 2019

This playlist is full of wonderful ARP music – some might surprise you

Peter Kirn - January 9, 2019

Synth pioneer Alan R. Pearlman, founder of ARP, has died

Peter Kirn - January 7, 2019

7 Bob Moog images that say a lot about electronic music history

Peter Kirn - September 8, 2018

Learn synth basics live with Novation – and more synth-y resources

Peter Kirn - August 23, 2018

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