KORG has a sneak peak of a new DX7-like FM synth – the opsix

Imagine a DX7, but with more parameter controls via extra faders – and it’s a KORG. That’s the best we can tell about the new opsix.

Rachael is the flexible ring mod companion to Deckard’s Voice

Black Corporation turned a lot of heads when they launched the Deckard’s Voice Eurorack module, following their Yamaha CS-inspired Deckard’s Dream flagship. Now they’ve got one more clever idea going.

Peter Kirn - August 19, 2019

Yamaha may revisit its legendary 1970s CS-80 polysynth

Yamaha is the one giant name that has mostly shied away from revisiting its past synth glory – but all that could soon be set to change.

Peter Kirn - April 30, 2019

Hello 2019, Goodbye Allihoopa

Ashley Elsdon - January 16, 2019

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

Peter Kirn - May 29, 2018

Yamaha just bought amp and pedal maker Ampeg

Peter Kirn - May 11, 2018

KQ Dixie could be the closest you’ll get to a DX7 on your iOS device

Ashley Elsdon - January 16, 2018

If SysEx management via iOS is important then you need to check out Midi Quest

Ashley Elsdon - November 5, 2017

Celebrate Blade Runner with these videos on Vangelis and his sounds

Peter Kirn - October 7, 2017

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