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polyμ – “pulse”

Japanese instrumental project polyμ returns with their stellar new single “pulse,” serving up a wonderful array of electronics and guitars. This is their first release in two years...

Boards of Canada Sound: These 3 Synths and Samplers Are a Perfect Match

The new Boards of Canada album is here. We explore their sound and the gear behind that iconic lo-fi electronica aesthetic. The post Boards of Canada Sound: These 3 Synths and Samp...

Cupid & Psyche 85: Scritti Politti’s Triumphant Classic, Synth by Synth

Cupid & Psyche 85 is a masterpiece of composition, arrangement & production. But what synths did Green, Gamson & Maher use? The post Cupid & Psyche 85: Scritti Poli...

East Coast Meets West Coast Synthesis: 5 of the Best Bi-Coastal Synths

What happens when subtractive analog meets West Coast synthesis? These five hardware synthesizers combine the best of both coasts. The post East Coast Meets West Coast Synthesis: 5...

5 of the Most Cinematic Hardware Synths: Widescreen Synthesis

Take your music into widescreen territory with these five cinematic hardware synths. Your ears will thank you for it. The post 5 of the Most Cinematic Hardware Synths: Widescreen S...

A mad idea made real: Meet the ADDAC Four String, a modular synth and lap steel hybrid that looks totally bonkers

The ADDAC System Four String Series marries its Eurorack modular synth with pluckable strings and a host of quirky pickup and performance modules

Piruz Labs Releases Three Plugins: Two Free Synths & The Guilt Device Emotional Degradation Unit

Piruz Labs, a one-person audio software lab in Vilnius, has released three plugins for macOS and Windows: two of them completely free. Thrilled Groove Thrilled Groove (Free) is an...

5 Synthesizers and Drum Machines That Belong in a Museum: Art Gear!

Tired of the same old synth? Here are five synthesizers and drum machines that belong in a museum. The post 5 Synthesizers and Drum Machines That Belong in a Museum: Art Gear! appe...

“It felt new and exciting. You don't even have to have gain on the distortion pedal. The vibrations alone make it sound...

Neverending finds the venerable Gothenburg trio expand their sound under the supervision of Tool producer Sylvia Massy, adding light and shade to those riffs – and more guitars

5 of the Best Synths for Industrial Music

Need a modern hardware synthesizer for EBM, cold wave or industrial? These are the best synths for industrial music - at all price points. The post 5 of the Best Synths for Industr...

5 of the Best Synths for Bass Music

Looking for hardware alternatives to Serum and Rumble? Check out these best synths for bass music - for every budget. The post 5 of the Best Synths for Bass Music appeared first on...

Cyma Forma ALT Is a Beautiful Soundscape Synthesizer With Eyes and Ears

Cyma Forma ALT combines unique, melodic features and a jaw-droppingly gorgeous analog sound into a unique package. The post Cyma Forma ALT Is a Beautiful Soundscape Synthesizer Wi...

AUTORHYTHM, Vijunns & SHELF NUNNY Find New Paths Through Electronic Music

Rush play first show in 11 years, armed with double-neck guitars and deep cuts

The prog legends returned to the stage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, and the setlist and gear on display are a sight to behold

Edgehog EH-01 Is a Glitchy Experimental Cyberpunk Synth and Sampler

And the winner for the coolest-looking synth of 2026 goes to Edgehog EH-01. The post Edgehog EH-01 Is a Glitchy Experimental Cyberpunk Synth and Sampler appeared first on gearnews...

Ladytron Can't Do Without Their Kawai K1ii Synth

Daniel Hunt of electronic pop icons Ladytron told us about his love for his Kawai K1ii synth... Daniel Hunt: My choice of a piece of gear I can’t do without would be a surprise to...

Melodic Techno with Hardware: 3 Ideas for a Perfect Setup – Perfect Match

Melodic Techno Hardware: Three gear combos for wide pads, synth melodies and driving grooves, with a budget and higher-end option for each. Our perfect match. The post Melodic Tech...

“We’re trying to bring more energy by making it heavier”: Polyphia have invented a new genre with their rave riffing new...

Dance-djent becomes a thing as Polyphia gear up to release their hotly anticipated new record – and as they promised, it’s sounding heavy

SonicModeler releases Syntropy Synthesizer and updated GalactiX (VST3 & CLAP; Windows)

SonicModeler is has announced the release of two synthesizer plugins for Windows: Syntropy Syntropy is a advanced synthesizer and sound design tool that generates sound through...

“Weird, small, brilliant, respectful of pedalboard space. What more could you need?” This week’s hottest new guitar gear...

We’ve got weird reverbs from EHX, super-cheap AI-enabled multi-effects units, high-end shredders, climate-controlled gig bags and more

ADDAC System ADDAC120 Four Strings Series Is an Unbelievable Eurorack Guitar

Who had Eurorack guitar on their 2026 bingo card? The ADDAC120 Four Strings Series is a set of electro-acoustic modules from ADDAC System. The post ADDAC System ADDAC120 Four Strin...

Yvette Young has a new piece of signature gear – and it might be the one stop shop for all the ambient prog rock tones y...

Young has a unveiled a new Mixwave plugin that has a treasure trove of toys to play with

Synth Icons GUNSHIP Go Full Metal for John Carpenter’s Zombie Game on “Tell Me When The World Stops Ending”

GUNSHIP have always lived at the intersection of music and cinema, and “Tell Me When The World Stops Ending” pushes that relationship into genuinely ferocious new territory. The ne...

Resynator: A Remarkable Tale of an Amazing Instrument – Synth Journal

This week, we celebrate the U.K. release of Resynator on Apple TV, plus we look at a drum machine for the PS Vita and a modern twist on the Trautonium. The post Resynator: A Remark...