A Complex Patchbay Makes The Korg MS-20 A Truly-Unique Sounding Instrument Contents Korg MS-20 Mini Behringer Model D Korg Monologue Roland SE-02 Arturia MiniBrute 2 When it comes to producing rich warm basslines or speaking-shredding lead patches, analog monosynths will almost always be your best friend. And it’s because of this that most producers’ first […]
Contents Roland JUNO-DS61 Behringer Poly D Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Roland JU-06A Roland JD-Xi Analog/Digital Synthesizer Roland’s Juno-106 helped shape an entire decade of synth-based music, and its timeless sounds can be heard on some of the most significant records throughout the past few decades. But the original Juno-106 model can be damn hard to find, […]
The resurgence of hardware synths has breathed wondrous life into the production community. More and more producers are utilizing the complex timbres of boutique hardware synths in new ways to make their modern-sounding records. Rose Ringed is one such producer who has relied heavily on the timeless and hard-to-find sounds of the Korg Polysix to […]
Contents Behringer Model D Bass Station II Moog Minitaur Arturia MiniBrute Moog Subsequent 37 Moog’s Minimoog hardware synth was recently announced. While many producers salivate the flagship synth, many others wish in vain, as the pricepoint makes it unreachable for all but the privileged few. With a price tag of $5,000, there must be a […]
Where most producers of modern trance rely on the bright and digital sounds of softsynths like Spire and Serum, some are breaking the mold and utilizing the warm timbres of analog gear in their uptempo, melodic releases. And no producer or group does with a more masterful hand than atDusk, whose recent performance at Insomniac’s […]
The more hardware synthesizer and studio-essential guides that I do, the more I discover that the Prophet Rev 8 is the secret weapon behind some of my favorite productions. This synth, which picks up where Dave Smith’s iconic synth left off, offers so much versatility and originality that it is no wonder top-level producers consistently rely on […]
Korg Contents What Is The ARP 2600 M A Semi-modular Analog Synth? Who Used The Original ARP 2600? My Favorite Features Of The ARP 2600 M What I Wasn’t Crazy About Specs On The ARP 2600 M Few hardware synths defined entire generations of sound design like the original ARP 2600. Initially launched in 1970 at […]
Contents What Is The Behringer DeepMind 12? Who Is The Behringer DeepMind 12 Made For? Key Features Of The Behringer DeepMind 12 The Keys! What I Didn’t Like About The Behringer DeepMind 12 Specs On The Behringer DeepMind 12 Whether you know it or not, you’ve heard the iconic sounds of this synth… or at […]
The Prophet Rev 8 is a powerful piece of hardware that picks up where Dave Smith’s iconic synth left off. It comes packed with enough features to potentially overwhelm the average music producer, but many, like the duo Hello Yes, see that as the synth’s best asset. And with its classic filter designs, powerful FX […]
Contents Stream The Biggest Systematic Release In 5 Years Below Buy Unknown Hardware Instead Of Popular Synths. Hardware Is Meant For Recording, Not Programming Create Chains Of Hardware Instead Of Relying On A Single Synth To Make You Sound Unique Hardware synths can be a new and exciting frontier for newer producers and an obsession […]
Contents What Is The Electro-Harmonix J Mascis Signature Ram’s Head Big Muff P Who Is This Pedal For? Is This Pedal Right For You? SPECIFICATIONS On This Pedal The Big Muff sound is more familiar to you than you might expect, and despite its silly name, this thing packs a punch. The Big Muff line […]