We've discussed before how modular synthesis is having something of a moment. But, the barrier to entry is relatively high. The affordable stuff often lacks musicality, and even if you pick up ...

So, what exactly is a modular synth? Well - it’s a synthesizer whose components come as individual modules, allowing the user to define the functions and layouts of the system and then define the ...

If you like building things, electronic music and want to learn about synthesizers, a modular synthesizer is a perfect option for you. Audio synthesis is the creation of electronic sounds by ...

Moog is a legendary name in synthesizer design. Founded by the American engineer Dr Robert Moog (1934-2005), Moog Music created the world’s first practical modular synthesizer way back in the mid-60s.

After coming out in beta earlier this year, Bitwig Studio 3.3 is now available to download. The headline feature of the new release is Polymer, a hybrid modular synth that Bitwig says makes it easy to ...

The world of modular synths can be intimidating to the beginner – in fact, even seasoned musicians have been known to blanche when faced with the prospect of a set-up that can basically do anything, ...

We kick off our weekly peek into our readers' home studios with Yann Le Vot's absolute beast of a set-up... When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Before MIDI, some (not all) analogue synthesisers could be interconnected by shuttling actual ...

On this week’s episode of Lost Notes, composer and synth wizard Suzanne Ciani tells contributor Michelle Macklem the story of her journey in modular synthesis. Ciani’s story is one of breaking through ...

The synth is described as an “idea machine” which aims to answer the question: “How deep does the rabbit hole go?” Moog has announced the release of a new semi-modular synth, Labyrinth. Labyrinth is ...