FM synthesis has a reputation for being an unwieldy technique with a learning curve as steep as a square wave, demanding technical expertise well beyond the abilities of your average bedroom ...

"Where did all the knobs and sliders go?" It's no wonder that Yamaha's DX7 (and little brother DX9) caused such an upset when they were released in 1983. Gone were all the familiar controls, being ...

Korg has already made several announcements ahead of NAMM 2024, and now the company’s back with a refresh of its popular Opsix FM synthesizer. The Opsix mk II still offers an approachable entryway ...

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Hardware digital synths are back! Four decades after they became popular, renewed interest has led to new machines from both bespoke and bigger developers When you purchase through links on our site, ...

Sam Ash (800-472-6274) has released a new gear guide comparing studio synthesizers for electronic music production. The guide evaluates diverse synthesis methodologies, and polyphony ranges from top ...