Synthesizer Archives

Adam Douglas October 11, 2024

From dubby tails to glacial repeats, here’s how to maximize the classic RE-201 Space Echo delay using these essential tips and tricks.

SIRMA September 18, 2024

Songwriting can be a daunting task for both beginners and pros. With GO:KEYS, streamline your creative process like never before.

SIRMA September 18, 2024

Did you know that GO:KEYS is a songwriter’s dream come true? Here’s how you can create your first pop song with the powerful instrument.

Ari Rosenschein September 29, 2023

GAIA 2 boasts a powerful hybrid engine combining wavetable and virtual analog synthesis. Its designers shed light on this dynamic instrument.

Dustin Good February 23, 2023

The SH-4d Synthesizer is a versatile desktop powerhouse drawing on a rich history. Explore its eleven oscillators and see where they lead.

SIRMA June 4, 2022

One of his generation’s most significant synthwave artists, Com Truise looks back at the beginning of his journey and shares what lies ahead.

Adam Douglas and Yuichiro Fuse December 23, 2021

The JD-800 was a slider-packed synthesizer designed to bring sound creation back to music-making. The engineers tell the tale of the classic.

Adam Douglas December 2, 2021

From oil paintings to digital illustration, sculptures to industrial design, synthesizers as art are finally shining in the limelight.

Paul McCabe October 27, 2021

Explore the inside story of the iconic JD-800 from legendary sound designer Eric Persing, a key figure in its development.

SIRMA July 15, 2021

Gattobus received his first Roland keyboard at 16. Find out how he became a sound designer for the SYSTEM-8, FANTOM, JUPITER-X, and others.