synthmagazine.co.uk – Every day, synthmagazine.co.uk publishes fresh articles, artist stories and gear news from the world of electronic music – your independent magazine for synth culture and sound design.

24. August 2025

AndrewChapmanCreative Digs Into Gear Myths

Ever felt like studio gear is either overrated or underrated? Join Andrew Chapman on this groovy, no-nonsense journey through Reverb’s audio equipment listings. From Electro Voice RE20 to vintage Yamaha PM-2000 consoles, Andrew dishes out the real talk in his trademark style, uncovering which gear is actually worth the bucks and which ones are merely riding the hype wave. Get ready for a candid ride through microphones, compressors, and the gear that maketh the music.

Audio Technica AT-897, DBX 160X, Electro Voice RE20, Rode VideoMic NTG, SSL Ultraviolet EQ, Tascam 424 MKII, Warm Audio WA-84, Yamaha PM-2000

24. August 2025

RILEY

Chris Sangster

sangstersounds Keeps It Real with Gain Staging

sangstersounds drops knowledge on gain staging, debunking myths and serving up a simple method that keeps your tracks crispy and clean. Perfect for those who want professional mixes in Logic Pro without the fuss. This one is for everyone who’s felt stuck between old-school purists and digital rebels.

Logic Pro, Slate Digital Virtual Console Collection, UAD Ampex ATR-102

24. August 2025

RILEY

SoulBrix Music

Soulbrixofficial’s Dream Live Set – The Dawless Adventure

Ever dreamed of crafting a live set that bangs harder than a warehouse party while keeping your kit portable? Soulbrixofficial takes us on a wild ride through his quest for the perfect dawless setup. Discover how he juggles grooveboxes, wrestles with gear choices, and asks for your take on his live music vision.

Circuit Rhythm, Circuit Tracks, Digitakt, Digitone, Pioneer RMX 500, Roland TR-8, SP-404 MKII

23. August 2025

JET

AP Mastering

APMastering Questions the Price of Preamp Prestige

Are high-end mic preamps a wise investment or a wallet-draining luxury? APMastering digs into the nitty-gritty of drum recording, testing the Audient ASP880. Is variable impedance the key to audio nirvana, or just another pub banter? Let’s find out.

Audient ASP880, Focusrite Octopre

23. August 2025

RILEY

Bthelick

Bthelick Digs into the Originality Dilemma

Ever felt like chasing originality is a never-ending maze with no cheese at the end? Bthelick breaks down the myth of originality in music production in his latest video, leaving us questioning our sanity and priorities. His playful yet insightful take on sound-making versus originality paranoia might just free you from creative chains. Buckle up for a ride through the world of beats, vibes, and a whole lot of truth bombs.

23. August 2025

RILEY

Starsky Carr

StarskyCarr Dives Into the Launch Control XL3: A Groovebox Love Affair

When StarskyCarr takes the Novation Launch Control XL3 for a spin, you know you’re in for a ride that’s as informative as it is groove-heavy. This video blends his signature mix of tech deep-dive and hands-on flair, giving you the lowdown on integrating this spunky little controller into a dawless setup. Whether you’re looking to streamline your studio or just want to see the XL3 in action, Starsky’s demo has you covered. Get ready for a bit of gear wisdom served with a side of practical beats.

Arturia AudioFuse 16, Dreadbox Nymphes, Erica Synths LXR02, Novation Launch Control XL3

23. August 2025

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Faces the Polyend Synth: Forgotten but Not Gone!

AudioPilz, known for his witty and entertaining reviews, takes on a forgotten piece of gear – the Polyend Synth. In this episode of ‘Bad Gear,’ he unravels the quirks and charms of this multi-timbral machine, balancing humour with insight. A must watch for lovers of electronic music madness!

Polyend Synth

23. August 2025

MILES

Moog Music

Moog Music’s Muse: Analog FM Synthesis Unleashed

Moog Music, a name synonymous with analog warmth, takes a bold dive into the world of frequency modulation with the Muse. In this official video, Moog demonstrates how Muse’s trio of analog oscillators, flexible FM routing, and programmable envelopes open up new territory for analog FM synthesis—territory usually reserved for digital machines. The video walks through tuning, cross-modulation, and dynamic envelope control, all while highlighting the unique sonic character that emerges from Muse’s fully analog signal path. For those curious about how classic FM techniques translate to the analog domain, this is a revealing look at what Muse brings to

Moog Muse

23. August 2025

LYRA

ROLI

ROLI’s Expressive Workflow: Gnarly Flips Naruto with ROLI Piano and Equator2

In this video, ROLI teams up with London-based producer and finger drummer Gnarly to reimagine the iconic Naruto track “Grief and Sorrow” using the ROLI Piano. The session dives deep into layering cinematic strings and plucked textures from Equator2, integrating sub-bass in Ableton Live, and sculpting the groove with Maschine’s drums and chopped samples. ROLI’s signature focus on expressive, touch-driven control is front and center, as Gnarly demonstrates how hardware and software can interact seamlessly to turn inspiration into a fully realized beat. For anyone curious about how digital instruments and DAW workflows can fuse anime nostalgia with modern production,

Ableton Live, Equator2, Maschine+, ROLI Piano, Serum 2

22. August 2025

SPARKY

Liam Killen

LiamKillen Takes on the Digitone II – A Sonic Beast Unleashed

LiamKillen dives headfirst into the Digitone II, unearthing its potential as a powerful synth upgrade. With a mix of tech insights and playful exploration, Liam dishes out why the Digitone II could be your next groovebox obsession.

Digitone II

« 1 … 77 78 79 80 81 … 152 »