A powerful synthesizer doesn’t always need more features. Sometimes, a better view of what’s already there is enough. In Starsky Carr’s Synthfest segment, Bob Coover demonstrates the free 3rd Wave Terminal: with piano roll, visible modulation connections, and graphical sound editing. Carr’s earlier review and Sam Gutman’s patch ideas show what this extra access can mean in everyday music-making—without making the knobs obsolete.
Scott’s Synth Stuff returns from the wilds to drop a hands-on tour of Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave’s latest firmware. Forget polite reverbs—this update brings a shimmer that sings, plus a spectral wavetable mode ready to twist your sound design into new shapes. Scott slices through the hype and gets his hands dirty, showing off what’s new, what’s clever, and what’s downright brilliant (or bonkers) in 2.0. If you want to know how a flagship synth keeps its edge, this is the firmware deep-dive for you.
Scott’s Synth Stuff is back from the abyss, piloting two sonic juggernauts: the ASM Leviasynth and Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave. Both machines spit out mind-bending, evolving sounds – but their methods are night and day. If you want to see a synth battle that’s more rave bunker than lab coat, this video’s for you. Expect splits, layers, and some unpredictable modulation shenanigans. Don’t blink – you’ll miss the tricks that make these beasts roar.
Electric piano fans, hold on to your tines – Scott’s Synth Stuff is diving headfirst into Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave territory, whipping up a Wurlitzer patch that bites, buzzes and practically begs for a warehouse jam. Scott doesn’t mess about: from square waves to filthy noise, he shows how to wrangle the 3rd Wave’s arsenal into something that sounds dangerously close to the real deal – with a few extra teeth. If you ever thought wavetable synths couldn’t get that gritty electric piano snarl, think again. This is sound design for those who want instant results and aren’t afraid to
Hold on to your patch cables – Scott’s Synth Stuff is back, and this time he’s hammering out 45 factory presets on the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave. This beast doesn’t just nod at the 80s, it shoves them into a time machine and merges them with tomorrow’s brain-melting textures. Scott skips the boring menu-dives and instead fires off a relentless parade of PPG-inspired stabs, lush pads, and cinematic filth, all with his trademark hands-on flair. If you want to know how modern wavetable power slaps, but can’t be arsed with another hour-long tutorial, this is your ticket. Prepare for synth
Hold on to your filter caps: Scott’s Synth Stuff takes the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave for a serious joyride, and this synth is no polite dinner guest. We’re talking 24 voices, real analog filters, sampling, and a wavetable engine that laughs in the face of nostalgia. Scott’s no stranger to hardware, but even he admits this blue beast is “a monster of a synth”. If you’ve ever wanted your stage rig to morph from gritty PPG classics to modern sonic chaos—with a secret weapon or two—this review is your ticket. Warning: you might want one after reading.
Scott’s Synth Stuff just cracked open a $5,000 Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave, and let’s just say the blue beast did not disappoint. This isn’t your average digital-analog hybrid – it’s a rave bunker in a box, loaded with PPG DNA, filthy analog filters, and a mod matrix that could melt your brain. Scott’s signature hands-on, manual-free approach means you get raw first impressions, happy accidents, and zero marketing fluff. If you want to know whether this synth slaps or sucks, and why your next track might need its thunderous low end, keep reading – but trust me, you’ll want to
If you’re eyeing a flagship synth that could flatten your wallet and your studio table, Devin Belanger’s latest video is the cage match you need. He pits the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave against the UDO Super Gemini—two hybrid monsters that promise to be your forever synth, if you can handle the heat. Devin’s style is all about hands-on jamming, sharp comparisons, and zero tolerance for gear that doesn’t deliver. Expect a no-nonsense breakdown of features, strengths, and the kind of sound demos that make you want to sell your car. If you’re torn between these two beasts, this is the
Ever wondered what happens when you cram a lifetime of synth obsession into one studio? Starsky Carr, the UK’s king of deep-dive gear reviews, throws open the doors to his ever-morphing synth lair. This isn’t just a museum of analog legends and digital beasts—it’s a living, breathing rave bunker where the Juno-60 rubs shoulders with the UDO Super 8 and the TR-909 lurks next to a Neve summing mixer. Expect a whirlwind tour of iconic machines, clever routing tricks, and a few stories that’ll make you laugh, wince, or both. If you think you know synth setups, think again—Starsky’s got
Think you know the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave? Think again. Sam Gutman, educator and synth wrangler, dives deep into this blue beast and shows it’s more than just a PPG tribute act. We’re talking analog grunt, FM weirdness, sampling tricks, and a layering system that’ll make your DAW jealous. If you’re after a synth that can morph from classic to chaos at the push of a button, strap in—this one’s got more layers than a rave bunker onion. Gutman’s style is sharp, witty, and straight to the point—just how we like it.
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