Ableton Operator might be a predominantly FM instrument but it's ideal for getting to grips with additive synthesis, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Harmonia is equipped with two sample-based oscillators, each of which can generate up to eight ...

MusicRadar has spotlighted five innovative synth plugins—Sumu, Waverazor, Reaktor, Myth, and Synplant 2—that challenge conventional subtractive synthesis models. Each offers unique approaches, from ...

A group of innovative synth plugins is providing alternative hip-hop producers with tools that move beyond standard subtractive synthesis. These instruments use additive, modular, sample-based, and ...

For his final project in [Bruce Land]’s microcontroller design class, [Mark] set out to make a decently-sized synth that sounds good. We think you’ll agree that he succeeded in spades. Don’t let those ...

One of the things that may have held back your sound design aspirations is just how complex soft synths can look. Sometimes this is done deliberately – developers want their creations to look ...

As technology continues to evolve, synthesizers have become the most versatile instruments in the studio, with all sorts of sounds and effects right at your fingertips. Not only are new synthesizers ...

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 ...

Software sound synthesis (SWSS) has an honorable lineage in the history of computers. Early experiments in digital sound synthesis took place at the famous Bell Labs, where a team of researchers ...