There are soooooooo many synths nowadays. It’s overwhelming, really. So I’m gonna help you boil it all down by telling you what does and doesn’t matter when choosing a synth. DOESN’T MATTER 1. Price If a synth is giving you …
So you’re wondering whether Serum is better than Omnisphere, and if Omnisphere is really worth the extra money. The short answer is that Omnisphere is better feature wise. It’s more powerful, and has a lot more use than Serum. However, …
The synth we’re going to re-create today is a very special one that inspired a whole genre of dance music – acid house! The Roland TB-303 Bassline synth. It’s an extremely limited synth, with only a few knobs to twist …
You probably landed on this article because you’re on the fence about adding a unique synth to your arsenal, and want to see if the Tracktion Waverazor is really worth your money. Waverazor is a futuristic synth that has been …
In this Phoscyon 2 Review we check out the latest TB-303 VST plugin from D16 which emulates to an amazing standard the classic acid sound. If you are looking for an authentic sounding acid bassline emulation then this plugin is …
We take a look at the synth instruments that were used to soundtrack the cult phenomenon and give you help and guidance on how to achieve similar sounds using analog emulation VST Synths. Before we go on, lets set the …
So you’re in the market for a new VST synth, and Omnsiphere has caught your eye. But, you’re wondering, is Omnisphere really worth the $400+ price tag? At such a high price, it’s a big decision to make for producers. …
Even if you are new to the world of digital audio workstations (DAW) you’ll have probably already come across VST vs VSTi’s. As a music producer, it’s important to understand and know the difference between the two. When you first …
Xfer’s Serum is fantastic for HipHop. It’s a wavetable synth that can be used to re-create common sounds from Hip Hop, or even be used to load up 3rd party Hip Hop preset packs. Serum shines in all other genres …
So you’ve just got your shiny, new, free copy of Vital and you want to install some presets. In this article, we’re going to show you exactly how to install, and manage your preset banks in Vital, on both Windows …
So you’ve been on the Synthwave wave, and want to make a beautiful sounding 80s style bass. In this Synthwave Bass tutorial we’re going to show you exactly how you can program one on any synth. To illustrate the core …
In this UVI Falcon review, we’re going to discover what Falcon is, what it does, how it sounds, & learn everything you’d want to before deciding if it’s worth your hard earned cash. If you’ve ever used UVI products, you’ll …
The legendary analog synths, responsible for a lot of our favourite music, are not financially viable for most people. For us mere mortals, a software instrument is our only option. In this Arturia Analog Lab review, we’ll go through why …
TAL bring the heat. No ifs, no buts – they just do. But is their emulation of the Juno 60 up to scratch with all their other incredible products? In this TAL-U-NO-LX review article we’re going to dive deep to …
TAL are back at it again, with a new exceptionally accurate emulation of classic, hardware gear. But is it worth all the hype? Let’s find out in this TAL J-8 review. TL;DR: J-8 is a stellar emulation of the Roland …
TAL Bassline 101 is a stellar emulation of the original Roland Hardware classic, the SH-101 – a synth that has shaped dance music for decades. Bassline 101 sounds like the real thing & brings some more to the table, for …
Diva is without a doubt, the best Virtual Analogue (and even digital) synth VST plugin available. It sounds ridiculously good, has a phenomenal set of presets & a simple interface. What more could you want? But is it worth the …
Recently I had a lesson with one of my 1:1 students, & he asked me to dissect how UK bass sounds are made. I was delighted to open up Serum and put the pieces of the puzzle together, and I …
In this new series, I’ll show you how I recreate patches that have been requested in the Syntorial Forum. We’re kicking off with “So Familia” by Kahn, Commodo and Gantz, which is a fairly simple, rhodes-esque patch. RECIPE: Oscillator: Saw …
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