Every Dubspot article filed under Synthesizer, with the newest stories first.
Native Instruments Massive XL is the new flagship wavetable synth. It succeeds Massive X, adding a sample-based Preset Generator, Mutator and poly aftertouch.
Pittsburgh Modular's Microvolt 3901 rebuilds the 3900 semi-modular synth in software: seven oscillators, 19 effects, a full patch bay and six-voice polyphony.
discoDSP TED-8 models the Oberheim TEO-5 in software, with 8 voices, up to 48-voice Poly Unison, an SEM-style filter and USB sync. Specs, pricing and how it compares.
UJAM Detunicorn is a free single-purpose hypersaw synth with two supersaw oscillators and six macros, given away for 666 hours. Specs, controls and how it compares.
Arturia MiniFreak 49 puts the six-voice hybrid synth on 49 semi-weighted keys with an XYZ touch matrix, Filter FM and 256 MB memory. Specs, prices and rivals.
UVI Falcon 2027 adds four oscillators, ten effects, and a Data Envelope. The intro price is $149 from $299, and registered owners get the update free.
UDO DMNO ON puts the full 8-voice, 2-part DMNO engine in a desktop box with an expandable ONM control system, binaural analog filters and eight Play Modes.
Cherry Audio Pentaphonic brings the rare 1981 Gleeman hybrid to the DAW for $59, with up to 16 voices, three UI themes, and a polyphonic step sequencer.
Modartt Airteq is a 99-euro physical-modeling instrument that generates sound from airflow through virtual pipes. Full specs, MPE support, and who should buy.
Gearmulator MD/MM is a free, open-source plugin that runs the real Elektron Machinedrum and Monomachine firmware inside your DAW. Full breakdown of features, formats and how it works.
S1gns Of L1fe Tranquility is a 20 dollar hybrid analog and wavetable synth built for ambient. Full review, specs, pricing and how it compares to Pigments.
Sprite Spores is a free multi-chip synth with AY/YM, SID and Yamaha FM engines, a drawable wavetable and glitchy video-memory effects. Full feature guide.
