#Synthesizers

7 articles tagged Synthesizers.

Melatonin Sine Machine additive synthesizer interface showing per-harmonic volume bars
Software

Melatonin Sine Machine: 10,000 Oscillators, No Knobs

Melatonin's Sine Machine is a friendly additive synth with 10,000 oscillators, a zero-knob UI, and MPE. Full specs, price, and how it compares to Harmor.

Theo NakamuraJul 13, 20267 min read
Lineup of the best hardware synthesizers of 2026, including the Korg Minilogue XD, Moog Messenger, and Sequential Take 5
Hardware

Best Hardware Synthesizers 2026: Top Synths for Every Budget

Best hardware synthesizers 2026: 10 verified picks from €249 to €2,555, with live Thomann prices, honest trade-offs, and the right synth for every budget.

Theo NakamuraJul 11, 202612 min read
Anukari 3D physics synthesizer interface showing masses and springs
Sound Design

Anukari 3D Physics Synth: Build Sound From Springs

Anukari is a GPU-powered 3D physics synth that builds sound from masses and springs. Our guide covers its features, specs, pricing, and who it's for.

Theo NakamuraJun 30, 20268 min read
The Best Free Synth VSTs in 2026 — That Actually Compete With Paid
Sound Design

The Best Free Synth VSTs in 2026 (That Actually Compete With Paid)

The best free synth VSTs of 2026, tested honestly: Vital, Surge XT, Dexed, OB-Xd, Odin 2, and Tunefish. Synthesis types, CPU load, sound, and real limits.

Marcus FeldJun 12, 20268 min read
Buchla Ziggy desktop analog synthesizer shown from the front, with sliders, encoder dial, and screen visible on its slanted panel
Hardware

Buchla Ziggy: A Sub-$1,000 West Coast Synth From the Originators

Buchla Ziggy is a $999 desktop analog monosynth built around a complex oscillator, low-pass gate, and the Cycler — announced ahead of Superbooth 2026.

Elena MarshMay 5, 20265 min read
Auxy Svensson 49 looping keyboard with metal body and oak side panels
Hardware

Auxy Svensson 49: A Looping Idea Keyboard from a Swedish Software Studio and Cuckoo

Auxy's debut hardware is a 49-key, always-listening looping keyboard with sounds by Cuckoo, German-built oak-and-metal construction, and a $999 price tag.

Elena MarshMay 1, 20264 min read
Omnisphere 3 software synthesizer interface by Spectrasonics
Software

Omnisphere 3 Review: A Decade Later, Still the Synth to Beat

Omnisphere 3 review: 26,000+ patches, a standalone 93-effect rack, Quadzone, full MPE, same 64GB. We tested it and break down who should pay the $199 upgrade.

Marcus FeldOct 23, 202516 min read

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