9. Vary your vocoding Using vocals as the modulator input for a vocoder creates the classic “talking synth” effect, but rhythmic loops and beats are a great alternative. To give your sustained synth ...

The resulting sounds are then run through analogue filters. You can use MiniFreak as a 6-voice polyphonic synth, a 12-voice paraphonic one, or in monophonic or unison configurations. Arturia launches ...

Nowadays, we can use any number of software synths to create chiptune-like sounds, but this process is simpler and more authentic if we have an instrument inspired by those classic consoles.

Roland have released the ‘80s styled Juno-X which in contrast incorporates the latest music-making features. With a vintage design it fits within Roland’s new range of analogue polysynths however, by ...

The reason is that the original 303 had awesome sound, but the combination keyed synth and step-sequencer were difficult to use.

Extremely powerful sound and effects engines from Novation's flagship UltraNova synth. New VocalTune feature with feature-packed vocoder and included gooseneck mic.

They’re not out in the UK yet, but Korg’s follow up to my current favourite synth (the wood-panelled MicroKORG) is now my new favourite synth. It’s battery or mains powered, has little keys, does ...

Instead West sings (sort of) on every track using vocoder effects that help him hit the notes he wouldn’t be able to hit otherwise. Problem is, it makes him sound kind of like R2-D2.