MIDI was created over thirty years ago to connect electronic instruments, synths, sequencers, and computers together. Of course, this means MIDI was meant to be used with computers that are now thirty ...

Back in 2016, Tim Jacobs of mixtela managed to cram a MIDI synthesizer into a teeny MIDI plug that drew power from the device it was plugged into and output sounds via an included piezo buzzer. Jacobs ...

Leeds, United Kingdom, October 29, 2024 — Rhodes Music, in collaboration with Cherry Audio, is excited to announce the rebranding of the Chroma plug-in as Rhodes Chroma by Cherry Audio. This virtual ...

Moog’s ‘80s poly gets emulated with modern enhancements including a multi-track arpeggiator and new modulators ...

We’re pretty sure there’s no internationally recognized arbiter of records like “World’s smallest full-featured polyphonic stereo MIDI synthesizer that fits in a DIN shell”. If there isn’t, there sure ...

Richard D. James, the producer best known as Aphex Twin, has partnered with a British company called ODDSound to develop MTS-ESP, a software plugin that allows for the use of nonstandard tunings.

Synth Week 2026 is highlighting a wave of unconventional software synthesizers alongside major sales on top VST instruments and effects. MusicRadar profiled five standout synth plugins that challenge ...

Arturia creates some of the best plug-in versions of vintage synthesizers; users get authentic new wave and classic rock sounds without filling an entire room with keyboards. Musicians who want to ...

Apple has pushed out an update to its professional audio software that introduces native integration with the Alchemy softsynth that was acquired as part of the company’s buyout of Camel Audio at the ...