Hardware Synths & Modular

Hardware vs software synths compared in plain English: sound, workflow, cost and recall, plus how to decide which suits your…

The best synths under 1000 dollars, where polyphony and deeper features open up, with picks from Korg, Arturia, ASM and…

The best synths under 500 dollars that sound serious on a tight budget, with picks from Korg, Arturia and Behringer…

The best monophonic synths for fat bass and expressive leads, with picks from Moog, Arturia, Novation and Behringer plus how…

The best polyphonic synths for chords, pads and lush textures, with analog and digital picks from Korg, Sequential, Novation and…

The best analog synths for warm, hands-on sound, from monosynths to polysynths, with picks from Moog, Korg, Sequential and Behringer…

Analog vs digital synths explained in plain English: how each makes sound, what they are good at, and how to…

The best budget hardware synths that sound great without draining your wallet, plus how to spot real value and which…

The best hardware synths for beginners, with friendly knob-per-function picks that teach you synthesis fast plus a simple guide to…

A practical guide to the best hardware synths for home studios, covering analog, digital and semi-modular picks plus how to…