In the realm of electronic musical instruments, the Otamatone stands out as a unique and playful creation hailing from Japan. Developed by Maywa Denki, this peculiar synthesizer has gained international popularity for its distinctive design and whimsical sound. Let’s explore the Otamatone in detail, uncovering the origins, features, and the […]
The Donner Syn Bass synthesizer has been a highly anticipated addition to the market for bassists and electronic musicians alike. As a versatile and budget-friendly analog synthesizer, it promises to deliver warm, fat bass tones with a myriad of sonic possibilities. In this comprehensive review, we will dive deep into the […]
Unleash your creativity with the perfect blend of portability and power through these 5 Miniature Synthesizers Every Music Producer Must Own. From classic analog sounds to cutting-edge digital capabilities, these compact gems pack a punch, making them essential additions to any music producer’s arsenal. Stylophone The Original Pocket Electronic Synthesizer: […]
In the vast world of music production, mixing is a crucial step that can make or break a song. Achieving a balanced, polished, and professional-sounding mix is a challenging task that often requires an array of complex and expensive plug-ins. However, in his groundbreaking book, “Step By Step Mixing: How […]
Introduction: The Behringer Pro 800 is a revolutionary synthesizer that has taken the music production world by storm. With its combination of vintage aesthetics and cutting-edge technology, this instrument offers musicians and producers an unparalleled creative tool. Designed to pay homage to the iconic Sequential Circuits Pro-One synthesizer, the Behringer […]
Expand your synth rig without breaking the bank with legendary analog sounds and studio-quality effects. Synth Junky takes a look at the best of the best in analog and digital delays that you can add to your synth rig right now. To DAW or Not to DAW Many synth players […]
Gustav Holst’s The Planets, Op. 32 early-20th century orchestral suite has worked its way into mainstream culture by way of inspiring several popular composers. Many have recognized the influence it had on John Williams’ famous Star Wars themes. Hans Zimmer emulated parts of it for the Gladiator film soundtrack to […]
The Minimoog is easily the most-emulated synthesizer of all time. For any monophonic analog synthesizer to succeed, it must survive some comparison to the Minimoog to be considered worthy of consideration. Unfortunately, real Minimoogs range in price up to $4,000.00, depending on whether you’re looking at a true vintage Model […]
While in lockdown, you might find yourself in the throes of Gear Acquisition Syndrome, searching for anything to pierce the boredom. You might also find yourself strapped for cash, and perhaps it’s not the time for you to plunk down a few thousand on a shiny new Moog. But there […]
In SynthJunky’s first of hopefully many in our Gear Reviews series, we award this maiden voyage to a synth that has been a part of my arsenal for the better part of the last decade, The Moog Slim Phatty. The Slim Phatty is a compact, desktop module version of the […]