In the world of synthpop, Depeche Mode reigns supreme with their chart-topping hits and innovative electronic sound. This English band's unique take on synthesizer-driven music earned them a massive following and numerous hits, such as "Enjoy the Silence" and "Personal Jesus". Their ability to...
Step into the neon-soaked era of excess and nostalgia as we journey through the cinematic gems of the 1980s, now readily available on Netflix. In a time when mullets were cool, and synthesizer music ruled the airwaves, the silver screen was graced with unforgettable classics that defined a...
I’ve highlighted the best and most interesting Synthesizer plugin deals for you that can be done on Balck Friday. Big, but also many indie developers made it to the article. There is no order, it’s just a simple listening of my highlights. UVI Falcon Already in version 2, Falcon is ...
its catchy hooks and relatable storyline. And who could forgetSweet Dreamsby Eurythmics, featuring Annie Lennox's haunting vocals and an unforgettable synthesizer riff that has stood the test of time. These songs exemplify the creativity and distinct sound that made '80s British music so ...
In 1970, Moog developed the Minimoog. It was the first synth ever sold in music stores. By the ’80s, synthesizers were all over the place. Yamaha’s DX7 was the first commercially successful digital synthesizer, and it’s still one of the top-selling synths ever. Today’s virtual instru...
Larry Heard invented a new way for electronic musicians to speak to their machines—his programmed drums, synthesizer sounds, and bass lines oozed a sweet sadness and depth of feeling that’s still radical. The period from 1984 and 1988 was among Heard’s most fruitful, and the songs he rel...
Here is the SYNTH ANATOMY list of the best free Synthesizer plugins for PC & Mac ranging from virtual analog, FM, percussive to modular synthesis concepts!
Similar to discoDSP’s OB-Xd, this plugin byCherry Audioemulates the juicy sonics of a much-loved Oberheim synth, this time being the Synthesizer Expander Module. This is a beautiful free software emulation of the 1974-launched synth of the same name. It offers ultra-accurate dual oscillators...
Foxx’s solo debut is a high watermark of synth pop that transforms the synthesizer from tool into muse and blurs the lines between man and machine. 18: REO Speedwagon – Hi Infidelity The band’s chart-topping album took the electricity of their live shows and successfully translated it to...
affordable compact synths. These choices sound great, have plenty of flexibility, a solid set of basic sounds and are easy to use. As an added bonus, both of these choices feature vocoders—the ability to speak or sing into a mic and have that signal make the synthesizer sounds "speak."...