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Korg microKorg Vintage Synth Review

The microKorg was viewed as a toy by many, when it was introduced, but it packs a tremendous range of capabilities into its compact package.… Read More Korg microKorg Vintage Synth Review

February 24, 2026February 24, 202613 Comments

Tangerine Dream – 50 Years of Phaedra: At The Barbican Review

The new album captures Phaedra’s magic, and makes the case that – even after more than 50 years – there’s still a place for Tangerine Dream. … Read More Tangerine Dream – 50 Years of Phaedra: At The Barbican Review

February 20, 20268 Comments

Brian Eno’s Music For Airports – The Creation Of A New Musical Genre

The video provides an introduction to Eno and his work, and then digs deeper into Ambient 1 and the album’s individual tracks.… Read More Brian Eno’s Music For Airports – The Creation Of A New Musical Genre

October 5, 2025October 6, 20254 Comments

Decoding Jean-Michel Jarre’s Synthesizer Masterpiece Equinoxe

If you’re looking for the technical details of Jarre’s gear, you’ll want to look elsewhere.… Read More Decoding Jean-Michel Jarre’s Synthesizer Masterpiece Equinoxe

March 24, 202323 Comments

Elektron Syntakt In-Depth Review

The video offers a detailed review of Syntakt, including a walkthrough of its digital and analog machines, analog effects block, sequencing and more.… Read More Elektron Syntakt In-Depth Review

April 21, 202232 Comments

Ambient Music On An MC-303, Alessandro Canova’s ‘Counting the Eyes’

While Roland positioned the MC-303 to capitalize on the use of devices like the 303 & 606 in dance music, Canova goes in a completely different direction, coaxing ambient sounds and minimalism out of the instrument.… Read More Ambient Music On An MC-303, Alessandro Canova’s ‘Counting the Eyes’

August 26, 202010 Comments

New Electronic Releases On Vinyl

With the renaissance of the vinyl LP has come a firehose of new and reissued electronic music releases on vinyl.… Read More New Electronic Releases On Vinyl

January 14, 2019January 14, 201917 Comments

Steve Roach’s Classic ‘Dreamtime Return’ Gets Deluxe Rerelease

The album has been remastered and given a deluxe reissue for its 30th anniversary – on CD, vinyl and in digital formats.… Read More Steve Roach’s Classic ‘Dreamtime Return’ Gets Deluxe Rerelease

May 16, 2018May 16, 20181 Comment

Live Electronic Music From Marcus Padrini – Synth Jams I

Synth Jams I is a compilation of tracks recorded live, using analog and digital synthesizers and drum machines.… Read More Live Electronic Music From Marcus Padrini – Synth Jams I

March 2, 2018March 2, 20183 Comments

New Music From ARC – Fleet (DiN53)

Synthesist and label head Ian Boddy let us know about a new release from his collaboration with Mark Shreeve, ARC.… Read More New Music From ARC – Fleet (DiN53)

October 13, 2017October 14, 20179 Comments

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