This week on MusicRadar, we're stacking up hardware synths against their software counterparts as part of the Great Synth Showdown. In our second round, we're pitting the Roland JV-1080 sound module ...

KORG, the musical instrument maker, is a catchphrase "I will call you a rock star asleep in you", an analog synthesizer that combines small modules to create various soundsLittle Bits Synth KitWe will ...

Roland is again diving into its past with the JX-08 and JD-08 Sound Modules, emulating the vintage analog JX-8P and digital JD-800 synths from the '80s and '90s, respectively. Both reproduce the ...

Software sound synthesis (SWSS) has an honorable lineage in the history of computers. Early experiments in digital sound synthesis took place at the famous Bell Labs, where a team of researchers ...

Japanese electronic instruments manufacturer Roland has turned to the archives for inspiration, unveiling the JX-08 and JD-08 Sound Modules in homage to two of its most loved vintage synths from years ...

Not the best all-purpose analogue-style synth, but the JX-08 has its own sound and is a worthy addition to the Roland Boutique family. It’s more than just a direct digital recreation of the original ...

Guitar synthesis has evolved from a complex, pickup-dependent technology to an accessible tool that any guitarist can use to expand their sonic palette. Today’s synth pedals eliminate the barriers ...