Synthesizer pioneer Dave Smith dies at age 72 Sad news from Sequential as they announce that company founder and synthesizer pioneer Dave Smith has died at the age of 72.
How Ibiza became the beating heart of clubbing culture Ibiza is the hub of so much of the European annual clubbing culture, and provides a seasonal highlight for producers, DJs, and of course, clubbers. This is its story.
Synthesizer king Vangelis dies at age 79 Renowned composer Vangelis, known for Chariots of Fire's iconic score, dies at 79. His synth-driven melodies and space-inspired music left a lasting legacy.
Carl Cox and a lifetime of beats and revolution One of the biggest names in dance music history, Carl Cox is as active and influential as ever. This is his story.
Arturia's V Collection 9 and the hint of an Augmented future Arturia have released V Collection 9 with an incredible Korg MS-20 emulation, revamps of old faves, and new ideas around "augmented" instruments.
The Roland Space Echo is a timeless classic (when it works) Unstable but magical, the Roland Space Echo holds a special place in studio history, even if it is slowly being consigned to being a museum piece. This is its story.
Soundtracking dystopia with Vangelis' "Bladerunner" The future sounded tense, grim, and most of all, very awesome. The CS-80 synthesizer used on Bladerunner would become iconic under the hands of Vangelis.