We have always loved the connection between the development of technology and the way it is harnessed by artists. The early electronic music pioneers had to develop all sorts of clever techniques to ...

When you want a hint of vintage, but you’re keeping things contemporary, try programming this tape-inspired string synth sound When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Hackaday reader [Jan Ostman] has been making microcontroller-based DIY synthesizers for quite a while now. Recently, he’s opened up the source for a lot of them so that you can play along at home. All ...

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 ...

Unconventional and creatively inspiring, these soft synths are pushing synthesis in bold new directions ...

The hip-hop landscape in 2026 is defined by a resurgence of trap, but the most exciting developments are coming from the underground scenes in Atlanta and beyond. Artists like BunnaB, EsDeeKid, and ...