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Digital Nomad, Fluent in Graphic/Web & Multimedia Design. Able to Paint or Sculpt, Sonic Landscapes on Vintage or Software Synthesizers, on Hardware or Software Sequencers or DAWs. With Das”SYNthPit” - It’s a SYNth Thing! “DownUnder” in the Land of Aus.
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sixem @sixem.bsky.social · Jan 1
Best Software Synths of 2024: Synth Plugins That Floated Our Boat This Year www.gearnews.com/best-softwar...

TAL Software – TAL-Pha
GForce Software – impOSCar 3
Arturia – MiniBrute V
Synapse Audio – The Legend HZ
Cherry Audio – P-10

Zebralette 3, Blofeld, Microwave 1, Anyma V, SY-4X, Sumu & Thing
Best Software Synths of 2024: Five Synth Plugins That Floated Our Boat This Year - gearnews.com
With 2024 delivering a bumper crop of software synths, it's been tough to pick the cream of the crop, but here are my choices for Best Software Synths of 2024, along with others worthy of a mention.
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Native Instruments enters preliminary insolvency
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Native Instruments enters preliminary insolvency
It's unclear at this time what the news will mean for existing users of Massive, Kontakt, Maschine and any of the brand's other industry leading products.
musictech.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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“You’ll smile broadly at the ease with which you can land on astonishing results”: Native Instruments Absynth 6 review
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“You’ll smile broadly at the ease with which you can land on astonishing results”: Native Instruments Absynth 6 review
The trailblazing soft synth that we’d all but given up hope on has made a glorious comeback, but how does Absynth fit into a changed music production landscape?
www.musicradar.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:34 AM
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NAMM 2026: Everything You Need to Know – News, Facts and More!
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NAMM 2026: Everything You Need to Know – News, Facts and More!
NAMM 2026 takes place from 20-24 January. We will be covering the show and keeping you up to date.
www.gearnews.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:17 AM
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Apple Logic Pro 12 and Mainstage 4.0 arrive on January 28th with new features
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Apple Logic Pro 12 and Mainstage 4.0 arrive on January 28th with new features
Apple is set to release Logic Pro 12 on January 28, coinciding with the launch of the new Apple Creator Studio service.
synthanatomy.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:57 AM
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Pixelmator is dead, long live Pixelmator Pro
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Apple says Pixelmator Classic will no longer be updated
Apple has quietly clarified the future of Pixelmator's decade-old iPad app, confirming that while it still works, its days of active development are over.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:49 AM
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Linux Audio Conference 2026
18 – 20 June 2026, Maynooth University, Ireland
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Linux Audio Conference 2026
The Linux Audio Conference, or LAC, is an international conference dedicated to free/open-source software for music, audio and other media where GNU/Linux features as the main creation platform.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:43 AM
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Korg Collection 6 is immensely powerful — but it’s also inconsistent
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Korg Collection 6 is immensely powerful — but it's also inconsistent
Korg Collection 6 is a powerful suite of plugins that emulate legendary hardware. In this review, we put the library to the test.
musictech.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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Best Desktop Effects for Synths
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Best Desktop Effects for Synths
Desktop effects for synths, grooveboxes, and drum machines are the perfect addition to any DAWless setup. We check out the best desktop effects in 2026.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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5 of the Best 2000s Synths
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5 of the Best 2000s Synths - gearnews.com
Relive the sound of the Millennium with these five best 2000s synths.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:43 AM
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iPad Pro is now a serious option for 3D artists in 2026
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The feature that finally convinced me iPad Pro is good for 3D art
Apple's tablet is set to be perfectly positioned for 2026.
www.creativebloq.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:28 AM
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Baby Audio Tekno, hard-hitting drum Synthesizer plugin: sequencer update 1.1 and now for iOS
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Baby Audio Tekno, hard-hitting drum Synthesizer plugin: sequencer update 1.1 and now for iOS
Baby Audio Tekno is a new, analog-inspired, hard-hitting drum Synthesizer plugin for macOS & Windows with 18 distinct drum engines.
synthanatomy.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:51 AM
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Secrets of the JP-8000 Supersaw Revealed: Synth Journal
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Secrets of the JP-8000 Supersaw Revealed: Synth Journal - gearnews.com
The Usual Suspects have figured out the Roland supersaw, the prettiest modular system you’ve ever seen, and more.
www.gearnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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Are there too many synthesizers?
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Are there too many synthesizers?
Is the synthesizer market oversaturated? We speak to Moog, Black Corporation and Erica Synths to check the pulse of the synth industry.
musictech.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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Ireland has given artists a guaranteed income – is this how we fix a broken music industry?
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Ireland has given artists a guaranteed income – is this how we fix a broken music industry?
Artists in Ireland got a weekly income empowering them to make more music, take bigger creative risks, and enjoy better mental health
musictech.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:14 AM
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Apple iTunes Turns 25: From Music Player to Digital Legend
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Apple iTunes Turns 25: From Music Player to Digital Legend
25 years ago, Apple launched iTunes, changing the way people buy, listen to, and love music.
www.gearnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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Acorn review: A powerful photo-editing tool at a remarkably affordable price
www.macworld.com/article/3015...
Need a powerful photo-editing tool at an affordable price? Acorn 8 delivers
Acorn 8 brings subscription-free editing tools for experienced photographers and designers.
www.macworld.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:26 AM
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LANDR acquires Reason Studios: Reason becomes part of its growing AI ecosystem
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LANDR acquires Reason Studios: Reason becomes part of its growing AI ecosystem
LANDR, the AI mastering service, acquires DAW developer Reason Studios to redefine the future of music creation.
synthanatomy.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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Synthmaster One, KV331 Audio’s easy-to-use wavetable Synthesizer is FREE for a limited time
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Synthmaster One, KV331 Audio's easy-to-use wavetable Synthesizer is FREE for a limited time
Ger Synthmaster One, an easy-to-use yet powerful wavetable Synthesizer plugin by KV331 Audio, as a free download for a limited time.
synthanatomy.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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AI can't replicate empathy, and that's why it won't win
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AI can't replicate empathy, and that's why it won't win
It should push us to be more human.
www.creativebloq.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:19 AM
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How to use bold colours to boost your art in Photoshop
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My Photoshop secrets for vibrant digital art that grabs everyone's attention
Here's how I use bold saturation and contrast to catch the viewer's eye.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:18 AM
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Best Gear and Software of 2025: My 7 Highlights of the Year
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The Best Gear and Software of 2025: My 7 Highlights of the Year - gearnews.com
It was a great year for synthesizers and drum machines. Here are my picks for the best gear and software of 2025.
www.gearnews.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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Best iOS Synthesizer releases 2025 with AUv3 plugin support
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Best iOS Synthesizer releases 2025 with AUv3 plugin support
The year is ending, and it's time to crown the best iOS Synthesizer releases of 2025 in one article supported by the Patreon community.
synthanatomy.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Korg DW-8000: The Best Hybrid Classic Synth You’ve Never Heard
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Korg DW-8000: The Best Hybrid Classic Synth You’ve Never Heard - gearnews.com
The mid-‘80s saw the release of the Korg DW-8000, a unique digital/analog hybrid that sounds like nothing else on the planet.
www.gearnews.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Canva's 2026 trend predictions have filled me with hope
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Canva's 2026 trend predictions have filled me with hope
Less AI, more authenticity please.
www.creativebloq.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Music technology gear of the year 2025: Our favourite new synths, drum machines, plugins and more
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Music technology gear of the year 2025: Our favourite new synths, drum machines, plugins and more
MusicRadar's Si Truss and Simon Arblaster pick the best music tech hardware and software of the past 12 months
www.musicradar.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:11 AM