explainers

What MIDI Thru really means – and how can it help keep your gear in sync

Peter Kirn September 28, 2023

MIDI starts with the obvious - in and out, easily understood. But then it throws us this curveball of a...

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Cableguys introduce PitchShaper

Cableguys introduce PitchShaper

Luke Wood SOS News Editor October 15, 2025

Yamaha MODX M, hardware Synthesizer gets major hands-on upgrade with AN-X engine

Synth Anatomy October 15, 2025

Yamaha MODX M, hardware Synthesizer gets major hands-on upgrade with AN-X engine

Synth Anatomy October 15, 2025

Kinotone Ghosts, a mighty physical modeling synth pedal playable with guitars, MIDI and more

Synth Anatomy October 15, 2025

UAD Manley Tube Preamp plugin by Universal Audio on sale for USD

UAD Manley Tube Preamp plugin by Universal Audio on sale for $29 USD

Ronnie October 14, 2025