While building up your own Eurorack can be a gratifying experience, it is also a slippery slope financially as there are so many modules available on the market. If you have choice paralysis when it comes to selecting modules or want to keep an eye on your budget, then an all-in-one system could be a good option. These systems provide you with all the functions of a decent Eurorack. But without the worries of figuring out what to combine for the best sounds. Of course, versatility is also essential, so something that can be added seamlessly to a more extensive system is also important.

GRAINBOY is the work of Jade Rose, a musician who enjoys building synthesizers, guitars, audio software, and other gizmos. It is a granular synth that was designed to look like the original Gameboy by Nintendo and runs straight from any web browser.

Arturia has recently released the third incarnation of its polychrome software synthesizer, Pigments. It has always been a flagship product for the French brand and according to Arturia Pigments has evolved to be bigger, bolder, and more versatile than ever before.

For their latest software emulation of a classic synthesizer, Softube has turned their attention to 1984. The Swedish software developer describes it as an era when a majorly righteous polyphonic synthesizer was released. One that was used on countless records by innumerable artists as it set a standard and established a sound. It doesn't take a lot to figure out that they are referring to the Juno-106 by Roland, which is still a favorite by many synth owners all these years later.

The internet has been a boon to collectors in search of rare or unique vintage synthesizers and there are many stories of people discovering incredible bargains online. However, buying used gear online can be risky unless proper caution is exercised. There is a multitude of options when it comes to tracking down that synth you've been coveting, but finding what you are looking for is just the start. Situations, such as social distancing due to COVID-19 have also made it much harder to personally go out and purchase second-hand goods.

Moog recently revealed their Moog Sound Studio, which includes all of the equipment, cables, accessories, and education tools required for anyone new to the world of analog synthesis. According to Moog, it is a complete analog synthesis studio in a box with only a pair of headphones or personal speakers needed to get started.

We have no doubt that a lot of classic synth tracks were "influenced" by mushrooms it's not every day that you get to hear mushrooms making the actual music. However, a YouTube channel called MycoLyco has sprung up (pun intended) featuring videos of just that. The first video, which was published in November of last year, features ten minutes of pink oyster mushrooms playing synthesizers and since then many other clips have joined the playlist. It is a concept that has fascinated many viewers as the channel has already grown to more than 40,000 subscribers.