Learning a new instrument can be intimidating. The Learning Synths website by Ableton is an awesome, free way to learn the basics of playing a synth. The site provides us with lots of useful information about synths that users can test out on various interactive models. It's best to use headphones while playing around here. If you're completely new to playing a synth, this is a great place to start.
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The story of ARR1, the Fairlight synth chorus sound
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Learn how synthesizers work at this simple fun website
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Retrospective of the world-changing Yamaha DX7 synthesizer
Kevin Boone writes about the Yamaha DX7, which changed everything when it turned up in the mid-1980s: "the 'Electric Piano 1' preset alone appeared in over 60% of album releases… READ THE REST
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