The latest news, buyers' guides, tips and interviews from the world of synths, Eurorack modular and electronic music.
What makes Superbooth special? (Plus tips for a first-timer)
Tips
Superbooth is a trade show for electronic music gear, of which there are a fair few on the calendar. I’m no stranger to a trade show at this point - having worked in music retail for a while I’ve...
Signal Sounds vs Music Thing Modular | 29 April
Events
We’re delighted to welcome Music Thing Modular’s Tom Whitwell to our Glasgow showroom for an evening exploring his Workshop System - a compact, self-contained modular synthesiser in a portable case....
Signal Flow podcast | Episode 2
News
Episode 2 of our new podcast, Signal Flow, is now live! You can watch it on YouTube or listen via your favourite podcast platform.
Shakmat in-store and DIY workshop | 25-26 March
Events
For our first in-store event of 2026, we’re playing host to our friends from Belgian Eurorack brand Shakmat Modular. Shakmat’s Francois will showcase their modules - including the forthcoming...
Introducing Signal Flow, the Signal Sounds podcast
News
We've started a podcast! Our very own Luke and Tom will be meeting up each month to chat about synths, modular, studio gear, patching techniques... basically, anything to do with playing, recording and...
Buyer's guide: Monosynths
Buyer's Guides
In a world of endless software synth options and sprawling, cable-strewn modular setups, there’s something very satisfying about the immediacy of a dedicated hardware monosynth. Whether it’s...
Our Gear of the Year 2025
Gear
As another eventful 12 months draw to a close, we’re reflecting on a year that saw a seemingly endless parade of incredible gear pass through the shop. From modules to MIDI controllers, desktop...
Christmas and New Year opening hours
News
Season’s greetings! Below you’ll find our opening hours and last shipping dates for the Christmas and New Year period. Wednesday 24 December: Showroom open 10am-1pm only. The earlier the better...
The Signal Sounds Festive Gift Guide 2025
Buyer's Guides
If you’re wondering what to get the synth-lover in your life this festive season, look no further than our gift guide! We’ve pulled out some of our favourites in a range of categories to...
November events: Arturia masterclass & synth DIY workshop
Events
For our final in-store event of 2025, Arturia’s Tom Lewis (who you may remember from the excellent Buchla event we hosted last year) will deliver a masterclass in sound design featuring...
Buyer’s guide: Drone synths
Buyer's Guides
When it comes to discussing the merits of drone synths, I could go on and on and on and on… But seriously, drone-focused devices do occupy a very different territory from your typical synthesiser....
Signal Sounds at No Bounds festival in Rotherham
Events
Last weekend, Luke and I took a road trip to Rotherham to set up a synth showcase as part of the No Bounds festival. Our friends Mark Fell and Rian Treanor curated a full day of music, workshops, food and...
