The latest news, buyers' guides, tips and interviews from the world of synths, Eurorack modular and electronic music.
Doing it right: a chat with Morgan McWaters of WORNG Electronics
Interviews
WORNG Electronics is one of our favourite Eurorack brands, with a small but perfectly formed catalogue of innovative analogue modules. Drawing on Melbourne-based founder Morgan McWaters’ years...
Signal Sounds vs Joranalogue | 26 March
Events
Our in-store events programme continues with a vist from Joran van Gremberghe, the man behind one of our favourite Eurorack brands, Joranalogue. On Wednesday 26 March 2025, he'll host a free workshop...
Signal Sounds vs Future Sound Systems | 26 February
Events
Our in-store events programme returns with a bang for 2025, kicking off with none other than Finlay Shakespeare of Bristol-based Future Sound Systems! After making waves with some of the coolest Eurorack...
Signal Sounds Synth Club | January 2025 event recap
Events
The Signal Sounds Synth Club got off to a flying start on Wednesday 29 January! For our inaugural electronic music social event, we divided the participants into four groups, equipped them with a Zoom L6...
Made to Fade: a chat about the PlayFader with Andrew ‘Hadj’ Hadjiantoni
Interviews
One of the more interesting hardware sequencers to emerge last year was the PlayFader, a striking two-channel performance sequencer from Play All Day. Born out of a desire to create a hands-on...
Gear of the year 2024
Gear
To round off a cracking 2024 in the world of music tech, we asked a few of our staff and some good friends of the store to pick their favourite pieces of gear of the year. Here's what they chose......
Field recording 101: Why, how and what you’ll need
Tips
We musicians spend a lot of time thinking about sounds. Whether it’s considering the weight of an 808 kick, the tone of a certain filter or the buzz of a particular sawtooth, we tend to listen...
Out standing in his field: Ezra Gray of Oaka Instruments on his specialist mics
Interviews
The boutique field recording microphones from Oaka Instruments have been a big hit in the Signal Sounds store this year. Built by hand in Dorset by sound artist and audio engineer Ezra Gray (pictured),...
Signal Sounds vs Tough Luck | 25 October
Events
We’ve got something a bit different for our next in-store event - an interview with Glasgow photographer Selina Paton, whose vibrant portraits of the city’s nightlife are featured in Tough Luck: You...
Don’t you forget about me: why ‘newer’ doesn’t always equal ‘better’ when it comes to gear
Gear
Electronic musicians are always chasing the new - not surprising in a genre that’s inextricably linked with innovation and new technology. At the same time, we’re obsessed with vintage gear and its...
Signal Sounds vs AJH Synth | 26 September
Events
After a short summer break, our in-store events programme returns for the autumn on Thursday 26 September with a visit from none other than AJH Synth! Founder Allan J Hall will tell the story of his...
Signal Sounds vs Next Door Records | 21-22 September
Events
We're linking up with our pals at Next Door Records Two to bring a selection of Eurorack modular synths, boutique desktop instruments and recording equipment to Stoke Newington for a two-day pop-up event...
