First up, an operator is just an oscillator with another name. The difference between an oscillator in subtractive synthesis and an operator in FM is simply that an operator doesn't necessarily ...

FM synthesizers are known for being difficult to program, but they don't have to be. The Elektron Mode:Cycles makes sculpting your tone easy and fun. It's essentially a stripped down version of the ...

Fair or not, Elektron has a reputation for making complex and kinda pricey electronic music gear. Last year though, it made a serious play for the entry level with the Model:Samples ($299), an ...

Telekom Electronic Beats TV's gear expert Stimming is back with a new review, this time of Elektron's six track FM based groovebox Model:Cycles.