Multi-instrumentalist, composer and modular synthesist Lisa Bella Donna recommends some of her studio go-tos below. We'll start by asking her three questions! Synth History: What originally got you into synthesizers?​ ​ L​isa: Originally, my mother used to sit me between the speakers when I was little and turn up Gary Wright's Dream Weaver ​album good and loud. She would loudly claim: "This is what the future is going to sound like!!". She loved all the synthesizer work and t

Three questions with French singer-songwriter and actress Soko about creativity and making tunes. Synth History: Love the opening synth for "Don't Tell Me to Smile"! What's your favorite synth? Soko: Oh thanks! It feels like so long ago, I can't remember for sure... but pretty sure it's the Juno arpeggiator. That's my favorite synth. I always want to write a song as soon as I sit with one. Synth History: What is a tip to maintain creativity in the studio? Soko: Surround yours