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Kenton Pro CV to MIDI single synth converter
22 Aug · When you need a job done properly trust Kenton to provide a no nonsense solution to the unglamorous world of CV-to-MIDI conversion. Pro CV to MIDI - job done.
CRAFTsynth takes on Minilogue and SH-01a – if you buy four
22 Aug · A new update to the Modal Electronics CRAFTsynth introduces a Poly mode where you can chain them together to create a full-on polyphonic synthesizer. Or maybe get a Roland SH-01a for the same price?
LEAK: Upcoming Data Corrupter pedal by Earthquaker Devices
22 Aug · This new pedal has been accidentally leaked by a US guitar dealer and is now out in the wild - Zzounds and ED prove you can buy gear that doesn't even exist yet - the Data Corrupter!
Stomp Under Foot with new two-in-one Full Powered Halo boutique drive pedal
22 Aug · Stomp Under Foot seems on a mission to offer boutique pedals for reasonable money - and the latest Full Powered Halo model combines two old favourites from their existing line-up. Alert: great-sounding demo ...
vcf1: Waldorf put the Rocket and 2-Pole filter into Eurorack
21 Aug · A fierce analog multimode filter with three stages of gain, distortion and drive, two CV controls over cutoff and one over the self-oscillating resonance. The vcf1's clean layout belies its more extreme heart.
Sequence intervals with Tonic by Rebel Technology
21 Aug · It's a new concept in sequencing where melodies are generated from triggers. Tonic has 1 adjustable and 5 fixed intervals with trigger inputs and manual buttons - can someone please explain it to me?
mPiano: The most futuristic piano and controller you’ve ever seen
21 Aug · If a piano fell through a worm hole from the future then this would be it. The mPIANO is an exquisitely designed MPE controller beautifully built by Austrian company ALPHA Pianos.
The Gristleizer: 4 modules emerge from the sound of Throbbing Gristle
20 Aug · Future Sound Systems have been working with Chris Carter and Roy Gwinn to recreate Throbbing Gristle's classic Gristleizer guitar effects sound in Eurorack. We got our first look at ModularMeets Leeds.
Free audio measurement and visualisation in your browser: XXY Oscilloscope
20 Aug · This free oscilloscope runs in your browser and can visualise audio files or your computer's microphone input - time for some good ol' physics fun with your audio material!
Line 6 brings Helix Native amp and effects sim to a DAW near you
19 Aug · Line 6 is bringing the same software technology that drives its Helix line of guitar processors to Windows and Mac computers. Helix Native features improved, more detailed amp and effect models...
Is U-He working on a virtual modular system?
19 Aug · Urs Heckmann of U-He has been publishing videos of his modular musical creations from his Eurorack system. Could this be an indication of the next software synth he's developing?
Subdecay Vector Preamp: Feel Good Hit of The Summer?
19 Aug · With 4 Overdrive Channels, 3 Fuzz Channels and 4 Distortion Channels the Vector uses digital control and a fully analogue signal path to achieve its variety.
Fuzzrocious lunaReclipse – 12 individual gain stages in one pedal!
18 Aug · With a such a simple design, the lunaReclipse pedal from boutique pedal builders Fuzzrocious has plenty to offer, with a grand total of 12 different gain stages on tap for you to play with.
Is the Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 any good for music production?
18 Aug · In light of recent reliability concerns, SurfaceProAudio.com set out to investigate the Surface Pro 2017's ability to do music production. It's resulted in an hour long video of depth and detail.