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SONiVOX blend Arp Solina Strings with analog synthesis and a dash of sequencing
25 May · A re-imagining of the classic Arp Solina Strings to make it groovier, fruitier and even more heavenly. They've mixed in an analogue synthesizer and some sequencing to create a heady cocktail of lushness.
Solar Guitars A1.6 Baritone ATG – At The Gates signature model announced
25 May · Ola Englund's Solar Guitars has a new baritone signature model for At The Gates guitarists Martin Larsson and Jonas Stålhammar - the second new baritone to be announced this week...
Melody Puzzle Modular Synthesizer: playful 8-bit handmade patch machine
24 May · A conundrum of a modular synthesizer waiting to be puzzled over. The Melody Puzzle experimentally patches together all sorts of combinations in the hope of finding the solution to your musical yearnings.
Start fiddling with the inside of the Korg Prologue: SDK kit now available
24 May · The Multi Engine architecture of the Korg Prologue lets you code and design your own customised digital oscillators and effects to run alongside the VCOs. The SDK is now available for download.
SoundBrut DRVA Overdrive + Boost Mk.II: 12 drive flavours on tap
24 May · With a drive section comprised of a NE5534 op-amp for hard clipping and a MOSFET variable boost section, the new DRVA MK II pedal also manages to cram in 12 voicings, making it pretty versatile indeed.
Tube Delay on all lines running into Softube Modular due to engineering works
23 May · With the grit and spacey grunge of waiting for the last train home on a London Underground platform Softube's Tube Delay will patch itself beautifully into Modular and keep you repeatedly in the zone.
Grez Guitars Mendocino 28.5” scale guitar – Boutique baritone growl
23 May · Hand-built in Northern California, these new baritone versions of the Mendocino guitar use high-quality tonewoods and very decent hardware throughout. Would you go with a Bigsby or a hardtail?
PreSonus releases Studio One 4 with sampling, patterns, chords and drum editing
22 May · There's talk of loops and beat production, pattern editors, chords, seamlessness, sampling and advanced virtual instruments. That's a lot to pack into the new version 4 of Studio One.
FL Studio finally arrives on Mac with version 20
22 May · It took 20 years, but FL Studio finally arrives on Mac OS with version 20. FL Studio 20 is truly multi-platform, with projects interchangeable between the Mac and Windows operating systems.
Tone Lab: a stackable modular synthesis system for easy music making
22 May · Finding synthesizers a bit too complicated? Tone Lab provides simple interactive hardware that lets you build up sounds in layers of clearly labelled synthesizer blocks. How high will your tower of sound go?
BluGuitar TwinCab – A new lightweight 2×12 gigging solution?
22 May · If you need a lightweight yet full-powered speaker cabinet, the new BluGuitar TwinCab 2x12 could be the answer to your prayers. Coming in at under 20 kg, there's still 150 W power on tap.
Framus Talisman William Duvall Signature model: Not cheap, but oh so pretty!
22 May · Alice in Chains frontman William Duvall has just landed himself a couple of very highly specified signature models, both the guitars are all made in Germany and one is even Masterbuilt!
Ginko Synthese Sampleslicer MK2 will sample and slice even better than before
21 May · Just on Kickstarter is the MK2 of the Ginko Synthese real-time sampling module Sampleslicer. With better quality, all through-hole components, clock CV, auto-calibrating, higher gain and an inaudible noise ...
Miclop Ctrl X virtual synthesizer and hardware controller combo
21 May · A polyphonic virtual synthesizer that integrates perfectly with a knob and touch-screen controller. Giving you the tacticity of hardware with the versatility of software. Is it the best of both worlds?