Posts by Lasse Eilers
Behringer UB-1 Micro: A Baby Oberheim in your Pocket – New Demo!
03 Feb in Synths
The Behringer UB-1 Micro puts Oberheim sound in your pocket! Here's a new sound demo featuring some of its presets. The UB-1 Micro is ready for pre-order.
Tape Fiasco, TeAr, Craze: Free Plugins of the Week
01 Feb in Studio
Tape Fiasco lets you go wild with granular time-stretching, stutter editing, and tape speed effects. Easily one of the best free plugins of this year so far!
Best MPE Controllers 2026: Unlimited Expressive Freedom
26 Jan in Synths
MPE controllers open up completely new expressive possibilities for production and performance. But which MPE controllers are really worth buying?
The Magic Piano that Makes Music Visible
25 Jan in Other
You’ve never seen music like this: These guys built a magic piano that makes notes visible through bioluminescent algae. For real!
Make Noise NUSS New Universal Skiff System: Polyphonic Patching on the Go
25 Jan in Synths
The Make Noise NUSS (New Universal Skiff System) offers multi-layered polyphonic patching in a compact, portable format.
Tension, Harmonic Echo, AnalogChannel: Free Plugins of the Week
25 Jan in Studio
This week’s round-up features a unique clipper, a musical MIDI effect, and an all-in-one channel strip: check out Tension, Harmonic Echo, and AnalogChannel.
Kurzweil SP8: The Only Keyboard You’ll Ever Need on Stage?
22 Jan in Synths
The new Kurzweil SP8 stage keyboard boasts the powerful V.A.S.T. engine, KB3 organ modeling, and even a 6-operator FM synth.
Roland CR-78 Plugin: In The Cloud Tonight!
21 Jan in Synths
Roland has released the CR-78 plugin! The CR-78 Software Rhythm Composer brings the legendary analog drum machine to your DAW!
Nord Electro 7 Gets Pitch Stick and Mod Wheel
21 Jan in Synths
Just before NAMM, Nord has made a last-minute hardware change to the new Nord Electro 7: the 73-key versions will receive a pitch stick and a mod wheel.
Envosound, jdrummer, Fuzz: Free Plugins of the Week
This week’s collection of freebies brings you retro chiptune arpeggios, a versatile drum plugin, and an analog fuzz: check out Envosound, jdrummer and Fuzz!
Viscount Legend 70s MKII Stage Piano: New FM Synth Module & More!
16 Jan in Synths
Viscount has announced the Legend 70s MKII stage piano, along with two new modules: an FM Synth Module and an updated acoustic piano module.
Stylophone VOICE: The World’s Most Stylish Sampler?
16 Jan in Synths
Stylophone VOICE is a portable sampler with 3 voices, effects, a sequencer, and the legendary stylus. A Stylophone sampler for 50 bucks? Sign me up!
Roland KIYOLA KF-25 and KF-20 Digital Pianos: Japanese Woodworking, Scandinavian Design
15 Jan in Synths
Roland will unveil a pair of new high-end digital pianos at NAMM 2026. The KIYOLA KF-25 and KF-20 combine Japanese craftsmanship with Scandinavian design.
KORG Liano LIVE!: Piano for the TikTok Generation
15 Jan in Synths
KORG has announced the Liano LIVE! The compact digital piano is tailored to the needs of live streamers and content creators. Become a TikTok piano sensation!
Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 Rose Quartz & Aquamarine: Keyboard Controllers for your Gender Reveal Party
The Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 is now available in two spectacular new liveries: Meet the KeyLab Essential mk3 Rose Quartz and Aquamarine!
Best Desktop Effects for Synths
Desktop effects for synths, grooveboxes, and drum machines are the perfect addition to any DAWless setup. We check out the best desktop effects in 2026.
QDelay, Phoenix LT, HoRNet TapeLite: Free Plugins of the Week
11 Jan in Studio
Could the incredibly versatile QDelay by Tiagolr be the only free delay plugin you'll ever need? Check it out in this week’s collection of freebies!
Black Lion Audio MIDI Eight: 8×8 MIDI Interface for Studio and Stage
The new Black Lion Audio MIDI Eight is an 8x8 MIDI interface designed for studio and live applications. Is the MIDI Eight the perfect hub for your MIDI setup?
AmenBreak VST, Skew v2, Strum Plate: Free Plugins of the Week
Let's kick off the new year with three awesome freebies released at the end of 2025. Check out AmenBreak VST, Skew v2, and Strum Plate.
Modular Jams for New Year’s Eve: From Ambient to Techno
31 Dec 2025 in Synths
In just a few hours, 2025 will be history. Here are a couple of awesome modular jams to get your New Year’s Eve party started!
The Usual Suspects JE-8086: 2 Trance Legends for the Price of … None? Available Now!
29 Dec 2025 in Synths
After their awesome emulations of the Virus and Nord Lead, The Usual Suspects have re-engineered the chip that powers the JP-8000. JE-8086 is out now!
Best Free Plugins of 2025: Freeware Picks of the Year
It's been a great year for free plugins! We check out the best free plugins of 2025 – from creative software synths to unique effects!
Highlights of the Year: My Favorite Gear of 2025
25 Dec 2025 in Synths
Happy Holidays, everyone! Before we get ready for the new year, it's time to look back at my personal highlights of 2025. Spoiler alert: no synths this time!