Posts by Rob Puricelli
Review: IK Multimedia Pianoverse – The Ultimate Piano Library?
In an exclusive first look, IK Multimedia's Pianoverse delivers more than just a piano sample library, and in some rather strange places!
Roland JUNO-60 v2 – Another Classic Roland Cloud Update
The JUNO-60 gets its v2 update as part of Roland Cloud's ongoing version 2 rollout with improved graphics, browser and modifications.
Groove Synthesis Introduces 3rd Wave Desktop Wavetable Synth Module
Groove Synthesis expands their 3rd Wave offering with a new desktop version for those of us with a little less space (and budget!).
Arturia Polybrute v3.0 Firmware Update: New Features and Bug Fixes
Arturia's flagship analogue polysynth gets a long overdue firmware update that adds a ton of new features, bug fixes & many user requests.Â
Is This the New Yamaha Montage? New Images & Audio Released!
After announcing the demise of the original Montage back in July of this year, Yamaha tease its supposed replacement with new images & audio!
KORG Deals: KORG Plugins Now Available at Plugin Boutique
14 Sep in Deals
KORG's plugin collection, including classic KORG synths and their latest instruments, is now available at Plugin Boutique with discounts!
Analogue Solutions MAXIMUS: 16 VCO, 8 Voice Polysynth
Analogue Solutions announces the most amazing 8 voice, 16 VCO poly since the Oberheim Eight Voice. Hot on the heels of AMPLE, come MAXIMUS!
Review: Cherry Audio Harmonia Synthesizer
Cherry Audio's Harmonia sees the team set aside their interests in synths of old and refocus on something new, exciting and rather unique!
Arturia Acid V – A French Take on Squelchy Bass Lines
Arturia's Acid V has been revealed as their next synth plugin. Does the world need another copy of the synth that refuses to die?Â
Sequential Trigon-6 Desktop and MPE Update
Continuing the tradition of dropping the keyboard from their line of synths, Sequential's newest synth gets the treatment along with an MPE update!
Review: IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro X – Is this “The One”?
IK Multimedia's UNO Synth delivers a new level of control and performance with the UNO Synth Pro X. More of the same or is it "The One"?
Behringer Pro VS Mini finally breaks cover. A new Vector, Victor?
After what seems like an eternity, Behringer's Pro VC Mini is finally shipping, delivering desktop vector synthesis at a knockdown price.
The Yamaha Montage is dead. Long live the Montage!
In a fairly low-key announcement today, Yamaha announced the discontinuation of their flagship synthesizer, the Montage, and its replacement.
KORG NAUTILUS AT: Now with added Aftertouch
KORG has announced the expansion of their NAUTILUS range with two new models sporting the AT suffix. What price added expressivity?
Behringer continues the rumour mill with prototypes and an update
Behringer decided to try a different delivery style over the weekend, teasing two possible future products and updating us on another
Review: Cherry Audio Octave Cat Synthesizer
Cherry Audio continue down the vintage synthesizer path less travelled with their recreation of a lesser-known but much-loved classic.
The SONICWARE ELZ_1 Returns! Meet The ELZ_1 PLAY
The highly acclaimed and much sought-after SONICWARE ELZ_1 returns as the ELZ_1 PLAY, an upgraded version of the original by Dr. Yu Endo.
The Synclavier name returns with digital Regen desktop synth
29 Jun in Synths
Now available for immediate dispatch, Synclavier return with the launch of Regen, a powerful desktop digital synthesizer in a unique format.
Review: GForce Software M-Tron Pro IV – Tron and On
GForce Software return to their roots and drag M-Tron Pro into the 21st century, not so much kicking and screaming but wowing and fluttering!
KORG opsix SE and SE Platinum: The Stretching Continues!
Hot on the heels of the wavestate SE, KORG finally deliver the 61 key version of the opsix they originally teased at NAMM in 2020.
Classic Gear -The Yamaha DX1: Owning and Recreating the King of FM
18 Jun in Synths
Ever wondered what it's like to own a Yamaha DX1? Want to know how to recreate the sound? Rob takes us under the hood of The King of FM...
Superbooth 23: Arturia MicroFreak Stellar Ltd. Edition & New Firmware
Arturia introduce the MicroFreak Stellar Edition along side new firmware introducing sample import & playback, 3 new granular engines and more!Â