Arminator 2: Krakli Plugs free Yamaha CS-80 plug-in gets an upgrade

01 May 2018 in Synths

The best free Yamaha CS-80 plug-in gets an update for more Blade Runner inspired action. Arminator 2 is the perfect alternative for those of us who can't afford Deckard's Dream.

First listen to U-He CVilization prototype Eurorack module

30 Apr 2018 in Synths

A video has emerged of the U-He CVilization prototype Eurorack module in action but without any explanation of what it's actually doing. Is it a CV processor, a sequence mixer? What do you think?

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Hexinverter Mutant Brain transplants your MIDI to your modular CV

30 Apr 2018 in Synths

The Mutant Brain brings 4 channels of CV and 12 channels of Gate or Triggering into your Eurorack from the comfort of a MIDI device. Check out how it makes the Akai Rhythm Wolf look good.

Latest Syntonovo prototype multi-dimensional synthesizer to appear at Superbooth

30 Apr 2018 in Synths

Felix Visser from Syntonovo has been working on a multi-dimensional keyboard long before MPE came along and now his XYZPression keyboard is almost ready to go and it's built into an analog synthesizer.

MacBeth Elements EL2: Synthesizer perfection in a field of knobs

30 Apr 2018 in Synths

Ken MacBeth reveals the successor to the legendary Elements synthesizer, the Elements EL2. The change to black is awesome, but other changes are more subtle - we should get to hear it at Superbooth.

Norns: a platform for sound processing, synthesis, poetry and form

30 Apr 2018 in Synths

Norns is a minimalist metal box harbouring the power of processes to evolve and morph into anything you can write a script for. Monome's slow reveal is an enticing look into the mind of a synthesis developer.

Superbooth 2018: FingerSonic SYNSET FM 6 operator 8 voice desktop synthesizer

30 Apr 2018 in Synths

FingerSonic are having a stab at the easy-to-use FM based groove box with internal and external sequencing, 3 drum tracks and two arpeggiators to run this cool 6 operator, 8 voice synthesizer.

Sequential Circuits Prophet X – is this the hybrid synth we’ve been waiting for?

28 Apr 2018 in Synths

Dave Smith Instruments are combining samples with synthesis in this tease of the new Sequential Prophet X. Will this be the best of both worlds or the mishmash of an incoherent workstation keyboard?

Busycircuits reveal a bunch of new modules heading to Superbooth

27 Apr 2018 in Synths

An image of a cat looking at a little skiff of unseen modules appeared on Instagram teasing some new modules from Busycircuits. Can you work out what they could be?

Rob Papen Go2 Synthesizer is the goto virtual synth for the rest of us

27 Apr 2018 in Synths

A synthesizer for beginners says Rob Papen when in fact it's plenty good enough for all of us. All the parameters are on the page, morphing oscillators, unison chord modes, filters and effects - fabulous.

Frekvens: The Ikea/Teenage Engineering mashup is emerging

25 Apr 2018 in Studio

A proper image of the forthcoming Frekvens turntable, speaker and lighting system designed to be a complete party that you can pick up in your local Ikea. Won't see it until next year though.

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ES-8 Bitwig Edition rebrands the Expert Sleepers USB interface for Eurorack

25 Apr 2018 in Synths

Getting the CV generating devices from Bitwig to your Eurorack can be difficult. The Expert Sleepers ES-8 is the ideal solution and so it makes perfect sense for a Bitwig edition. I just wish it was ...

Erebus is reborn as Lil’ Erebus DIY Kit and sells like hot modular cakes

25 Apr 2018 in Synths

By a stroke of complete genius, the lamented Dreadbox Erebus paraphonic synthesizer is back in kit form as the Lil' Erebus DIY Kit for under €200. They won't have stock for long!

(arches) tactile universal interface by soundmachines launches on Kickstarter

25 Apr 2018 in Synths

Capacitive touch control of CV in multiple dimensions, sequencing, MIDI and with reassuring curves (arches) could be the modular (and more) controller that you've been waiting for.

Qu-Bit Nebulae 2 granular sampler now available for pre-order

24 Apr 2018 in Synths

Qu-Bits upgraded and gorgeous looking Nebulae 2 granular sampler is ready for preorder and should ship after Superbooth. Looking forward to some smooth granular action.

Endorphin.es go dark teasing the BLCK_NOIR module before Superbooth

24 Apr 2018 in Synths

In stark contrast to Endorphin's usually red, blue and yellow colour scheme they embrace the darkness and tease BLCK_NOIR their first black panelled Eurorack module tuned for Techno and Darkwave.

BBC archives release 16,016 sound effects online for personal use

24 Apr 2018 in Other

An extraordinary historical archive of environmental sounds and sound effects. From every day sounds like "Department store atmosphere" to "Geiger counters" and "Austin Maestro dashboard audible warnings".

The Audiophile Circuits League take on a Monster Multi-Function Discrete VCO

23 Apr 2018 in Synths

The Audiophile Circuits League are here to protect us from mediocre oscillators with the Multi-Function Discrete VCO. Cool things include 5 waveshapes and pulse width modulation on both main oscillator and sub.

Cultivating sound from plants at Assiniboine Park Conservatory

22 Apr 2018 in Studio

The Assiniboine Park Conservatory is over 100 years old and falling apart. Winnipeg artist Helga Jakobson is taking recordings of the plants bioelectric energy and transforming it into music before it's gone.

Behringer to clone Roland System 100M and somehow makes Eurorack look boring

22 Apr 2018 in Synths

Uli Behringer shows the modular community his plans for cloning the Roland System 100m and bringing it to Eurorack for €89 a pop. While tremendously exciting it also looks a bit dull and uninspiring.

Pittsburgh Modular reveal new Primary Oscillator ahead of debut at Superbooth

20 Apr 2018 in Synths

Pittsburgh Modular announce their third new thing so far this year after the Microvolt and Sequencer. It's called Primary Oscillator and features cascading analog waveform sculpting. Nice!

Moog reveal the front panel of the Subharmonicon that you can build at Moogfest

19 Apr 2018 in Synths

Fancy a little DIY synth project? Get yourself an Engineers Pass to this years Moogfest and build the remarkable Subharmonicon. They've just revealed the front panel - will it ever be available to the rest of ...

War of the Rings: Neova MIDI controller ring hits Kickstarter as Wave funds 200%

18 Apr 2018 in Studio, Synths

Enhancia's Neova and has fully funded on Kickstarter after a day. Meanwhile, the Genki Wave has double funded on Indiegogo. 2018 is the year of the MIDI controller ring but which one has ultimate power?

Eventide Blackhole extraterrestrial reverb now offers full NKS integration

18 Apr 2018 in Studio

Grab hold of your Komplete Kontrol keyboard with both hands and journey through the Blackhole of extraterrestrial reverberation with Eventides awesome plug-in now compatible with NKS 2.0