Robin Vincent, Author at gearnews.com

Behringer VC340 Vocoder Plus spotted in the wild

12 Feb 2018 in Synths

A prototype Behringer VC340 Vocoder Plus was spotted languishing in the studio of Facebook user Firechild. Now with a video demonstrating the awesome heart of this nonsense instrument.

Vermona release randomRHYTHM trigger sequencer Eurorack module

09 Feb 2018 in Synths

randomRHYTHM is an 8 channel 2 x 4 rhythm section with on and off-beat randomisation, CV controlled muting, swing, clock division and endless percussion pattern generation.

Erica Synths releases mini modular Pico System II

07 Feb 2018 in Synths

Gathering all their little 3HP Pico modules together Erica Synths created the Pico System complete modular synth. With a couple of changes and improvements to the line-up here's Pico System II.

Miasma: Classic Dual VCO based on the legendary CEM3340

07 Feb 2018 in Synths

One of the first modules to feature the CEM3340 VCO chip that famously produced the sound of the SH-101, Prophet 5 and other classic synths. Miasma's dual VCO could bring a familiar sound to your rack.

Roll your own Eurorack modules with Otto’s DIY prototyping environment

06 Feb 2018 in Synths

Ever wanted to build your own Eurorack module? Otto's DIY Eurorack Modules is a prototyping ecosystem that lets you quickly and easily put a module together in a durable and safe format right into your rack.

Ableton Live 10 is now available and ready to upgrade your life

06 Feb 2018 in Studio

5 years since the last major update Ableton Live crawls to version 10 with a fistful of new devices, library, workflow enhancements and Max For Live integration. Is it a gamechanger or more of the same?

Sewastopol II: Instrument input, FX loop, audio-to-CV extraction module

05 Feb 2018 in Synths

The XAOC Sewastopol Audio Port and Voltage Extractor Model of 1948 module for Eurorack sounds like a mouthful of nonsense but it's actually a very useful multi-function audio input and output device.

MIDI Polyphonic Expression and MIDI Capability Inquiry are now legit

04 Feb 2018 in Studio

The MIDI Manufacturers Associated officially adopts MIDI Polyphonic Expression and MIDI Capability Inquiry into the MIDI specification. MIDI finally begins to evolve.

Robin’s Top 3 synthesizers from NAMM 2018

04 Feb 2018 in Synths

This golden age of synthesizers shows no sign of slowing down and NAMM 2018 had plenty to enthral the enthusiasts. Here are the 3 synths that really made me go all modulated.

NAMM 2018: Studio Electronics announce Boomstar 8106 desktop synth

02 Feb 2018 in Synths

Studio Electronics has revamped their entire Boomstar desktop monosynth line giving them a much smarter front panel and wooden ends. And they are releasing the Boomstar 8106 with Juno-to-Jupiter filter ...

NAMM 2018: Studio Electronics SE-02 EX+Box expander for Roland SE-02

02 Feb 2018 in Synths

Studio Electronics think the filter knob on the Roland SE-02 isn't good enough and do announce the EX+Box expander. It gives a full resolution, proper sized filter cutoff knob and 1/4" audio connections.

NAMM 2018: Electro-Faustus Theremorph theremin

31 Jan 2018 in Synths

Get your hands in on the action with an optical theremin synthesizer from Electro Faustus and Delptronics. Theremorph can also be a CV or MIDI controller for gesture based modulation and pitch wobble.

NAMM 2018: Waldorf Quantum synthesizer hybrid sound demo

29 Jan 2018 in Synths

The Waldorf Quantum is finally complete and NAMM gave us the fullest opportunity to try out this powerful hybrid synthesizer. Check out the sounds in this exclusive video.

NAMM 2018: Cherry Audio Voltage Modular virtual Eurorack

28 Jan 2018 in Synths

Cherry Audio revealed their virtual Eurorack Voltage Modular plug-in at NAMM but no one seems to be watching. I've pulled together what information I can about this potentially awesome modular software.

NAMM 2018: Behringer announce the Neutron Analog Synthesizer

28 Jan 2018 in Synths

Unexpected new Neutron analog synthesizer from Behringer crashes the NAMM party. It's something new, something fruity, lots of knobs and an alarming colour scheme - I like it! Update: pricing and availability

NAMM 2018: Jacob of Shear Electronics spotted – Relic-6 is still on

27 Jan 2018 in Synths

The presumed dead Relic-6 Oberheim OB-X recreation that wowed us at NAMM 2017 is very much alive. Relic-6 Inventer Jacob Brashears was spotted at the 2018 show and we have a full statement.

NAMM 2018: Vermona brings patch saving to Eurorack and other modules

27 Jan 2018 in Synths

MeloDICEr and RandomRHYTHM were both brilliantly probability based, there's a Quad Envelope with no name and a fascinating Crosspoint switch and Virtual Patch Manager that no one seems to grasp the enormity of.

NAMM 2018: Kilpatrick Audio Redox and Torque desktop effects

27 Jan 2018 in Studio

Kilpatrick Audio is showing prototypes of new desktop effects units. Torque, a multi-band compressor and Redox, a stereo algorithmic reverb. Great looking boxes with easy controls.

NAMM 2018: Vintage Synth Lab CEM3340 VCO-2 and D-Env

27 Jan 2018 in Synths

Vintage Synth lab was showing the dual oscillator VCO-2 based upon the CEM3340 chip, with independent controls and cross modulation, hard and soft sync options. Plus the delayed envelope generator D-Env.

NAMM 2018: Five12 Vector Sequencer might be nearly ready almost

26 Jan 2018 in Synths

Five12's stunning advanced 8 channel digital sequencer for Eurorack might be nearing completion. It's at NAMM somewhere, can anyone find out when it's going to be ready?

NAMM 2018: WMD announce Fracture multi-particle percussion synthesizer

26 Jan 2018 in Synths

Fracture is an extraordinary module of bursting noise, percussive shakes, claps and rhythmic applause from the generation of particle clouds from micro samples.

NAMM 2018: Korg to release SDK developer kit for Prologue

26 Jan 2018 in Synths

Korg is opening up the Prologue so that you can design your own oscillators and modulation effects with an SDK software developers kit and open development API - wow.

NAMM 2018: Black Corporation give a sneak peak at a new synth

26 Jan 2018 in Synths

A tweet from Richard Devine appears to have revealed a new unreleased synthesizer from Black Corporation. Apparently it will be ready for Superbooth. Does anyone know what it's called?

NAMM 2018: DEK innovative MIDI controller by Soundwell

26 Jan 2018 in Studio

DEK is an innovation and smart grid-based MIDI controller that can automatically detect lock into the key of a song and let you play along. Is that worth 2499 of your hard earned dollars?