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Softube brings 4MS Spectral Multiband Resonator to Modular
07 Jun 2017 in Synths
The 4MS Spectral Multiband Resonator is a striking, versatile, deep and enormously playable Eurorack module that Softube have modelled for their Modular plug-in. Let's play!
MantaMate brings the Manta touch interface and USB MIDI to Eurorack
07 Jun 2017 in Synths
The weird hexagonal touch control for the Manta is awesome but the MantaMate also supports any USB MIDI controller and can bring your DAW into your Eurorack.
Ableton buys Cycling ’74 for closer collaboration
07 Jun 2017 in Other
Ableton have announced the acquisition of MAX for Live developers Cycling '74. They will remain separate companies for the time being but what will this mean for users?
Cakewalk Sonar gets a couple of things – I miss major updates!
06 Jun 2017 in Studio
Cakewalk turns 30 years and Sonar gets a couple of little updates. It's just not as exciting as it used to be when they had major updates and new-release parties.
AudioFuse: The futuristic audio interface that’s 2 years too late
06 Jun 2017 in Studio
"You're making tomorrow's music... so why settle for yesterday's interface?" Oh, the irony of the AudioFuse that's two and a half years late. Where has it been?
Compact foldable Eurorack cases from NONO Modular
05 Jun 2017 in Synths
NONO Modular are Kickstarting their space-themed Eurorack travelling cases. Good value, nice materials and innovative folding design but do they have enough appeal for crowd funding?
Cosmosf FX4: Intergalactic multi-dimensional micro event delay plug-in
05 Jun 2017 in Studio
Cosmosf FX4 pulls micro events out of delay buffers, spins them in multi-dimensional granular space and builds meso and macro sonic delights - it's a delay plug-in like you've never seen.
Can Intel’s 18-core Core i9 CPU models revolutionise music production?
04 Jun 2017 in Other
With a teraflop of processing power can the new Skylake-X Core i9 processors give us the grunt we need to take our productions into the future?
AllFlesh turns your fingers into the patch cable
31 May 2017 in Synths
With AllFlesh you can become modulation, become attenuation, become connection in a unique interaction between your fleshy parts and your Eurorack modular.
Elektron Digitakt Sampling and Sequencing box is here
Digitakt is a sampling, sequencing, computer drumming, beat making powerhouse in a rather dull box. It's now available so check out the video for a tour of the workflow, then go buy one.
Go out on a LIMB with this wooden synthesizer and sequencer
29 May 2017 in Synths
The latest Synthfarm creation somehow pulls a sequence out of roughly hewn timber. The bouncing ball style sequencer in LIMB is simply delightful.
Mix 04: Enter the matrix of 16 VCAs in one mixtastix Eurorack module
29 May 2017 in Synths
Route anything anywhere on your Eurorack with the Rebel Technology Mix 04. It's a CV and audio mixing matrix that's fully expandable with itself and the Mix 01, 02 and 03.
Intel’s Thunderbolt 3 fights back against Surface Pro snub
27 May 2017 in Other
Intel have announced that they are not standing for the lack of Thunderbolt 3 in Microsoft's Surface products anymore - this time it's war!
Roland SPD::ONE digital percussion pads redefine the Boss Dr Pad
26 May 2017 in Synths
Roland announces the single pad SPD::ONE digital percussion pad as part of their Future Redefined event - but why are there four of them?
IK Multimedia announce Syntronik: a collection of legendary synthesizers
25 May 2017 in Synths
Syntronik is 38 classic synthesizers sampled into 17 instruments with modelled filters and authentically drifting oscillators. It's more than a slice of synthesizer heaven it's the whole damn cake.
Dude, it’s a 5 channel mono mixer and here’s why you want one
Dude is a little 5 channel, battery powered performance mixer that'll connect up all your little external noise boxes. It's a lot more useful than it sounds, check out the video.
The Future Redefined again: Roland to launch 14 new products
Roland "redefine the future" again with 14 new product releases spread out over the next 5 weeks. With 2 new synths and 6 new guitar products, what do you think they could be launching?
Jumpskiff: 98HP DIY skiff for getting into Eurorack
19 May 2017 in Synths
Befaco Jumpskiff is a lightweight, compact 98hp Eurorack case complete with power supply and bus board that you can build yourself for a really good price.
New Behringer analog keyboard – what the heck is it?
19 May 2017 in Synths
Behringer post an image of what they say is "another very exciting analog keyboard we are developing". Can you guess what it is?
Moog introduce Subsequent 37 CV limited edition synth at Moogfest
17 May 2017 in Synths
A redesign of the Sub 37 Tribute Edition brings CV outputs, enhanced analog signal chain and a few other improvements to the brilliantly named Subsequent 37 CV. Update: Video!
Erica Synths FusionBox hits the desktop with multi-effects
FusionBox is a fully analogue tube driven delay, chorus, flanger with a Vintage Stereo Ensemble that wants to live on your desktop. You have to hear this thing!
Why MP3 will be around for a long, long time
15 May 2017 in Other
Fraunhofer say MP3 isn't dead, they've just grown apart, broken up over artistic differences and have run off with the children.
0-Coast inspired Ripplemaker synthesizer coming to iOS
15 May 2017 in Synths
Bram Bos is developing a West-Coast inspired semi-modular synthesizer for iOS called Ripplemaker. Looks like something you can really get your Krell on with.