Behringer synthesizer has 12-note poly in teaser 4
24 Jul 2016 in Synths
Teaser number 4 reveals the unexpected polyphony count and a more ambient, pad feel. Come Behringer, stop it now, let's have it!
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Reimagining DAW keyboard shortcuts with Pio One
23 Jul 2016 in Studio
Transparent mechanical keys can display whatever context aware text or image you want as a macro keyboard shortcut. Nifty!
Foot Control everything with ControllerHub 8 from Amelia Compass
22 Jul 2016 in Synths
The ControllerHub 8 can take up to 8 expression pedals, sustain pedals and foot switches and map them to anything for completely versatile foot based performance control.
Pittsburgh Modular tease us with silver knobs
21 Jul 2016 in Synths
Another synthesizer being teased this time from Pittsburgh Modular in a ridiculously angled tweeted photo
Korg release new OS and colours for Electribe 2 and 2s
21 Jul 2016 in
Did the petition from disgruntled Electribe users actually work? Yes, and no, probably.
Ableton Live 9.7 pushes Push
21 Jul 2016 in Studio
New update from Ableton tweaks and enhances the Push hardware controller.
Nektar Impact LX+ range gives a little extra
Nektar update their DAW friendly MIDI keyboard controllers and make something good slightly better with the Impact LX+
Chime Sharp, the music remixing puzzle game returns
20 Jul 2016 in Studio
Manipulate music while playing Tetris on a sequencer grid - Chime Sharp is a wonderfully creative waste of your time with tracks from CHVRCHES, Chipzel, Haiku Salut and many more.
Minimoog Model D returns to full production
19 Jul 2016 in Synths
They've done it! Moog have returned to full production on the Minimoog Model D after 30 years and massive popular demand.
New Vintage Reverbs for Studio One from Convology
19 Jul 2016 in Studio
Douse yourself in vintage reverbs and place your music into some legendary space.
Third Behringer synthesizer teaser video reveals even more
19 Jul 2016 in Synths
Come on Behringer, not sure we can cope with any more teasing, show us the synthesizer already!
OM-1 Cassette Synthesizer – nuff said
18 Jul 2016 in
Dig out those old C90's and embrace the hiss of the Cassette Synthesizer - two sounds per tape.
Electribe 2 users petition Korg for updates
18 Jul 2016 in Synths
Electribe 2 users want you to sign a petition to tell Korg they seriously need some updates - power to the people!
Tricky Traps Creative Contraptions for Ableton Live
Sonic Faction liven up the dull Ableton Live environment and your uninspired performance with a bundle of 16 "Creative Contraptions" for Live and Max For Live.
Steinberg Smart Click Metronome, free for iOS
18 Jul 2016 in Studio
It goes on your iPhone and apparently it keeps time and you can take it anywhere and it keeps time there too!
Is Native Instruments about to announce Komplete 11?
17 Jul 2016 in Synths
A promotional image for Komplete 11 Ultimate emerges from the depths of the internet. Is it for real? Probably!
Roll your own synthesizer modules with AI Synthesis
17 Jul 2016 in
Get your soldering iron and enter the world of the DIY synth-head with these module kits from AI Synthesis
Zont Sound Pocket Synthesizer with cartridge action
15 Jul 2016 in Synths
Stylish handheld modular music making device or click-bait vapourware with a backwards cartridge concept - here's Zont.
Top 5 Virtual Rhodes Electric Pianos
15 Jul 2016 in Synths
The iconic sound of the Rhodes electric piano is part of our musical consciousness. Here's my top 5 software recreations of this classic instrument.
Roland SH-5: Sampled From Mars
14 Jul 2016 in Synths
Another old synth gets the Samples From Mars treatment and the Roland SH-5 is great sounding and often overlooked source of noises.
AutoTonic: a new MIDI scale and transposition tool
A tool for transposing scales, discovering melodies and harmonies - let's see if we can work out what it does.
Is Faderfox’s new UC44 universal controller too pricy?
14 Jul 2016 in Studio
The comparatively expensive new Faderfox UC44 MIDI controller comes in an attache case and looks every bit like something from a bad 80's spy movie.
The Jellyfish ethereal delay module from Plankton Electronics
12 Jul 2016 in Synths
It's a voltage controller delay Eurorack module and no the cool name doesn't make any sense at all but I'm going with The Jellyfish.
An instrument from Waves? The Electric 88 Piano
12 Jul 2016 in Synths
They found an old piano, sampled the heck out of it and want you to love it like an old friend - the Electric 88 Piano