Robin Vincent, Author at gearnews.com

Slammer: Virtual Drum Instrument full of fun and playability

13 Apr in Synths

Klevgrand has compiled multi-samples of 30 different percussive instruments to create the fun and finger-drumming-tastic Slammer.

XILS-Lab KaoX: Takes on the GS1 and evolves it in chaotic hybrid directions

12 Apr in Synths

KaoX is a virtual instrument inspired by a classic piano-like FM synthesizer wrapped up in virtual analog and pushed through chaotic algorithms.

Wavefonix releases 3340 Dual VCO and 2140 LPF

12 Apr in

New releases include the CEM3340 based 3340 Dual VCO with parallel oscillators and the 2140 Low-Pass Filter with overdrive and dual compensated FM modulation.

Sassy Audio Spreadsheet: Is this the nerdiest synth yet?

12 Apr in Synths

Enter the ordered, organised and accounted world of the Sassy Audio Spreadsheet - it Excels (!) as a virtual modular synthesizer and actually sounds really good.

Orobas: Eurorack Tube distortion and VCA now available

12 Apr in Synths

Fresh from Animal Factory Amplification is the Orobas Vacuum Tube VCA, Saturator and Distortion in one complex and fierce-looking module.

Moog Sound Studio: The Review

10 Apr in Synths

The Moog Sound Studio offers all you need to start making music with Moog semi-modular synths. We check out this pricy but fabulous bundle of noise.

Circuit Happy ML:2 is an Ableton Link-infused clock generator in just 2HP

09 Apr in Synths

From the company that brought us the Missing Link desktop Ableton Link box comes a Link infused Eurorack clock generator in just 2HP.

Rare Waves Grendel DC-2: Drone Commander 2 ready to take control

08 Apr in Synths

The Grendel DC-2 is a 2-oscillator analog synth voice for Eurorack with multiple LFOs, 2 filters, LPG and CV-Gate control for generating far more than drones.

Polyend Medusa V4.0: Introduces 6-voice 3-operator FM synth mode

07 Apr in Synths

Polyend releases a big update for its Medusa hybrid synth with a bag of enhancements and an FM synth engine. An awesome update, given that it's free.

Polyend Tracker Artist Editions: more than limited edition funky paint jobs

06 Apr in Synths

I originally thought these were just custom paint jobs to liven up the serious look of the Polyend Tracker but actually, there's something quite cool going on.

Dirtywave M8: Handheld synthesizer, sampler and tracker open for preorders

06 Apr in Synths

The Dirtywave M8 Tracker is an exciting looking handheld music-making machine that's ready to go. Preorders are open now!

Erica Synths Black System III: Performing modular with the lights off

05 Apr in Synths

Emerging out of the darkness is the third version of the Erica Synths Black performance rig. Pulling in modules old and new to form a superb box of sounds and exploration.

Edisyn: Synth Patch Editor covers over 60 synthesizers for free

05 Apr in Synths

Edisyn is Open Source and free to download and offers software MIDI control over a large range of synths with dozens of templates and room to build your own.

Polyeight: Behringer teases an enhanced Korg Polysix clone

03 Apr in Synths

A little bit too close to April Fools day Behringer has revealed a prototype of the Polyeight based on the Korg Polysix with a couple of extra voices.