Robin Vincent, Author at gearnews.com

SynthFest France due to kick off this weekend

29 Mar 2022 in Synths

With legends like Jean Michel Jarre promoting it, you know that this weekend's SynthFest France 2022 will be a synth-packed and exciting show.

Feedback PUNK: Sound destruction from classic circuits

25 Mar 2022 in Synths

Inject some anarchy into your Eurorack modular with PUNK from Feedback Modules that mangles several classic distortion circuits together.

Sputnik Modular Buchla inspired Variable Waveform Generator

25 Mar 2022 in Synths

Sputnik Modular awakens to present us with a Buchla inspired voltage-controlled VCO in the form of the hard-sync enabled Variable Waveform Generator.

XAOC Devices special edition modules charity auction for Ukraine

24 Mar 2022 in Synths

Poland based XAOC Devices are holding a charity auction for a series of special edition Eurorack modules featuring Coal Mine black panels and knobs in the colours of the Ukrainian flag.

DannySound Dynamics: Audio processing in Eurorack form

23 Mar 2022 in Synths

DannySound has released an impressive looking Dynamics and VU Meter combo for completely nailing the sound from your Eurorack modular.

CME SWIDI: Bluetooth enabled Keystep clone that’s inspired by Behringer

23 Mar 2022 in Synths

Inspired by Behringer, rooted in Arturia, SWIDI is the clone of the clone of the Keystep with added wireless features and a cheaper price.

Midronome: a little box of MIDI sync to keep things together

22 Mar 2022 in Synths

Midronome brings together a bunch of synchronisation tools for analogue and digital devices with simple controls and a nice big red display.

Error Instruments brings the chaos to 1U Eurorack

22 Mar 2022 in Synths

Thought your 1U rails were safe from the madness? Think again! Error Instruments is introducing a range of 1U modules for utility, creativity and noise making.

IK Multimedia launches UNO Sounds: Free sounds for all UNO users

21 Mar 2022 in Synths

If you own a UNO Synth, UNO Drum or UNO Pro Synth then IK Multimedia has a treat for you in the shape of over 600 new sounds, presets and kits.

DecadeBridge Bora: 6 oscillator drone synthesizer

21 Mar 2022 in Synths

6 oscillators pour out of the DecadeBridge Bora handmade drone synthesizer with semi-modular cascading sync and internal pitch modulation.

IO Instruments Kalyke Dual Function Generator is now available

20 Mar 2022 in Synths

It's taken IO Instruments a while to get the Kalyke Dual Function Generator to the shops but this multi-functional modulation machine is available now

Anti-Kulture Precision Disrupter: Generative sequencer of random occurrances

18 Mar 2022 in Synths

Anti-Kulture has released a walkthrough of their forthcoming Precision Disrupter designed for fast, fluid, generative sequencing of melody and rhythm.

Behringer CS Mini: It’s a CS-80 in a teeny tiny box

18 Mar 2022 in Synths

Behringer reckons they can squeeze an authentic Yamaha CS-80 analogue voice into the shell of their Mini-synth series. Wow! A fun-sized replicant.

Pittsburgh Modular experiments with Llamas and Polar Bears

18 Mar 2022 in Synths

The Pittsburgh Modular Safari continues with percussive experiments on unsuspecting beasts. Llama and Polar Bear apparently sound like kick and snare drums.

Cherry Audio Dreamsynth: A tribute to 1980s hybrid analogue/digital synths

17 Mar 2022 in Synths

Dreamsynth DS-1 is a synth to be reckoned with, taking its inspiration from the digital and analogue hybrid synthesizers of the mid-to-late 1980s.

Calsynth ST Modular Clipping Cat and EFI

Special edition Clipping Cat and EFI modules in support of the people of Ukraine

17 Mar 2022 in Synths

Calsynth is offering special edition ST Modular Clipping Cat and EFI modules as a pair in the blue and yellow colours of the Ukrainian flag with 100% of the cost being donated.

Roland FANTOM-0: FANTOM power in a streamlined and portable form

16 Mar 2022 in Synths

The new FANTOM-0 takes its sonic power and fluid workflow from the flagship FANTOM synthesizer workstation and works it into three lightweight designs

Erica Synths EDU DIY EG: Learn about envelopes while building one

15 Mar 2022 in Synths

Module number 3 in the Erica Synths EDI DIY range is the EG Envelope Generator with optimised controls and looping. Comes with a complete build guide and will teach you how an envelope circuit is designed.

Deal: Free Travel bag with any IK Multimedia UNO Synth or Drum

14 Mar 2022 in Synths

A very handy little carry case is being given away free with any IK Multimedia UNO Synth, UNO Synth Pro and UNO Drum purchase.

Behringer says chip shortage is getting worse due to loss of Ukrainian production facilities

14 Mar 2022 in Synths

According to Behringer half of the world's neon gas used in semiconductor production comes from Ukraine and those factories have been shut down.

Synthfest UK is back!

11 Mar 2022 in Synths

The largest synthesizer exhibition in the UK is back at The Octagon in Sheffield this October where you can meddle with modular and satisfy your synth senses.

Cherry Audio asks: What’s your dream synth?

11 Mar 2022 in Synths

In a new 30 second teaser, Cherry Audio is posing a question about dream synthesizers while suggesting that it has one right up its sleeve ready to reveal next week.

Roland50 Studio is going to ruin your day

11 Mar 2022 in Synths

An 808, 303 and 101 running in my browser? Say goodbye to your productivity because the Roland50 Studio is going to keep you busy and entertained all day.