Black Friday and Cyber Week Deals at Thomann: Save on Synthesizers!
22 Nov 2021 in Synths
Slimmer pickings for synthesizers amongst the deals but here are a few that caught my eye and some software synth downloads you shouldn't miss.
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Expert Sleepers Persephone JFET based VCA module
21 Nov 2021 in Synths
New in the line of analogue Eurorack modules from Expert Sleepers comes the clever and nicely overdriven Persephone VCA.
WIN SOME SYNTHS! Thomann launches €6,000 synthesizer giveaway
19 Nov 2021 in Synths
Thomann has €6,000 worth of hardware and software synths to give away including gear from Korg, Moog, Native Instruments, SOMA Labs and more!
Stem Modular Quad Comparator for windows of voltage opportunity
19 Nov 2021 in Synths
The Quad Comparator module from Stem Modular opens windows into voltage control for gate sequences, patterns and pulse combinations.
Love Hultén and Lirona present the stunning Synth#boi visual synthesizer
19 Nov 2021 in Synths
Wow! This is an interactive synthesizing, NFT visualising, gorgeously designed and weirdly named Synth#boi gallery grade sculpture.
Roland MC-707 and MC-101 software editors from Momo
18 Nov 2021 in Synths
The editors are in standalone and VST format and let you get into the guts of the Roland MC-707 and MC-101 Grooveboxes from your computer.
Roland Cloud Connect: Wireless Cloud connection for your synth
17 Nov 2021 in Synths
Plug this widget into the back of your Roland synthesizer and get wireless access to your Roland Cloud Pro subscription from your mobile device.
RolandCloud Vocal Designer now available for Jupiter-X and XM
17 Nov 2021 in Synths
Vocal Designer uses your voice to control and modulate synthesizer sounds and now it's available as a Model Expansion for the Jupiter-X and Jupiter-XM.
The Pill Stereo: Analog Ducking for live performance
16 Nov 2021 in Synths
New updates to The Pill Stereo make it a thumpingly good live performance effect for ducking synths with drum machines, microphones and other sources.
MeeBlip cubit duo USB MIDI Interface and MIDI Thru box
15 Nov 2021 in Synths
MIDI interfaces are making a come back and here's a natty box from MeeBlip. The cubit duo offers 4 MIDI Outs over USB or MIDI Thru.
Twisted Electrons are teasing a new synth pulled from an old soundcard
15 Nov 2021 in Synths
With a shadowy photo and a video where chips are being shaved off a Sound Blaster card Twisted Electrons has something old school up its sleeve.
Cicada Acoustic Synthesizer: Tactile pathways to musical imaginings
12 Nov 2021 in Synths
Cicada is a fascinating device with wings & honeycomb pieces that bridge the boundaries between touch & sound. Now a Eurorack module is on the way.
Industrialectric System-46: a dystopian nightmare wrapped in disaster and pedalled as a synth of chaos
Is it a synth in pain or some kind of pedal from a bad dream? We do know that it's an input tracking analog VCO with single and dual wave-bent harmonic voices and deconstructive core. Just don't press that ...
Winterbloom: Helium and Hydrogen offer simple, elegant utility modules
11 Nov 2021 in Synths
Helium floats a balloon of 3u precision adding and buffered multiple whereas Hydrogen flies an airship of 1U precision buffered multiple in these two new Eurorack modules from Winterbloom.
Future Retro opens preorders on the Vectra Synthesizer
10 Nov 2021 in Synths
With the 4 joysticks of the apocalypse, the Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer will soon be upon us leaving modulated morphing waveforms in its wake.
MOK Miniraze: Wave-slicing synth for uniquely baffling future-retro tones
09 Nov 2021 in Synths
Miniraze is a stunning synthesizer in a dazzling interface that both baffles and delights. It's certainly powerful but is it as approachable as MOK suggests?
Roland Boutique is back with the JX-08 and JD-08
09 Nov 2021 in Synths
Roland reworks the JD-800 and JX-8P into the compact and niftily crafted Boutique range of software-driven hardware sound modules.
Dysphonia: Heavenly DIY full-voice synthesizer from Dreadbox
08 Nov 2021 in Synths
Fancy a full voice modular desktop or Eurorack synthesizer that comes in a kit for inexperienced builders? Check out the Dreadbox Dysphonia for some heavenly DIY patching.
Teaser: Could Cherry Audio be taking on the ARP Quadra?
06 Nov 2021 in Synths
In a new teaser video Cherry Audio hints at a polyphonic and multi-part synth emulation with 4 buttons and uses morse code to reinforce the emphasis on "4". What does it all add up to?
Soundpaint takes on the Rhodes and Commodore 64 SID Chip
05 Nov 2021 in Synths
The new sampled instrument platform conjures up a 1976 Vintage Rhodes and does some ultra-deep sampling of the Commodore 64's chiptune soul.
Amalgam Hybrid FM and Subtractive Synthesizer for Reason
04 Nov 2021 in Synths
Amalgam is a Rack Extension for Reason that offers a combination of 3 Operator FM, Pulse Wave Oscillator, waveshaping and Ring Modulation.
Rossum SP-1200: Authentic reissue of the iconic SP-1200 Sampling Drum Machine
04 Nov 2021 in Synths
The leak becomes reality as Dave Rossum, the original designer of the E-mu SP-1200, announces it's time for a reissue.
StarLab: Strymon takes us on a reverberation time-warp
02 Nov 2021 in Synths
In the mould of Magneto comes the intriguing Starlab Modular Transformation Machine which explodes into Galatic reverbs, modulated delays and Karplus-Strong synthesis.
Leak: Is Dave Rossum working up a new E-mu SP-1200?
02 Nov 2021 in Synths
A photo of an SP-1200 with the word "Rossum" on it is a bit of a giveaway and Rossum Electro-Music has a mysterious announcement lined up for tomorrow which could have "Serious Repercussions".