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.
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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".
Knob Knobs: Upgrade your pots with these fiddle enhancements
30 Oct 2021 in Synths
Beautify and bedazzle your gear with these awesome knob upgrades from Knob Knobs that can add a new dimension to your knob-twiddling.
Mosaic pumps up the 1U range with 5 more modules
29 Oct 2021 in Synths
Mosaic is pushing the 1U platform with 5 fully fledged modules including a State Variable Filter, LFO, Random, Sample |Hold and Tap.
Analogue Solutions Colossus now available in black
29 Oct 2021 in Synths
We know you've been holding out on the £32k Colossus because it doesn't fit with your studio's moody aesthetic but now you can have it in a stylish black.
Soundpaint: Ultra-Deep Sampled Instrument platform
29 Oct 2021 in Synths
Soundpaint is a new source of deep-sampled instruments that claim to offer unheard levels of realism and unparalleled authentic content. It launches with a free Steinway grand piano - let's check it out.
Inertia: Curves, motion and mass in a universal movement simulator
28 Oct 2021 in Synths
From New Systems Instruments comes Intertia; an intriguing Eurorack module that's disguised as an LFO but inspired by the Serge Dual Universal Slope Generator.
2HP has dug up the Cat and brought a friend
27 Oct 2021 in Synths
The Cat is back for Halloween in an all-new version with an improved synthesis engine and has a strung-out friend in the shape of the Catnip effects module.
Best Eurorack effects modules to add adventure to your modular rack!
23 Oct 2021 in Synths
Processing audio within your rack can add a fun and adventurous layer to your patches. Here's our pick of the best new effects modules for Eurorack.
Review: Sound Object #5, a Russian built beast of an analogue monosynth
23 Oct 2021 in Synths
Hand-built in Russia, Sound Object #5 is a two-oscillator analogue monosynth with duophonic tendencies. And it's pure bonkers. Let's check it out!
LIVEN Bass&Beats: Wavetable groovebox from Sonicware
22 Oct 2021 in Synths
New in the LIVEN range of musical groove boxes comes Bass&Beats that combines a wavetable bass engine with a library of EDM focused rhythm sounds.
Behringer EDGE: A percussion synth companion for your CRAVE
21 Oct 2021 in Synths
Behringer spins the Moog DFAM into the colourfully semi-modular EDGE to run alongside their CRAVE synth with dual VCOs, sync and FM.
Predator 3: Best looking and best sounding Rob Papen synth ever
21 Oct 2021 in Synths
Predator 3 has a redesigned interface, a fabulous waveform display, new waves, filters, effects and Multi Envelopes with recoded analogue modelling.
AM Synths AM997 Dual Trigger Converter will sort your S-Trig from your V-Trig
20 Oct 2021 in Synths
If you are trying to interface your 900 series replica Moog modules with the rest of your Eurorack then the AM997 will sort out the triggering and for less than the Behringer alternative.
IKLECTIK: Build a Eurorack modular synth workshop with Ewa Justka
20 Oct 2021 in Synths
IKLECTIK presents a DIY workshop with Polish electronic noise artist Ewa Justka over 6 Sundays in which you'll build an entire modular synthesizer.
Spectrasonics launches Sonic Extensions for Omnisphere
20 Oct 2021 in Synths
Omnisphere evolves to take on new sound content that includes deep multi-sampled instruments, custom controls and exclusive effects.
Fidget Spinner LFO will have you spinning with modulations
19 Oct 2021 in Synths
It's exactly what you think it is! You spin the fidget spinner and you get voltage oscillations out the other end for a colourful manually operated LFO.
Get your kids hooked on synths with “My Daddy Has 100 Synths” childrens book
19 Oct 2021 in Synths
Why buy books for your children that talk about the mundane or the fantastical when they can be about the things we really care about.
O.P.L.A 4-voice polyphonic virtual analog synth with 4000 waveforms
19 Oct 2021 in Synths
Hansy Synth has taken 4000 waveforms from Adventure Kid Research & Technology and stuffed them into the very affordable O.P.L.A 4-voice mini-synth.
Bunch of Behringer modules becomes available for preorder
18 Oct 2021 in Synths
Behringer's recently announced Eurorack modules including the last two 2500 modules and the 2600 VCO turn up on Thomann for preorder.
Instruō re-emerges with three new modules
16 Oct 2021 in Synths
After a long quiet period, Instruō is back with a Through-Zero analogue oscillator, a Logic module, and an update on their Fader module.
Cherry Audio imports the 900-Series Moog modules into Voltage Modular
15 Oct 2021 in Synths
The VM900 collection is Cherry Audio's attempt to capture the magic of the Moog 900-series modular synthesizer in software form. It's looking pretty epic.
Crafting sound and embroidering circuits with Sam Topley
15 Oct 2021 in Synths
Sound artist Sam Topley works with textiles to create interactive musical experiments and instruments. Her latest is a fabulously embroidered noise machine.