Knobcon: Chicagoland’s epic synthesizer convention is on!
06 Sep 2021 in Synths
Knobcon Number Nine is finally confirmed as going ahead this weekend 10th-12th September after suffering all the usual Covid chaos. It is on!
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Superbooth 2021: Retrokits to reveal the RK-008
06 Sep 2021 in Synths
Is it a calculator or the successor to the RK-007 MIDI Commander? All we know is that it's effortlessly retro-cool and will be the "next small BIG thing in real-time multitrack."
Leak: Arturia appears to be working on an Ensoniq SQ-80 emulation
06 Sep 2021 in Synths
The Arturia V Collection already contains a smorgasbord of fabulous synthesizers but it looks like the Ensoniq SQ-80 could be the next member of Arturia's virtual instrument club.
Superbooth 2021: Waldorf teases us with a big red knob
06 Sep 2021 in Synths
Or it could be a button but whatever it is it looks exciting and comes with the words "Welcome back, old friend". Any thoughts?
Superbooth 2021: Dreadbox about to announce the 6-voice Nymphes
06 Sep 2021 in Synths
A beautiful teaser video, a few rumours and a fleeting glimpse on a YouTube video: Dreadbox has a polyphonic synthesizer called Nymphes lined up.
Superbooth 2021: Doepfer has a bunch of new modules and a keyboard
06 Sep 2021 in Synths
Doepfer will show a range of new modules at Superbooth, as well as a new version of the A-100PB case that has a keyboard built into the lid.
Commodity Fetishism: This switch will destroy your Eurorack
04 Sep 2021 in Synths
Do you feel trapped by your relationship to modular? Are you tumbling down the rabbit hole of Eurorack with no way of escape? Commodity Fetishism will set you free with the flick of a switch.
Faselunare Vega: 4 voice Eurorack drum module
03 Sep 2021 in Synths
Previewing at Superbooth 21, Vega is the first release from Faselunare and offers 4 identical digital drum voices in a colourful 6HP module.
WMD unleashes the KRAKEN: Physically modelled snare drum module
03 Sep 2021 in Synths
Kraken is a snare drum module for Eurorack generated by 100% digital synthesis using physical modelling to replicate every realistic nuance.
Roland releases TR-707 and TR-727 onto RolandCloud
03 Sep 2021 in Synths
Two classic Rhythm Composers get their authentic software versions via RolandCloud. TR-707 and TR-727 - this is your time.
ROLI files for bankruptcy and reboots as Luminary
The MPE pioneers and makers of squishy keyboards run out of money and decide to ditch Seaboard and retool with a focus on the light-up keys of fun piano teaching.
Tone2 Saurus 3: analog emulation synth scores an update
02 Sep 2021 in Synths
Saurus 3.0 brings this mighty analog software emulation bang up to date with an enhanced GUI, randomisation, microtuning, and more sounds.
Korg Wavestate gets sample import in 2.0 firmware update
02 Sep 2021 in Synths
Korg finally releases the long-promised editor/librarian for the Wavestate synthesizer along with sample import, Sample Building and a bunch of other stuff.
Polyend Tracker update 1.4 takes it to new levels
01 Sep 2021 in Synths
The latest Tracker firmware update introduces a more classic sequencing experience, new step effects, better performance modes, a new price and much more.
Silhouette: A kooky, exciting optical soundtrack synthesizer
31 Aug 2021 in Synths
Silhouette is a visually responsive synthesizer that uses images to generate audio in weird, experimental ways. Check out this intriguing prototype!
Rewired Records LUN4 VST virtual synthesizer
31 Aug 2021 in Synths
Get your Trance on with LUN4, a 3-oscillator dance synth with over 600 presets, dual filters and hundreds of waveforms.
Gotharman’s Urano: Modular Synthesizer in a box
30 Aug 2021 in Synths
Urano contains a large range of digital modules for building into 8 parts of sound and modulation using samples, wavetables and virtual analog through digital and analogue filters.
Best Virtual Synthesizers 2021: The Top 5 software synths of the year (so far)
27 Aug 2021 in Synths
We all have our favourite go-to software synthesizers but what are the new breakthrough synths of this year? Here are 5 for your consideration.
Novation Circuit Rhythm: The Review
27 Aug 2021 in Synths
Can Novation's sample-based groovebox open up a new world of beats for you? We took the sleek, fun Circuit Rhythm out for a spin.
Emulation II+: More 80s sophistication than a permed mullet
25 Aug 2021 in Synths
Emulation II+ pulls in the sounds of the iconic 80s Emulator I, II and III samplers plus the Drumlator and SP12 for a massive Babycham and Snakebite party.
Dnipro Modular KRAIT: Knob recorder, LFO, Random on 3 channels
25 Aug 2021 in Synths
KRAIT is a very cool looking modulation source with 3-channels that can output either random signals, LFOs or recorded knob movements.
Sequential Take 5 compact polysynth: It’s official
24 Aug 2021 in Synths
Sequential has released all the details on their new compact and portable polyphonic 5-voice synthesizer called the Take 5.
Error Instruments Lucifer: The darkest FM and drone oscillator from the Inferno
23 Aug 2021 in Synths
The evil FM sounds of Lucifer will forever infect your Eurorack and toss you into the furnace of sinful patching. But it's just too much fun - who will save us?
Leak: Sequential Take 5 polyphonic analog synthesizer
21 Aug 2021 in Synths
5 analog voices, Prophet filter, and digital effects wrapped up in a neat form factor. Photos and specs for this unexpected polyphonic Take 5 synthesizer emerged on a Belgium online store (now withdrawn).