Elektron Machinedrum gets an unofficial update
10 Mar 2021 in Synths
The old Elektron Machinedrum gets some groovy new features in this unofficial firmware update from die-hard users Yatai Li and Justin Valer.
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M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro: Wide, weighted and in control
09 Mar 2021 in Synths
The Hammer 88 Pro brings properly graded hammer-action keys along with smart controls and auto-mapping in your favourite DAW.
Aida Sound Symphony: Touch screen MIDI Controller for handling your whole studio
09 Mar 2021 in Synths
Symphony is a comprehensive and fully customisable touch-screen MIDI Controller that can run and process MIDI through any software or hardware MIDI device.
AUXTURE: Experimental sampler and modulation machine
08 Mar 2021 in Synths
Auxture is a unique experimental sampler that enjoys toying with folders of samples by modulation, randomness and gestures.
US Patent Office rejects registration of “Behringer Oberheim”
05 Mar 2021 in Synths
Music Tribe's trademark application of "Behringer Oberheim" may falsely suggest a connection with Tom Oberheim says the US Patent Office.
Superbooth21 “Safety First Edition” delayed until it’s less risky
05 Mar 2021 in Synths
Superbooth21 is officially delayed until the end of the summer but they are determined to something in real-life this year.
Nameless Grand: unique hybrid piano combination from Sound Magic
05 Mar 2021 in Synths
Two grand pianos brought together through sampling and modelling with unique sound characteristics as the mysterious Nameless Grand.
Tom Oberheim announces TVS Pro Special Edition
03 Mar 2021 in Synths
The Oberheim TVS Pro is back by popular demand in a Special Edition complete with original Oberheim badge and personally signed by Tom.
Supercharge your oscillators with Ring Mod, Subs and Noise from VCO’s Little Helper
03 Mar 2021 in Synths
Takaab VLH (VCO's Little Helper) is a neat 2HP module that'll add those classic Ring Mod sounds, Sub oscillations and noise to any oscillator.
Vector 2.5: touchable hybrid synth gets an update and reopens the shop
03 Mar 2021 in Synths
Production on the next batch of Vector Synth starts this week plus some major improvements to the preset management, curve mathematics and some housekeeping.
Roland Cloud models the iconic JD-800 cyber-synth, free trial during March
03 Mar 2021 in Synths
Roland releases the JD-800 Model Expansion for Zenology and Jupiter-X/Xm. You can try it out until the end of the month absolutely free.
Keys & Frequencies: Thomann’s online synthesizer event hits town on 27 March
02 Mar 2021 in Synths
Thomann is bringing together a bunch of brands, artists and creators for an online synthesizer jamboree called Keys & Frequencies.
Win a Vintage Minimoog in the 2021 Moog Foundation Raffle
02 Mar 2021 in Synths
It's raffle time again and on the 50th anniversary of the shipping of the first Minimoog the Bob Moog Foundation has a vintage Model D synthesizer on offer for $20 a ticket.
System80 upgrades the Jove filter with the 860 MK2
01 Mar 2021 in Synths
How can you possibly replace the awesome Jove filter? System80 believe they've added some improvements in the 860 MK2 - the nerve of some people!
Erica Synths: bunch of travelling lightweights! (with lids)
28 Feb 2021 in Synths
Erica Synth users are so puny they need carbon fibre cases to carry their modular in and these are the lightest and badest ever!
Algoritm FM Synthesizer: 9 operators of FM for Reason
25 Feb 2021 in Synths
Reason brings the fun to FM Synthesis with the colourful Algoritm FM and plays with 9 operators, filters and completely free routing.
Stochastic Inspiration Generator taken on by Stochastic Instruments
25 Feb 2021 in Synths
Stochastic Instruments has taken on the manufacturing of the Stochastic Inspiration Generator and hopes to clear the backlog left by Omsonic.
Hinton Instruments SwitchMix II: Analogue matrix for CV and audio
24 Feb 2021 in Synths
The SwitchMix returns to Eurorack as a compact switched, true summing routing matrix for both audio and DC-coupled control voltages.
GForce OB-E: Oberheim 8-Voice synthesizer in stunning octaphonic detail
23 Feb 2021 in Synths
GForce Software has captured the huge sound of the legendary Oberheim 8-Voice synthesizer and stuck it in the OB-E virtual instrument for Apple Mac.
LA Circuits Bauhaus and Technicolor joins Suprematist, Moon Jock and more
22 Feb 2021 in Synths
A range of Buchla inspired and fabulously named Eurorack modules is now available from LA Circuits with many more to come.
PH Modular: 1U back panel extensions for Behringer synths mounted in Eurorack
21 Feb 2021 in Synths
Many Behringer synths are perfect for dropping into a Eurorack case but then you lose access to the back panel features. PH Modular has a solution.
Qu-Bit Cascade: Ratcheting envelopes, VCA, compressor and noise generator
19 Feb 2021 in Synths
Cascade is an over-functioning envelope generator with all sorts of other stuff going on in Qu-Bit's uniquely baffling and exciting way.
Beads, an illustrated history from Mutable Instruments
19 Feb 2021 in Synths
Émilie Gillet Of Mutable Instruments has articulated the fascinating journey from the concept of a "Clouds Light" in 2017 through to the release of Beads in an illustrated post on her forum.
Monster “Machin” coming from Baloran
19 Feb 2021 in Synths
Baloran, the makers of The River analog polysynth is working on a new monster synthesizer they are called "The Machin".
The Machin
It's very much a work in progress but Laurent Baloran can't hide his delight ...