Vendaval: Atmospheric wind generator for game and sound design
07 Dec 2020 in Synths
Vendaval a synthesizer that models the sound of wind built by composer and sound designer Caio M. Jiacomini (@caiojmini)
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Need chords? Call the Chordmonger
07 Dec 2020 in Synths
Over 100 chords at your fingertips with the buttonised Chordmonger MIDI Chord Controller complete with arpeggiator and chord sequencer.
CHAOS: Six Channel Aleatoric Brain of hyper-Turing moods and oblivion
07 Dec 2020 in Synths
Chaos is a Turing machine on steroids while being force-fed probability both globally and individually for uncontrollable controllability - it's rather good.
Optimize Windows 10 for music production with these hidden power tweaks!
05 Dec 2020 in Tech
Optimize your Windows 10 computer for music production - including power user tweaks Microsoft removed in the 2004 & 20H2 updates!
Toybox Nano Pack creates a massive modular playground in Reaktor Blocks
04 Dec 2020 in Synths
The Toybox Nano Pack comes with a ridiculous amount of modules for Reaktor Blocks with every conceivable function converted in high-quality, low-CPU simplicity.
Low Frequency Expander 2.0 now works with Rev 4 Prophets
03 Dec 2020 in Synths
Big update to the LFE module that brings additional LFOs and envelopes to Sequential synthesizers and more, now supports the new Prophets.
Kastle Drum: mini patchable industrial glitch machine from Bastl Instruments
03 Dec 2020 in Synths
Remember the Kastle pocket-sized patchable synth? Well, this is the Kastle Drum its unruly rhythm-based sibling for industrial glitchy grooves.
Neuzeit Instruments Orbit: multi-function planetary sound design module
02 Dec 2020 in Synths
Orbit crushes bits, harmonizes oscillations, filters, envelopes and mixes with a vast array of knobs and functions it could be the ultimate sound design tool.
Flip! It’s a sampler app by Andrew Huang
02 Dec 2020 in Synths
Flip is designed for easy music-making on the go and features 9 channels of sampling, sequencer and performance tools.
TAQS.IM Solo Synth: authentic world and Middle Eastern sounds
01 Dec 2020 in Synths
Microtonal scale conversion and a hybrid sample and oscillator sound engine bring a powerfully modern world vibe to Solo.
Anyma Phi: Physical modelling synth in a compact hardware box
01 Dec 2020 in Synths
Just arrived on Kickstarter is the Anyma Phi, a monophonic physical acoustic modelling synthesizer with an exciting array of controls and possibilities.
The Trouser Press: Voltage controlled crossfading from God’s Box
30 Nov 2020 in Synths
God's Box is home to some quirky Eurorack kits and the new Trouser Press will keep your creases sharp and your signals crossfading.
Sine Vibes Node: 4-Operator FM for Korg logue synths
27 Nov 2020 in Synths
The magic of that Korg multi-engine custom oscillator just gets better and better with the Node 4-operator FM for Prologue, Minilogue XD and NTS-1.
OPZILLA: it’s a monster of an FM Synthesizer
26 Nov 2020 in Synths
2getheraudio has released OpZilla and it will destroy Tokyo with its FM synthesis, 4-operator algorithms and pitch envelopes.
Cherry Audio digs into the bargain bin and pulls out the Surrealistic MG-1 Plus
26 Nov 2020 in Synths
The Realistic Concertmate MG-1 was hidden gem of a synth sold in Radio Shack in the 1980s. Cherry Audio has resurrected it as the Surrealistic MG-1 Plus and it's yours over Thanksgiving for free!
BRAIN – Intelligent Synth: Infinite inspiration with a single click
25 Nov 2020 in Synths
Never have to come up with your own patch again with this intelligent and generative soft-synth called BRAIN.
Crazy Synth Kids ParipiDestroyer: Mini synth, huge sound
25 Nov 2020 in Synths
ParipiDestroyer has no right to sound so awesome in its tiny credit-card-sized form - it's an ultra-tiny acid bass machine.
Vital: stunning virtual Wavetable synthesizer from Matt Tytel
25 Nov 2020 in Synths
Matt Tytel has been releasing small feature videos of his forthcoming Vital wavetable synthesizer and it's looking pretty fabulous and should be getting near to release.
Arturia takes a swing at Behringer; Music Tribe responds
24 Nov 2020 in Synths
When news broke that Behringer has cloned Arturia's KeyStep, the internet had quite a bit to say about it. Now it's Arturia's turn.
Noise Engineering releases Fractio Solum, Imitor Versio and a customer portal
24 Nov 2020 in Synths
Translation: They have a new Clock Divider/Multiplier an experimental 12-tap Delay and you can now get new firmware for the Desmodus Versio.
Befaco Lich: Programmable multi-function Eurorack module with a Rebel heart
24 Nov 2020 in Synths
Lich is a DSP based Eurorack module that can run hundreds of community-made patches to become whatever you want it to be.
Thomann Cyber Week: Top 10 Synthesizer Deals
23 Nov 2020 in Synths
It's Cyber at Thomann Music Superstore and there are some bargains to be had in the Synthesizer department. Up to 28% off until the 30th of November.
Behringer to clone their own BCR2000 MIDI controller and a Theremin
23 Nov 2020 in Synths
More proposals from the Behringer think-tank include a $99 Theremin and the resurrection of the BCR2000 controller from their era of innovation.
Behringer clones Arturia’s KeyStep with Swing MIDI/CV controller and sequencer
22 Nov 2020 in Synths
Swing appears to be Behringer's version of the Arturia KeyStep but in black, with (very) slightly different knobs. Is this what musicians want?