Robin Vincent, Author at gearnews.com

LUMI Keys Studio Edition: ROLI brings MPE to their illuminating educational keyboard

19 Nov 2020 in Synths

The LUMI Keys Studio Edition adds per-key pitch bend and polyphonic aftertouch to their light-up keyboard controller designed to help you learn to play through colour.

Rossum Electro-Music Mob of Emus swarms with polyfunctional harmonics

17 Nov 2020 in Synths

Rossum EM boggle us again by packing an enormous amount of functionality into a 16HP Eurorack module and call it a Mob of Emus - what's it all about?

Modal Electronics announce bigger and smaller COBALT8s

17 Nov 2020 in Synths

We all saw this coming: Just like the ARGON8 the COBALT8 has spawned a bigger COBALT8X with 61-keys and a smaller COBALT8M desktop version.

Miclop Mother Source: reinvent sounds in this source swapping Halion synth

17 Nov 2020 in Synths

With a bedrock of 130 source sounds you can build anything you want in this Mother Source mother of a software synth built for Halion, Halion Sonic the free Halion Sonic SE.

Mayer M700: a polyphonic multitimbral VA synthesizer in your Eurorack

16 Nov 2020 in Synths

The M700 is a complete 4-part virtual analog polyphonic synthesizer in the form of a Eurorack module. It's compact, MIDI-controlled and very un-modular.

Nano ONA: wave shaping oscillator for classic and complex waveforms

16 Nov 2020 in Synths

ONA is a multifunctional VCO for Eurorack that can bend itself into complex outputs and low-frequency modulations alongside your more classic waveforms.

Behringer floats the idea of a Eurorack RD-9

16 Nov 2020 in Synths

Behringer would like to know whether you think an RD-9 based Eurorack drum sequencer would be a thing you might want? Update: community sourced improvements added.

ROLI takes us to next generation MPE expression with Equator 2

12 Nov 2020 in Synths

Equator 2 is a planet-sized update to ROLI's original MPE software synthesizer designed for MPE controllers and expressive playing.

AGONIZER: Misbehaved bass synth for iOS from Jakob “haQ attaQ” Haq

11 Nov 2020 in Synths

Numerical Audio in collaboration with YouTuber Jakob Haq has released AGONIZER "It's a Badman Thing" monster monophonic wavetable bass synth.

Steinberg Cubase Pro 11: The review

11 Nov 2020 in Studio

Steinberg has revealed the latest version of the daddy of all DAWs, Cubase. Here's our review of the improvements, plugins and features of the update.

Cubase 11 upgrades Sampler Track, adds stunning new plug-ins and more

11 Nov 2020 in Studio

Winter is the season for large Cubase updates and Steinberg has rolled out version 11 which brings new plugins, workflow enhancements, Scales, Sampler modulations and oodles of content.

Korg Opsix Altered FM Synthesizer: is this the most accessible FM yet?

11 Nov 2020 in Synths

Here's the full data dump on Korg's opsix FM synthesizer that attempts to present FM in a groovy and accessible way. Has it succeeded?

Doepfer A-174-4 3D Joystick is ready for your command

09 Nov 2020 in Synths

Undoubtedly the fattest knob in your rack the Doepfer A-174-4 3D Joystick is ready to be grabbed and manipulated in 3 planes of existence.

XODES PV44: trigger 4 banks of 4 preset voltages for modular AFX Mode

09 Nov 2020 in Synths

The XODES PV44 lets you dial-in 4 lots of 4 voltages for squirting into your rack for instant patch changes and modulation not unlike the AFX Mode on the Novation AFX Station.

G2500: an authentic virtual ARP 2500 in all its impossible glory

08 Nov 2020 in Synths

While away the hours trying to get sound out of this authentically challenging virtual recreation of the ARP 2500 modular synthesizer.

Top 5 Crazy Eurorack Modules of 2020: The Best, Maddest Modular Machines!

06 Nov 2020 in Synths

We present: the best Crazy Eurorack Modules 2020! Get ready for some bonkers adventures into noise, glitch and sonic weirdness for your modular rig...

Instruó Saïch: Super-saw Quad Oscillator with “smart” VCA mixing

06 Nov 2020 in Synths

At last, the perfect companion to the Harmonáig quantizer, Saïch is the quad oscillator we've been waiting for and it's completely lush.

SoundMiT International Sound Summit brings out the stars for their virtual synth show

06 Nov 2020 in Synths

An impressive guest list including Dave Smith, Suzanne Ciani, Roger Linn and Chris Meyer plus over 60 exhibitors and a bunch of exclusive videos 14th-15th Nov.

Xaoc Katowice and Sarajewo: New Delay and Filter modules with vibe and warmth

06 Nov 2020 in Synths

Two new modules from Xaoc Devices: Katowice is a Stereo Variable Band Isolator whereas Sarajewo is a Syncable Analog Delay Line and both are available today.

Novation AFX Station: The review

05 Nov 2020 in Synths

A first look at Novation's AFX Station, a reworking of the Bass Station II by none other than Aphex Twin. And it's a bit of a winner, actually.

High Score: chiptune-tastic retro video game sounds from the 1980s

04 Nov 2020 in Synths

Updated: Renegade Soundplay has successfully funded the classic computer and video game sounds of High Score on Kickstarter and it's now available.

Turn your iPhone into a cardboard stomp box

04 Nov 2020 in Tech

Beat Bars has come up with an innovative use for your old iPhone - turn it into a Cardboard Footswitch or Cardboard Expression Pedal.

Antidote and Euphoria: The Chromatic modules we need right now from Dreadbox

03 Nov 2020 in Synths

In the chaos of modular as a metaphor for life in 2020 a little bit of Antidote and Euphoria from Dreadbox could bring you the arresting beauty of strings and the warm embrace of phasing.

Kosmo Format: Look Mum No Computer releases the Funky Filter Grr and Offset Boost Attenuvert

02 Nov 2020 in Synths

Sam Battle has smashed his mission to produce a Kosmo format module a month for a year with the #1114 Funky Filter Grrr and #1171 OBA bring the total up to 13 and celebrates with an explanatory video.