NAMM 2020: Behringer’s final tease seems to be about FM or radios
15 Jan 2020 in Synths
With one day to go Behringer dumps another tease onto the internet. Not so sure about this one and neither is the internet.
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Teenage Engineering Ortho Remote for wireless volume dialling and MIDI control
15 Jan 2020 in Studio
Bored of NAMM already? Why not spend time spinning the Ortho Remote on the Teenage Engineering website. It will remix music and trigger stunning FX while advertising their new wireless dial thingy.
NAMM 2020: Roland RD-88 lighter and more accessible Stage Piano
15 Jan 2020 in Synths
Roland has announced a lighter, more portable and more affordable RD Stage Piano called the RD-88. It takes the RD 30 year history and puts it in a gig and home-friendly compact package.
NAMM 2020: Korg NTS-1 Custom Panel synth modding
15 Jan 2020 in Synths
Korg has opened up the DIY nature of the NuTekt NTS-1 Digital Synthesizer with the NTS-1 Custom Panel and the NTS-1 Customizations Github resource to enable you to mod it to your own design.
NAMM 2020: Moog Subsequent 25 details emerge
15 Jan 2020 in Synths
Another leak brings to light all the details on the new Moog Subsequent 25. Successor to the Sub Phatty and a very cool looking duophonic analog synthesizer.
NAMM 2020: 2HP Lunchbox portable modular systems
15 Jan 2020 in Synths
Super-thin Eurorack module makers 2HP has announced a very cool little Lunchbox modular case that can come standalone or packed with their modules in custom configurations.
NAMM 2020: Noise Engineering unveil three new modules: Virt Iter, Univer Inter and Desmodus Versio
14 Jan 2020 in Synths
Noise Engineering announces three new modules: Virt Iter is a stereo oscillator, Univer Inter a MIDI-to-CV converter and Desmodus Versio is a stereo reverb. Only a few details so far...
NAMM 2020: Behringer teases a Moog 921 VCO modular clone.
14 Jan 2020 in Synths
Another day another tease video from Behringer. This time we go into a spin above a knob that seems to match up to the Moog 921 voltage controlled oscillator.
Twisted Electrons MEGAfm dual YM2612 FM synthesizer with all parameters out on the table
14 Jan 2020 in Synths
Twisted Electrons has announced MEGAfm an FM hardware synthesizer based on two Yamaha YM2612 FM chips with 32 sliders for total control of all 4 operators.
Xenomorph DIY Modular Synthesizer coming Spring 2020
14 Jan 2020 in Synths
That's all it says on the website along with a nice big picture of a 3 oscillator synthesizer with an enormous patch bay that looks an awful lot like the Fenix II.
NAMM 2020: Bastl Instruments and Casper Electronics Waver wavefolding drone mixer
14 Jan 2020 in Synths
In my view, Casper Electronics and Bastl Instruments bring out the best in each other. This latest collaboration called Wave is a wave folding drone mixer.
NAMM 2020: Arturia launches KeyStep Pro controller and sequencer
14 Jan 2020 in Synths
Arturia's KeyStep Pro features a 4-channel polyphonic MIDI and CV sequencer with a 16-part drum channel all wrapped up with a 37-key MIDI controller with aftertouch.
NAMM 2020: 4ms Ensemble Oscillator brings 16 oscillators into your Eurorack
14 Jan 2020 in Synths
Designed in collaboration with Matthias Puech the Ensemble Oscillator contains 16 sine wave oscillators, 3 wavefolders, 3 distortions and 3 patterns of cross modulating FM.
NAMM 2020: Sequential go all-in with the hybrid Pro 3 synthesizer
14 Jan 2020 in Synths
The Sequential Pro 3 is a future-retro mash up of beauty and technology blending 3 oscillators, 3 filters and 3 LFOs with digital FX and a 16-track sequencer.
NAMM 2020: Korg gets their Keytar on with the RK-100S 2
14 Jan 2020 in Synths
Yay, it's one of those hang-around-your-neck-and-pretend-you're-a-guitarist Keytar things. The RK-100S 2 is an update to Korg's on-stage legacy of making people look foolish while having a great time.
NAMM 2020: Korg resurrects a full-sized MS-20 FS monophonic synthesizer in 4 colours
14 Jan 2020 in Synths
Korg continues their re-issue vibe by bringing back a full-sized replica of their classic MS-20 monophonic synthesizer. The MS-20 FS is authentic in every way except that they will come in 4 colours.
NAMM 2020: Empress Effects reveals ZOIA Euroburo for Eurorack
13 Jan 2020 in Synths
The coolest modular synthesizer and effects processor ever found in a pedal has migrated to Eurorack as the ZOIA Euroburo and nothing will ever be the same.
NAMM 2020: Modal expand the Argon8 range with more keys and a desktop version
13 Jan 2020 in Synths
The Argon8 Wavetable Synthesizer from Modal Electronics that was released just a month or two ago is going to be joined by the Argon8X 61 note version and the Argon8M desktop module.
NAMM 2020: Behringer teases a TR-606 clone drum machine for the first day of the show
13 Jan 2020 in Synths
In a new tease video Behringer announces that there are "3 Days To Go" referring to the start of the NAMM show. But is there a TR-606 clone hidden in this video?
NAMM 2020: Nord Wave 2 4-Part Performance Synthesizer
13 Jan 2020 in Synths
Nord is introducing the Nord Wave 2 - a powerful 4-part performance synthesizer combining Virtual Analog synthesis, Samples, FM and Wavetable and have covered it with controls.
NAMM 2020: UVI JP Legacy celebrates galactic Japanese analog synths
12 Jan 2020 in Synths
UVI has released a collection of 4 instruments inspired by iconic cosmically named Roland analog synthesizers. They are calling it the JP Legacy bundle.
NAMM 2020: Frap Tools Brenso Complex Oscillator of woven articulations
12 Jan 2020 in Synths
Brenso brings together complex oscillating ideas of brevity and intensity, of weaving threads, discovering clarity and managing the possibilities in the sonic options. Lovely! Now with video.
NAMM 2020: Roland GPX-F1 Facet Grand Piano
11 Jan 2020 in Synths
Winner of Roland's Digital Piano Design Award the GPX-F1 Facet Grand Piano is an extraordinary instrument that showcases many Roland breakthroughs and inspires them for the future.
Korg ARP 2600 FS: It’s real, it’s limited edition and it’s €3999 – pre-orders are open!
11 Jan 2020 in Synths
Although it comes as no surprise my goodness doesn't it look awesome!? Korg has revealed their much-anticipated recreation of the ARP 2600 semi-modular synthesizer and you can order one now.