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TTSH V4: The ARP 2600 clone you can have now
05 Jun 2019 in Synths
TTSH or Two Thousand Six Hundred is an ARP 2600 project by Swedish DIY producers The Human Comparator. Preorders have just opened on the new version 4 which should be available in August.
Nylon: Geometric oscillators and explorative sound design
04 Jun 2019 in Synths
Nylon is a cool looking synthesizer that uses oscillators based on geometry to define the timbre via a circular path. Then it's all morphing, modulation and movement for there into unexplored sounds.
Behringer tease a Putney and an ARP 2600 and the Pro-1 is almost ready to roll
03 Jun 2019 in Synths
More teases for more synths pouring out of that leaky Behringer marketing department and splattering all over Facebook. Plus it looks like the Pro-1 is nearing completion.
Nektar Panorama MIDI controllers take control of Studio One
31 May 2019 in Studio
The Nektar Panorama range of MIDI controller keyboards get deep level integration with PreSonus Studio One DAW for a seamless and transparent hardware workflow.
Kilohearts release Phase Plant semi modular software sound design synthesizer
30 May 2019 in Synths
Phase Plant has the potential to be a massively interesting synthesizer creating a huge variety of sounds while having the room to expand within itself with their Snap-In system
Humble Audio Quad Operator FM Synthesizer made easy for Eurorack
29 May 2019 in Synths
The Quad Operator pulls out the essential elements of FM synthesis and lays it out on a matrix grid of modulation. Playing with operators has never been so intuitive or rewarding.
U-He HIVE 2: Sleeker, sexier with modular style modulation, sequencing and scoping
28 May 2019 in Synths
U-He has brought HIVE bang up to date with a fresh new look, new sounds, better workflow and a whole West Coast function generator modulation section, "Shape Sequencing" and a ruddy great big scope.
Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth lands on Indiegogo – get your preorder dollars ready
28 May 2019 in Synths
The Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth is looking for funding and preorders. The first 50 investors get one for $749. These will sell like motorised hotcakes.
ARP 2500 has arrived in the CMS Eurorack System from Discrete Synthesizers
24 May 2019 in Synths
Discrete Synthesizers have released their reworking of the ARP 2500 modular synthesizer into Eurorack form. Based on all the original circuitry these authentic modules are selling out fast.
Sequentix hardware sequencer to re-emerge as Cirklon V2
23 May 2019 in Studio
The slow production of the Cirklon sequencer stirs to the news that an updated version could be on the horizon. Waiting list for the current one is about 18 months - let's hope this moves things along
Teenage Engineering want a Playdate with you
23 May 2019 in Other
Panic and Teenage Engineering collaborate on Playdate a handheld games console featuring a striking look, black & white screen and a crank handle. Maybe they'll port over the Pocket Operators?
Behringer DS-80 round 3 – is Uli getting the hang of his CS-80 clone?
22 May 2019 in Synths
The first DS-80 design kept the bank of preset sliders and had a very small ribbon, the second design put the performance controls out of reach. Uli is hoping third time's the charm.
Superbooth 2019: FSS OSC1 Cyclical Engine is ready to spin and lots more to come
22 May 2019 in Synths
A year late but the OSC1 Cyclical Engine is ready for preorders and brings a twisted modulated take on the humble oscillator while we get a glimpse of the triple Curtis 3340 based Recombinator Engine
Mine S modular MIDI controller for completely customisable control gets funded
21 May 2019 in Studio
After a disappointing Kickstarter a couple of years ago Special Waves improved Mine S customisable modular MIDI controller has reached a much more attainable goal on Indiegogo and is going to get made
Superbooth 2019: Sound Machines EuroTouch fingerable modules
20 May 2019 in Synths
Sounds Machines are taking their touch Lightstrip technology to a new level with the EuroTouch format. One format, 14 modules all with 4 channels of touch built in.
Behringer releases updated images of the developing DS-80 synthesizer
17 May 2019 in Synths
Uli Behringer has improved upon his design of the DS-80 after taking on board many of the comments from the synth community. There's still some work to do though.
Pulse Synthesizers Load Runner Granular Synthesizer for Eurorack
16 May 2019 in Synths
Load Runner pulls grains off your 16bit wav files and chases them about. Lots of CV control over all parameters, nice big waveform display and very hands-on.
Top 5 Synthesizers at Superbooth 2019 by Soma, Novation, Pittsburgh, UDO, Gamechanger
15 May 2019 in Synths
Superbooth 2019 was packed with inspiringly fabulous noise making machinery and sound shaping systems of synthesis - our synth expert Robin has plucked out his 5 fave synths from the show.
Cursus Iteritas Magnus and Ataraxic Iteritas Magnus 5U modules from Noise Engineering
15 May 2019 in Synths
Noise Engineering brings two more modules to bring to the chunky, high-end modular party in the shape of Cursus Iteritas Magnus and Ataraxic Iteritas Magnus oscillators.
Noise Engineering Kith Ruina puts a classic guitar stack in a 4hp module
15 May 2019 in Synths
Kith Ruina is here to prove that Eurorack is the new rock and roll with a classic guitar tonestack of single-knob distortion and a simple EQ. Rock on.
Studio Electronics brings back the SE-1X analogue monosynth for a limited time
14 May 2019 in Synths
The SE-1X 2019 is a reissue of classic clone of a classic synthesizer from a time when no one was doing analogue. Back for a limited time the SE-1X has become legendary in its own right.
Superbooth 2019: E-RM Polygogo polygonal synthesis module
13 May 2019 in Synths
Polygogo derives its waveforms from the 2D movement of polygonal shapes over time. These are ordered and modulated and rolled into all sorts of beautifully complex waveshapes.
Superbooth 2019: Sonocurrent M T2D dual triode distortion
13 May 2019 in Synths
A growly dual channel triode distortion Eurorack module from Sonocurrent. The M T2D features a pair of Korg's NuTube tubes a very cool Tilt filter and a pleasingly fat and distorted sound.