Superbooth 2018: QD – Quad Drum Voice Eurorack module from vpme.de

QD gives 4 channels of sample or modelled drum sounds with shaping controls, metering, internal mixing, muting and panning. Ideal companion to the Euclidean Circles or any other trigger sequencer.

Superbooth 2018: Hexinverter Mindphaser Thru-Zero Phase Modulation oscillator

Mindphaser is a complex TZ-PM oscillator that deals with carriers and modulators, routing through waveshapers and Thru-Zero Phase Modulation with brain-melting and mind phasing results.

Gotharman’s DuoSpaze 4 part multi-timbral synthesizer/sampler and FX box

The DuoSpaze packs 2 synthesizers and 2 samplers into a multi-timbral, touchscreen groovebox with filters, effects and a matrix of modulation. There's a lot going on.

Superbooth 2018: Dave Smith reveals full details of Sequential Prophet X

It's great for those traditional instrument sounds, looping weirdness and Prophet style synthesis running through analog filters. The Prophet X isn't for everyone but if you want Kontakt in hardware then this ...

New waveshaping distortion: After the Temper comes Creative Intent’s Tantrum

Building on the phase distortion algorithm from Temper, Tantrum is loaded with two distortion stages. First comes a waveshaping stage with five shapes, second comes a phase modulation distortion.

Superbooth 2018: Xaoc Zadar 1973 Quadruple Envelope Generator

Zadar uses deformable vector shapes to generate hundreds of different and manipulable envelopes across 4 channels of CV modulation goodness. This is no ADSR.

Superbooth 2018: Odessa 1975 Variable Spectrum Harmonic Cluster Oscillator

Xaoc Devices get into Additive Synthesis with partials, harmonics, and a whole lot of combing, tilting and warping. So dial in the partials and turn up the tension and watch the power density spectrum soar.

Superbooth 2018: Futuristic CROW Intelligence from BirdKids?

It's like a hyper-intelligent, pan-dimensional, high-resolution MIDI controller but without the constraints that MIDI implies. CROW Intelligence wants to be the source of all modulation and fun stuff in your ...

Superbooth 2018: IK Multimedia UNO First Demo!

IK releases its first hardware synthesizer aimed at the affordable and easy-to-use market: UNO is a monosynth with an analogue signal path, sequencer, arpeggiator and mini keyboard. A good start!

Superbooth 2018: Spooky Action Ableton Link clock generator from vpme.de

Spooky Action will wirelessly sync your Eurorack to your computer or anything else running Ableton Link while kicking out multiples, divisions, reset gates and all sorts of clock.

Gibson files for bankruptcy, Henry Juszkiewicz loses ownership

The excruciating wait is over - Gibson has finally filed for bankruptcy, as widely predicted. What's next for the famed guitar maker? Probably a change in leadership, according to Bloomberg.

Superbooth 2018: Roland announce four new System-500 modules

To be revealed at Superbooth Roland have owned up to the 4 new System-500 modules that we saw at the Puma launch party. We get a synth voice, a filter, a multi-utility and a mixer - good times!

Arminator 2: Krakli Plugs free Yamaha CS-80 plug-in gets an upgrade

The best free Yamaha CS-80 plug-in gets an update for more Blade Runner inspired action. Arminator 2 is the perfect alternative for those of us who can't afford Deckard's Dream.

Arturia releases V Collection 6.1 update with full NKS compatibility

Arturia has updated its V Collection virtual synthesizer suite to version 6.1, adding improvements and NKS integration with Native Instruments' Maschine and Komplete Kontrol controllers.

Rumor: Apple’s upcoming USD 999 MacBook pushed to second half of 2018

Apple wants to include the chipmaker's latest Coffee Lake mobile processors in its machine, apparently, but Intel doesn't have enough of them to meet its orders.

Eightysix is here to bring you the sound of the KORG PolySix for free

It may be a bit overwhelming at first, but the interface is very well organized and getting around won't be a problem once you get comfortable. With its knob-per-function layout, it delivers plenty of control.

Gibson vs Tronical, Round 2: Gibson announces its own law suit, alleges “fraud”

Only last week we reported that Tronical were suing Gibson guitars - now it's Gibson's turn! Could things get any more messed up at the guitar giant in 2018?

ALK2 for Mac lets you go crazy with loops in a live environment

There's lots to ALK2 and it's certainly a viable alternative to Ableton Live for performances, although you will have to endure a learning curve and switch up your workflow a fair bit.

First listen to U-He CVilization prototype Eurorack module

A video has emerged of the U-He CVilization prototype Eurorack module in action but without any explanation of what it's actually doing. Is it a CV processor, a sequence mixer? What do you think?

Hexinverter Mutant Brain transplants your MIDI to your modular CV

The Mutant Brain brings 4 channels of CV and 12 channels of Gate or Triggering into your Eurorack from the comfort of a MIDI device. Check out how it makes the Akai Rhythm Wolf look good.

Latest Syntonovo prototype multi-dimensional synthesizer to appear at Superbooth

Felix Visser from Syntonovo has been working on a multi-dimensional keyboard long before MPE came along and now his XYZPression keyboard is almost ready to go and it's built into an analog synthesizer.

MacBeth Elements EL2: Synthesizer perfection in a field of knobs

Ken MacBeth reveals the successor to the legendary Elements synthesizer, the Elements EL2. The change to black is awesome, but other changes are more subtle - we should get to hear it at Superbooth.

Norns: a platform for sound processing, synthesis, poetry and form

Norns is a minimalist metal box harbouring the power of processes to evolve and morph into anything you can write a script for. Monome's slow reveal is an enticing look into the mind of a synthesis developer.

Cargo Cult’s Envy sound design plug-in for Pro Tools steals envelopes

Envy is designed for thorough envelope modulation, enabling interesting possibilities like transplanting the volume and pitch characteristics of a sound onto a completely different one.