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Synth Journal
PERKONS KEYS up for Auction and Eurorack News from Superbooth: Synth Journal
07 May · Turns out the Erica Synths PERKONS KEYS is real – and you can buy it! In other news, here are some of the exciting Eurorack modules from Superbooth.
Twisted Electrons FLEXfm: FM Groovebox and Sampler with Analog Filters
07 May · Twisted Electrons FLEXfm is an exciting hybrid groovebox that combines FM synthesis with analog filters and sampling. But what is that joystick for?
Roland Project LYDIA Phase 2: The AI Pedal That Makes Your Guitar Sound Like a Trumpet – in Realtime!
07 May · Roland Project LYDIA Phase 2 uses neural sampling to transfer any sound onto other signals in real time. Prototype on show at Superbooth 2026.
EP-136 K.O. Sidekick: Teenage Engineering Adds a Mixer to the EP Family
07 May · Teenage Engineering's EP-136 K.O. Sidekick combines a two-channel mixer, audio interface, and effects processor in one compact, battery-powered package.
Bastl Kalimba: This Wondrous Electronic Kalimba Is a Work of Art
07 May · Bastl Kalimba looks and plays like an acoustic instrument, but produces an endless stream of expressive soundscapes using physical modeling and FM.
IK Multimedia ToneX One+: Updated with wireless app control!
07 May · With the TONEX ONE+, IK Multimedia presents a revised version of its compact modeling pedal.
Majella Compax: Compact Semi-Modular West Coast Synth
07 May · The new Majella Compax is the Implexus’ little brother: a compact, patchable West Coast synth with a built-in sequencer.
Make Noise x Tom Erbe Plexiphon: A Stereo Space Effect Between Reverb and Echo for Eurorack
07 May · The Make Noise Plexiphon is a stereo space effect for Eurorack that morphs between reverb and echo, developed by Tom Erbe. Preorder now for €479.
Polyend Drums: The TR-1000 Meets its Match
07 May · Polyend Drums has everything: analog and digital synthesis, samples and a state-of-the-art sequencer. A worthy competitor to the mighty TR-1000?
Universal Audio Apollo Gen2 and Volt Interface Deals – Save and Get Free Add-ons!
07 May · Universal Audio Apollo and Volt audio interfaces are discounted through the end of May. Volt models also include additional native plugins at no extra cost.
Erica Synths Resonant Filterbank Filters, Compresses, Wobbles and Feeds Back
07 May · The new Resonant Filterbank from Erica Synths is more than just a 10-band filterbank.
Nonlinear Labs C25: A New Hardware Synth From the Inventor of Reaktor!
07 May · How do you follow-up the C15, one of the top synthesizers in the world? This is the new Nonlinear Labs C25.
Modal ELEMENT One: Cobalt8 in Sheep’s Clothing?
07 May · The new Modal ELEMENT One pairs powerful virtual analog synthesis with a streamlined, performance-focused user interface. What sets it apart from the Cobalt8?
SONICWARE deconstruct MINIMAL – Less Is More!
06 May · SONICWARE return with a new groovebox concept that is LIVEN adjacent yet utterly its own thing. Welcome to the deconstruct MINIMAL.
Waldorf Iridium Hardware Upgrade Turns Your Gen 1 Into a MK2
06 May · Stuck with an original Waldorf Iridium? You’re in luck, as Waldorf will be offering a SOM board hardware upgrade - for all Iridium models.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Wait, Samples From Mars Makes Serum Presets?! – Sounds and Presets
06 May · This week we’ve got a pack of Serum presets from Samples From Mars, plus ethereal ambience for Omnisphere and sounds for Chromaphone-3.
Why Do We Still Use 1980s Reverb?
06 May · We discuss the magic of 1980s reverb, why it's still in use today, and the different ways to bring classic reverb sounds to your setup.
Befaco x Tesseract ARK: Sequencer, Synth and Sample Player for Eurorack
06 May · Befaco has teamed up with Tesseract Modular to create ARK: an impressive 16-track sequencer that’s also a synth and a sample player.
1010music blackbox 2: More Power, more Possibilities, more Fun?
06 May · 1010music has announced the new blackbox 2! The new version of the compact sampler offers twice the power, a refreshed user interface, and a refined workflow.
Kiviak Instruments WoFi LE: The WoFi Loses its Keys and Gets (a lot!) more Affordable
06 May · The new Kiviak Instruments WoFi LE is a compact desktop version of the popular performance sampler – at a significantly lower price!
Elastic OSC Is Now Available for Mac and PC: The Mutable Instruments Plaits-Style Synth Goes Desktop
06 May · Elastic OSC brings 24 oscillator models, dual XY pads, four LFOs, and MPE support to Mac and PC as a plugin and standalone for €39.
