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Arminator 2: Krakli Plugs free Yamaha CS-80 plug-in gets an upgrade
01 May 2018 · 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
01 May 2018 · 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
01 May 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
30 Apr 2018 · 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”
30 Apr 2018 · 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
30 Apr 2018 · 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
30 Apr 2018 · 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
30 Apr 2018 · 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
30 Apr 2018 · 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
30 Apr 2018 · 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
30 Apr 2018 · 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
30 Apr 2018 · 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.
Superbooth 2018: FingerSonic SYNSET FM 6 operator 8 voice desktop synthesizer
30 Apr 2018 · FingerSonic are having a stab at the easy-to-use FM based groove box with internal and external sequencing, 3 drum tracks and two arpeggiators to run this cool 6 operator, 8 voice synthesizer.
Superbooth18: Special Rolling Report
30 Apr 2018 · Get all the latest news and rumours from Berlin's Superbooth 2018 event! Be it stand-alone synths, Eurorack modules or other digital music production gear, keep up to date here.
How close does Keeley’s new El Rey Dorado get to the ‘Marshall Plexi’ tone?
29 Apr 2018 · Yes! There's always room for another good Marshall Plexi-in-a-box pedal. Robert Keeley has released the new El Ray Dorado pedal - but how close does this one get to that cranked vintage amp sound?
Sequential Circuits Prophet X – is this the hybrid synth we’ve been waiting for?
28 Apr 2018 · Dave Smith Instruments are combining samples with synthesis in this tease of the new Sequential Prophet X. Will this be the best of both worlds or the mishmash of an incoherent workstation keyboard?
Orange debuts Omec Teleport, a pedal-format USB audio interface and router
28 Apr 2018 · Orange announces a the Omec Teleport USB audio interface pedal, a cool little handy box to help you place software amp emulations into your hardware live setup and more.
Harrison releases AVA 31-band mastering EQ
28 Apr 2018 · With this EQ, adjusting two adjacent bands results in a curve that's flat across the band edges, rather than having humps and valleys, with algorithms taken from the company's digital consoles.
Busycircuits reveal a bunch of new modules heading to Superbooth
27 Apr 2018 · An image of a cat looking at a little skiff of unseen modules appeared on Instagram teasing some new modules from Busycircuits. Can you work out what they could be?
Rob Papen Go2 Synthesizer is the goto virtual synth for the rest of us
27 Apr 2018 · A synthesizer for beginners says Rob Papen when in fact it's plenty good enough for all of us. All the parameters are on the page, morphing oscillators, unison chord modes, filters and effects - fabulous.
Will the ADAM Audio T-Series shake up the budget studio monitor market?
26 Apr 2018 · ADAM wants to put the cat among the pigeons in the budget studio monitor market with the T-Series, putting its vaunted S-series tech in your hands for under USD 400 per pair.
IK Multimedia teases possible synth announcement for SuperBooth
26 Apr 2018 · By the looks of it, the Italian powerhouse has a synthesizer in store for SuperBooth. The Berlin modular synth expo will happen between May 3 - 5, so we expect an announcement around these days.