Superbooth19: Special Rolling Report, all the hottest synth news in one place
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Twelve months have rolled by since Berlin’s übertrendy synthfest Superbooth18 closed its doors. But that’s OK, ‘cos the 2019 edition is finally upon us! Running from 9-11 May 2019, Superbooth with be the launchpad for a raft of new releases from well-known names as well as a bunch of new curiosities no one even knew they needed. Eurorack modules, classic synth clones, desktops, bizarre sound mangling devices – we’re covering all the action from Superbooth 2019. Spotted a piece of interesting news we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments below!
09 May 2019 in Synths
Two new Eurorack modules from Future Sound Systems and Mute Record's Daniel Miller. The Makrow patch macro controller and Stumm click-less audio mute.
Superbooth 2019: Instruo Lubadh Dual Looper Eurorack module
09 May 2019 in Synths
Old style looping with the twin tape decks of Lubadh with lots of overdubbing, up to 5 minutes per deck, internal feedback loops and crossfading inputs with outputs.
Superbooth 2019: Instruo arbhar granular audio processor
09 May 2019 in Synths
Mystical granular manipulation with the Instruo arbhar. 6 layers of recording directly into the module via inputs or integrated microphone and get manipulating those voltage controlled grains.
Superbooth 2019: XAOC brings along 5 new Eurorack modules
09 May 2019 in Synths
Working class heroes XAOC has 5 new shiny modules covering digital hacking, waveform processing, DSP effects, stereo mixing and delay. It's always fabulously intriguing stuff.
Superbooth 2019: Enjoy Electronics Reminder desktop effects box
09 May 2019 in Studio
Reminder is a very cool looking desktop effects processor featuring a filter bank, stereo delay, reverb and modulation with quadrophonic outputs and lots of manipulation.
Superbooth 2019: Polyend Preset will recall your Eurorack patches
09 May 2019 in Synths
Polyend Preset with record up to 30 seconds worth of voltage for output over 9 channels per preset. You can feed in sequences, patterns, modulations and have them all recalled at the touch of a button.
Superbooth 2019: Korg Nu:Tekt DIY Digital Progammable Synthesizer kit
09 May 2019 in Synths
Korg has a little DIY fun digital synth under development about the size of the Monotron but it just happens to be able to run Multi-Engine custom oscillators and effects from the Prologue/Minilogue!
Superbooth 2019: Erica Synths Black Sequencer 4 channels of CV, Gate and Modulation
09 May 2019 in Synths
Hot new Black Sequencer from Erica Synths that has 16 knobs for 64 steps over 4 channels of CV, Gate and Modulation with per-step automation, MIDI in/out and performance features.
Superbooth 2019: Novation Summit is their peak of the polysynths
09 May 2019 in Synths
Novation release Summit their new flagship polyphonic synthesizer which is like two Peaks stuffed into a keyboard but with almost every parameter out on the front panel. How will they top that?
Superbooth 2019: Korg Minilogue XD Module for your tabletop
09 May 2019 in Synths
The Minilogue XD is already turning out to be a bit of a classic and the Minilogue XD Module is just the space-saver we need to squeeze in another synth and you could poly-chain it up for 8 voices.
Superbooth 2019: Korg drop the Volca Nubass
09 May 2019 in Synths
Korg brings the Acid to the party with their vacuum tube infused Volca Nubass Vacuum Tube Synthesizer. It's warmer than a raver's hot pants and twice as saturated.
Superbooth 2019: Rossum-Electro Linnaeus Thru-Zero State-Variable Filter
08 May 2019 in Synths
Linnaeus is a stereo state-variable filter that provides the unique ability to linearly modulate its resonant frequency through zero into negative frequency while maintaining stability. Got that?
Superbooth 2019: Endorphin reveals 5 more Eurorack modules
08 May 2019 in Synths
Along with the Ground Control sequencer, Endorphin is Introducing the Milky Way, God Speed+, Airstreamer, Swark Dirty to Me and a 2hp power module. Exciting stuff!
Superbooth 2019: Elektron Digitone Keys – is it some kind of dream?
08 May 2019 in Synths
The leak turned out to be a reality and we are now faced with coming to terms with a very strange looking synthesizer based upon the awesome Digitone. Is the Digitone Keys a dream or a nightmare?
Superbooth 2019: Teasers by IK, Elektron, Division Dept, Polyend, Novation, Pittsburgh!
08 May 2019 in Synths
A raft of new products awaits us at Superbooth 2019, with several leading makers issuing blurry, dark photos of upcoming products to tease us while we wait for the show to open. Updated: 8th May 14:34
Superbooth 2019: Voltage Research Laboratory modulates its way onto Kickstarter
08 May 2019 in Synths
Pittsburgh Modular release the full details on their Voltage Research Laboratory which you can explore as a complete organic system or as experimental parts in your own rack.