149 Results for "Desktop"

NAMM 2019: FLAME MÄANDER 4-voice desktop synthesizer and filter bank

Flame Maander looks like an impressive desktop synthesizer featuring 4-voice wavetable synthesis, a sequencer and a fabulous 12 band analog filter bank. UPDATED WITH VIDEO!

Fluid Audio SRI-2: An ergonomic 2×4 24-bit/192kHz USB interface with retro styling

The SRI-2 seems a reasonably priced and well-designed USB interface in desktop format that probably delivers on its maker's promises - hopefully the drivers and preamps are up to scratch.

Analogue Solutions new sequencer gets a name – Generator

We saw the prototype at Superbooth but now Analogue Solutions have named it and told us it's coming very soon. Generator is a 3 channel CV step sequencer and gate sequencer and the leaked images look awesome.

MOD Duo X a universe of effects in a box on your desktop

The MOD Duo guitar pedal gets upgraded to the MOD Duo X and placed on the desktop. Apparently, It contains an infinite amount of effects, instruments and MIDI utilities but details are still a bit sketchy.

Riffstation: Learn your favourite songs on guitar for free!

Riffstation is a piece of software that helps you learn how to play songs on the guitar by recognising the chords and displaying the diagrams in real-time - and it's now available for free!

Zen Delay: Are Ninja Tune getting into desktop effects boxes?

A bunch of photos of an unannounced prototype desktop effects box emerge. The Zen Delay has record labels Ninja Tunes name on it, an Erica Synths flavour, a filter, drive and nice fat tube.

Apple macOS 10.14 rumour round-up: iOS and macOS apps united at last?

Allegedly, Apple plans to combine iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps as part of a project internally named "Marzipan". However, this doesn't mean you will be able to run every iOS app on your Mac. Read on...

Apple iMac 2018 rumours: Prettier and faster music production?

The iMac is a fantastic and inspiring music production machine. Here's everything we think we know about its possible 2018 revamp in terms of design, features, specs, and price.

Apple Mac Mini 2018 specs, price, release date rumours: budget Mac for musicians?

The Mac Mini has always been an opportunity for musicians to set up a reasonably capable Mac rig for music production. However, it hasn't been updated since 2014! Has Apple forgotten or there's more to come?

Behringer asks if you’d like an OB-Xa clone as a desktop or keyboard

While Uli Behringer asks whether you'd like your OB-Xa clone with or without a keyboard, I wonder how long it will be until we can design our own synth in their online store?

NAMM 2018: Studio Electronics announce Boomstar 8106 desktop synth

Studio Electronics has revamped their entire Boomstar desktop monosynth line giving them a much smarter front panel and wooden ends. And they are releasing the Boomstar 8106 with Juno-to-Jupiter filter ...

NAMM 2018: Kilpatrick Audio Redox and Torque desktop effects

Kilpatrick Audio is showing prototypes of new desktop effects units. Torque, a multi-band compressor and Redox, a stereo algorithmic reverb. Great looking boxes with easy controls.

NAMM 2018: Universal Audio goes sub-$500 with Arrow 2×4 desktop audio interface

Universal Audio is about to hit NAMM with a brand new audio interface called Arrow, its new "entry-level" 2x4 interface featuring one SHARC chip and is bundled with 14 UAD plug-ins.

AVP introduce Cosmwave FX prototype multi-effects desktop unit

The march of the desktop effects unit continues with this analog/digital hybrid multi-effects unit from AVP Synthesizers. The Cosmwave FX will offer up Phaser, Flanger and up to 1 minute of delay.

The iMac Pro – for the style professional

Apple has opened pre-orders on the new iMac Pro. Take it up to 18 Cores and 128GB of RAM and expect to part with over $15,000. And you need to aim high because you can't upgrade it later.

Erica Synths Acidbox III brings Polivoks VCF to the desktop

The Acidbox III pulls the Erica Synths Black Polivoks filter out of Eurorack and into a desktop form factor. This time it's in stereo, with lowpass and bandpass, LFO, envelope follower and overdrive.

Malekko Heavy Industry Manther: first look

At last, a glimmer of one of the desktop boxes Malekko were showing at NAMM. Manther is an analog monosynth with a 64 step sequencer and bags of character.

SynthFest UK 2017: show report

Sheffield hosted the second UK SynthFest on the 7th October presented by Sound On Sound magazine. I walked the floor, played with all manner of synths and noise machines and met the people who made them.

VCV Rack: a virtual modular Eurorack system that’s completely free

The beta version of VCV Rack offers 27 virtual Eurorack modules from the likes of Mutable Instruments, Befaco and Synthesis Technology. It's free and gives you an entire Eurorack modular system on the desktop.

Has Ableton Live 10 been spotted in a DJ Jazzy Jeff video?

DJ Jazzy Jeff can be seen using Ableton Live in an episode of Rhythm Roulette, but it looks different enough to prompt speculation over whether this is the long awaiting Ableton Live 10.

DSI Prophet REV2 16 voice polysynth lands on the desktop

The 16 voice Prophet REV2 polyphonic analog synthesizer comes to the desktop in a compact and powerful form. This is going to give the Novation Peak a serious run for its money.

ARO: 8 step sequencer and sound generator desktop box with handles

Out of South America comes the ARO analog sequencer and sound module with a bright and lively disposition and those awesome carrying handles. Apparently, it's the first of many.

Dr Strangelove: a SynthBlock atomic bomb of ring modulation

Analogue Solutions announce the second in their desktop analogue SynthBlock series. Dr Strangelove is a fabulous yellow ring modulator with some explosive artwork. Let's hope it sounds as good as it looks.

MOSTRO: A knob-controllable tabletop FM synthesizer seeks backing

We found some video on this new MOSTRO FM tabletop synthesizer where all the parameters have been made available on knobs. Should be making its way to Kickstarter very soon.