Desktop Archives

Superbooth 2017: Mini Modor, the NF-1m synthesizer

21 Apr 2017 in Synths

Modor have taken their NF-1 digital synthesizer and squeezed it into a much more portable box and called it the NF-1m.

Superbooth 2017: Bastl Thyme robot operated digital tape machine

21 Apr 2017 in Studio

Bastl digitise the tape delay and let you play in the space between "Thyme" based effects (see what they did there?)

Superbooth 2017: Eowave Quadrantid Swarm Synthesizer

20 Apr 2017 in Synths

A nebulous and shimmering sound of exquisite and unfamiliar timbres - this is the Quadrantid Swarm Synthesizer

Superbooth 2017: Behringer DeepMind 12 Desktop and DeepMind 6

19 Apr 2017 in Synths

Behringer's Midas team reveal the 2 "new" synthesizers promised for Superbooth. We have a DeepMind 12 Desktop and a DeepMind 6 - Oh, I'm slightly disappointed.

NAMM 2017: Blackstar LT Echo Combos and new Fly 3 Bluetooth amp announced

19 Jan 2017 in Guitar

Blackstar push further into the micro-amp market with new affordable units in the form of the LT Echo combo and Fly 3 Bluetooth.

NYX: Analog Paraphonic Synthesizer from Dreadbox

16 Dec 2016 in Synths

Dreadbox release another cool tabletop synth full of analog goodness and patchable control. NYX will be available in the New Year.

Behringer DeepMind 12 desktop synthesizer

Behringer DeepMind 12 Desktop? Yes or no.

12 Nov 2016 in

Uli Behringer has asked the world whether they want a desktop DeepMind 12 - what say you?

TipTop Audio Mantis hyper-modern Eurorack case now shipping

21 Sep 2016 in Synths

Deciding on a Eurorack case is the first hurdle for the newbie modular enthusiast. The TipTop Audio Mantis could be a a good way in.

Korg ARP Odyssey module synth is real

01 Sep 2016 in Synths

Leaked a couple of days ago Korg have now officially announced the ARP Odyssey Module will be available in October

Korg Arp Odyssey Tabletop photo leak

29 Aug 2016 in Synths

A photo emerges on Instagram that appears to show an unreleased desktop version of the Arp Odyssey and limited edition Rev 1

Murmux V2 desktop analogue paraphonic eurorack synth

Dreadbox Murmux V2 Limited Edition desktop analogue synth – The Beast is back

13 Aug 2016 in Synths

A new updated version of a popular boutique synthesiser, this new Murmux has a more aggressive darker feel all round.

Soviet synthesizer Polivoks limited edition reissue

02 Aug 2016 in Synths

No teasers, just pure synthesizer delight as we get the first look at the reissue of the legendary Soviet-era Polivoks.

0-Coast tabletop patchable synth now shipping from Make Noise

27 Jul 2016 in Synths

Patch it, don't patch it: the 0-Coast is the tabletop monophonic synthesizer that will fit into any setup, MIDI or modular.

Countdown to the end of Windows 10 free upgrade

25 Jul 2016 in Other

The Windows 10 free upgrade ends on 29th July - here's 5 reasons to upgrade and 5 reasons not to.

iD4: the affordable Audient interface

05 Jul 2016 in Studio

The Audient iD4 retains all the qualities of it's bigger brothers for the price of an entry level USB audio interface. Got to love the knob.

Microsoft confirms Windows 10 anniversary update for 2nd August

29 Jun 2016 in Studio

The Windows 10 anniversary update has a release date. What will it mean for musicians and producers?

Dave Smith Instruments’ OB-6 Desktop is for real

23 Jun 2016 in Synths

The rumours were true. Dave Smith Instruments reveals the OB-6 Desktop synth and it's every bit as good as we hoped and cheaper.

Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 desktop seen in the wild

23 Jun 2016 in Synths

This looks very much like an OB-6 Desktop module hiding behind these two gentlemen posing in the Dave Smith Instruments showroom.

Avid Pro Tools Dock hits the streets

02 Jun 2016 in Studio

There's been a mixed reaction to the new Pro Tools Dock since it's announcement, so now we'll see what users really think as it starts to find its way into studios.