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Roland releases the JD-800 Model Expansion for Zenology and Jupiter-X/Xm. You can try it out until the end of the month absolutely free.
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Baloran, the makers of The River analog polysynth is working on a new monster synthesizer they are called "The Machin".
The Machin
It's very much a work in progress but Laurent Baloran can't hide his delight ...
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The new Blackstar Fly Neon comes in three hot '80s neon colours, and looks like the perfect mini amp for hot shred riffs and more.
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Korg pushes out the sides of their Wavestate synthesizer to a player-friendly 61 keys, adds aftertouch, a pro feel and more sounds.
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Under development is an analog/digital hybrid drum machine called Drumlogue with sampling, analog channels and customisable oscillators and effects.
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Noise Engineering get in on the MicroFreak action with 3 oscillator algorithms taken from their Virt Iter module and given new life and polyphony in Arturia's fruity little synth.
This Sunday, we've got three early X-mas presents for you: low-res digital goodness and not one, but two free analysers for mixing and mastering.
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A refreshing diversion from X0X obsessions the DR-2 gives us unapologetically digital DSP based drum sounds and a 128 step sequencer.
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Here's the full data dump on Korg's opsix FM synthesizer that attempts to present FM in a groovy and accessible way. Has it succeeded?
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The Nux Duotime Stereo Delay is not only usable in mono, but has also specialised in rack delay sounds of up to 1800ms delay time, with plenty of 1980s favourites included in one blue pedal.
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Qu-Bit has released Data Bender, a module that corrupts and destroys your audio in delightful ways. If there are not enough software bugs, CD skips or defective machines in your life then this is for you.
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From SynthFest France we have The Töörö 6-voice, 4-part digital/analogue polysynth that's colourfully industrial, capable of complex sounds and houses a fabulous analogue filter. Now on Kickstarter!
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Is the new Kustom MOD-L20 the most pointless modelling guitar amp of the year? With specifications like this, it sure looks like it could win a prize for dullest product of 2020.
The House Of Kush has a fantastic sale on all its wonderful analog-inspired, digitally-perfected plug-ins. If you've been on the fence about getting one, now's the time!
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Here's a posh new way to get 2 channels of analog audio into your DAW: Rupert Neve Designs has launched the MBC Master Buss Converter with selectable analog drive paths and limiters.
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Error Instruments brings us a metallic nightmare that'll generate shifting digital soundscapes. Sound Scaper is available in Eurorack or desktop with unique features.