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Limited edition unusual 8 oscillator analog synthesizer kit with spring reverb tank and guitar input for weird chordal explorations of dark spaces plus a hint of modules to come.
A brushed kit is something of a rarity in sample packs and drum instruments. Sampleson is looking to redress the balance while reproducing some of the technique that's unique to drumming with brushes.
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The NTS-1 is an easy-to-assemble mini digital synthesizer kit with a multi-engine oscillator that's compatible with the Minilogue XD and Prologue SDK. Also features a cool ARP, filter, modulation and FX
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Based on the virtual synthesizer models of the old CreamWare Pulsar platform the weird-looking Dino Park box comes with 3 classic synths and room for 29 more. Build your own virtual synth box.
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Zeppelin Design Labs has released the Altura MkII Theremin MIDI controller, adding an arpeggiator / sequencer. If you're intrigued by the idea of controlling your synths like a Theremin, take a look!
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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!
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The Hydronium is a complete semi-modular synthesizer available in tabletop or Eurorack versions assembled or as a kit. It's not trying to be a TB-303 but it sounds like one in the best possible way.
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Teenage Engineering has come up with their own brand of modular synthesis as part of the Pocket Operator family. Colourful, groovy, capable and seriously fun these are a stunning entry into the world of ...
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Build your own percussive and noise shaping synth box with a Polivoks inspired filter and bags of personality. The Rakit Metal Synth is an easy build, great value and a load of fun to play with.
Fancy dreaming up a MIDI controller? The Highly Liquid MIDI CPU could be the heart of your ideal controller. All you have to is solder on the knobs and faders and tell it what you want it to do.
Future Sound Systems bring their particular blend of dirt and phase modulation to a remarkably good value synthesizer kit. Brunswick will bring the beef if you bring the soldering iron.
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Otto's DIY Prototyping Environment is getting a Cookbook with recipes for building Eurorack modules. This free download kicks off with a simple VCO and teaches you about synthesis and circuits at the same time.
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A remarkable open source MIDI project that creates the feel of strumming a guitar. Feed chords from a keyboard into StrumPad and then strum away with your fingers to output a very expressive strummed ...
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Designed and built (if you want) in Chicago, the Quaverato Harmonic Tremolo pedal has a digitally controlled all-analogue signal path, with both harmonic and more traditional tremolo settings.
The strangely named Gilbert is a homage to the best era of Roland synths. Featuring technology from the SH-101, SH-09 and MC-202. It will be available in two weeks as a kit so you can build yourself a classic.
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The Kimiji 8 voice polyphonic analogue synthesizer is on show at Superbooth and Black Corporation have just opened the shop for preorders on this slightly mysterious synth.
