Behringer UB-Xa now for under €1k!
20 Sep in Synths
The Behringer UB-Xa is now available at another significant discount at Thomann - but we don't know for how long.
96 Results for "MPE"
Expressive E Osmose 2.0 Update & a review!
More than just an update, Expressive E Osmose 2.0 takes your music experience to the next level. More MPE for everyone!
Review: Arturia PolyBrute 12 – Analogue Expression Redefined
14 May in Synths
Introducing their new flagship instrument, the Arturia PolyBrute 12 sets out to redefine what we know about expression with analog synthesis
Aodyo Loom: Multi-Dimensional MPE Controller lets you Touch your Music
22 Mar in Synths
Aodyo Loom is a multi-dimensional MPE controller that gives you a new level of hands-on control. The most expressive controller ever?
Review: Ableton Push 3 standalone – Now with Live 12!
19 Mar in Studio
Ableton Push 3 is here! In this First look, we look at everything that's new, everything that's better, and how the standalone workflow works.
Synth Deals from Expressive E, Elektron, Arturia, and Polyend
We get the year started with an array of Synth Deals ranging from grooveboxes, hybrid synths, and useful Eurorack modules for your setup.
MPE synthesizers – sensitive sound machines
22 Nov 2023 in Synths
Are you looking for your first expressive synth? We've got the best MPE synthesizers from ASM, Haken Audio, Expressive-E and many others for you!
ROLI Seaboard Block M: The mini squishy MPE controller is back
01 Nov 2023 in Synths
ROLI has reinvented the Seaboard Block MPE controller by giving it MIDI. The enigmatically named Block M is the squishiest controller on the market.
KORG Keystage MIDI 2.0 Controllers with PolyAT
A leak from an online retailer appears to suggest a new line of MIDI 2.0-ready keyboard controllers from KORG with impressive specs.
Groove Synthesis Introduces 3rd Wave Desktop Wavetable Synth Module
Groove Synthesis expands their 3rd Wave offering with a new desktop version for those of us with a little less space (and budget!).
Sequential Trigon-6 Desktop and MPE Update
Continuing the tradition of dropping the keyboard from their line of synths, Sequential's newest synth gets the treatment along with an MPE update!
Synth Deals from Roland, Polyend, ASM, and Modal Electronics
From the affordable to the applaudable, this week's edition of Synth Deals features a range of offers from respected manufacturers.
Review: Cherry Audio Octave Cat Synthesizer
Cherry Audio continue down the vintage synthesizer path less travelled with their recreation of a lesser-known but much-loved classic.
Our five best Kontakt alternatives – Free and Paid
28 Jun 2023 in Studio
Come take a look at these five Kontakt alternatives! We've got the best free and paid VSTs to replace the sampler from Native Instruments.
Audiomodern Chordjam 1.5 is here with MPE support
Audiomodern Chordjam 1.5 now supports both MPE software and hardware devices, so you can create authentic polyphonic gliding chord changes.
How to find the best MIDI Keyboard Controller
MIDI keyboard controllers are available in all sizes and for all budgets. To help you make a decision, we've put together this buyer's guide!
HOT TOPIC – Osmose: Game-changer or eMPEror’s new clothes?
12 Jan 2023 in Synths
The Expressive E Osmose keyboard is creating an industry buzz. In the first of our HOT TOPIC features, we asked our synth experts for their opinions.
Exquis: Hexangonally expressive MPE and CV controller
18 Oct 2022 in Synths
Exquis is a squishy MPE controller in hexagonal isomorphic form. It has 54 pads, 4 encoders, touch slider and buttons for MIDI and CV control.
CLAP: new plug-in format officially presented by U-He and Bitwig
15 Jun 2022 in Studio
CLAP is an open-source plug-in format promising several solutions to some weak spots of current VST, AU, and AAX formats.
seqMPEror: Complex non-linear polyphonic MPE gestural sequencing
13 May 2022 in Synths
seqMPEror is an inspiringly beautiful exploration of sequencing 8 voices of MPE. With creative gestures and a non-linear approach, it could reinvent MPE sequencing.
Review: UDO Audio Super 6 Desktop Synthesizer
09 May 2022 in Synths
The UDO Audio Super 6 is a 12-voice analog-digital hybrid synth with mind-blowing binaural capabilities. Here’s our review of the desktop version.
Deal: Pitch Innovations Fluid Chords for EUR 45 down from EUR 69!
Fluid Chords lets you fluently transition from one chord to another with every tone seamlessly reaching the nearest note of the next chord.
Seaboard RISE 2: ROLI’s squidgy controller is back
30 Mar 2022 in Synths
Luminary ROLI has brought back the Seaboard 5D expressive controller in the form of RISE 2 with a new fretted surface and 5D visualising Dashboard.
