The SE-1X 2019 is a reissue of classic clone of a classic synthesizer from a time when no one was doing analogue. Back for a limited time the SE-1X has become legendary in its own right.
Hot new lack Sequencer from Erica Synths that has 16 knobs for 64 steps over 4 channels of CV, Gate and Modulation with per step automation, MIDI in/out and performance features.
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Keeping the dual nature of the original NYX the NYX V2 expands and deepens the possibilities and the patching into other modular gear. Check out this preliminary video.
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Looking tidy and fabulous in the new orange paint job the Soma Labs Pulsar-23 drum machine gets a quick demo video before getting ready for its release at Superbooth 2019.
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Moog cultivates the Grandmother into 4 notes, more modules, stereo delay and 49 keys. Matriach is the paraphonic analog synthesizer sent to take us to another plane of existance.
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The Novation Bass Station II gets a new firmware update with an AFX Mode inspired by Richard James of Aphex Twin which puts different patches on every key.
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The release date of the Behringer Crave is still a mystery but in the meantime, a new no-talking sound demo video has emerged which gives us a closer look at how it sounds.
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Impulse Command is a ferociously dynamic stereo synthesizer that's built like a battleship console and doubles up on oscillators, envelopes, filters and sequencers - it's explosive!
Portland is a stripped down percussion synthesizer using resonators, noise and plenty of shaping for its 4 channels of drums. The huge patch bay makes it quite at home amongst all your other gear.
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Starling is releasing "Via" for running multiple module firmware on a single hardware module. With different faceplates and open source software they could become any module you could ever want.
Kim Bjorn and Chris Meyer's Patch & Tweak book has given birth to an online Patch & Tweak Editor where you can layout and save your patches using the system of symbols introduced in the book.
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SPICE is a desktop and Eurorack compatible saturator unit capable of a huge array of sounds and colours. It can produce anything from subtle tube warmth to extreme fuzz distortion - sounds like fun!
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Recently launched on Kickstarter the HEX-01 from Eurodesk-Z could be the ultimate in patch cable tidying solutions. It fits on a mic stand and can hold over 300 cables.
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4MS has released the Listen range of modules which feature an expandable mixer that outputs modular and line audio signals and an I/O module that has a dual headphone output for you and a friend.
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Behringer rounds off the NAMM weekend with a spectacular semi-modular monosynth called Crave that's fat, groovy, with a cool sequencer and loads of patch points for only $199 - Behringer wins.
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Will the Stylophone GEN R-8 be the synthesizer that finally shakes them free from the ghost of Rolf Harris and the toy synth for kids? Could be! Updated with walkthrough video.
