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The NSynth algorithm extracts characteristics from a handful of sounds to interpolate a gazillion others letting you play in the space between instruments. It's experimental, open source and backed by Google.
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Ever wanted to build your own Eurorack module? Otto's DIY Eurorack Modules is a prototyping ecosystem that lets you quickly and easily put a module together in a durable and safe format right into your rack.
The Neuman prototype synthesizer from the same Japanese manufacturer that brought us the cardboard cutout Kami-Oto with a whopping great big touchscreen interface. Looks amazing, will it ever be real?
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New 24-fret semi-hollow body guitars available in pearlescent colours have just been teased via Gibson's Facebook page and they look like they will once again divide opinion with fans.
Gibson is snubbing the biggest musical instrument show of the year at Anaheim, so no NAMM 2018 stand for the US guitar giant. What does this say about the state of the company?
Percussa have asked the Eurorack community if they fancy a Super Wavetable Oscillator in their rack with 64 parallel oscillators, 18 CV inputs and fully configurable routing and modulation. What do you think?
A new 50 watt valve amp due later this year and with classic looks, hopefully with classic tones as well.
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Uli Behringer has 4 teams working on 20 synths, the ARP 2600 and OSCar are just the next ones to be revealed. Do we really want this?
Uli Behringer posts a mockup and feature list of his proposed Behringer D Minimoog clone. It will be Eurorack-compatible and under $400 - wow!
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Not only can this Bergstok design be switched between a left- and a right-handed version in minutes, you can also swap out pickups with ease, too.
The German maker has announced The Blank and Television guitar models, and while the quality will surely be there, the cost might put some players off...
The Somnium Guitar range takes many shapes and forms, but is essentially one guitar at heart.
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The Relic-6 is a prototype reworking of the Oberheim OB-X with a digital front end designed by 18-year-old Jacob Brashears. Might as well Jump! Go ahead Jump!
Possibly, not the best choice the US guitar company has ever made. A certain 'prototype' is a no show for NAMM.
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Ibanez celebrates 30 years of the RG with something pretty underwhelming.
A modern mash-up of virtual guitar technology and progressive guitar design, this new collaboration between Strandberg Boden and Boss aims to push some boundaries, and it's being shown off at NAMM this weekend.
