1406 Results for "Synth"

Melu Instruments tease something spectacular in a groovebox styli

Freak makers Melu Instruments have started to tease a new desktop device that's "a little bit more than a synth or a sequencer" and could possibly take grooveboxes to a new dimension. What do you think it is?

Cosmosƒ real-time dynamic stochastic synthesis engine reaches Saturn6

Saturn6 introduces "The Object" so rather than sculpting the concrete sonic material, you record your gestures targeting all parameters which construct the sound object. No, I have no idea what that means ...

Dreadbox Medusa hybrid synthesizer about to hit the shops

This sleek hybrid synthesizer from Dreadbox and Polyend comes with 3 analog and 3 digital oscillators and a grid of 64 expressive pads for performance and sequencing. Will you be enraptured by the Medusa?

Behringer play the PCB synthesizer guessing game again

Another day another mystery synthesizer PCB from Behringer inviting us to "guess the product". A certain amount of cynicism appears to be creeping into the comments - are we getting bored with this game?

808 Day: Roland release JX-3P Plug-Out for System 8 synthesizer

Roland celebrates 808 Day by releasing an update for the System-8 synthesizer that includes the JX-3P 6 voice polysynth. Add in a pair of trainers and some limited edition vinyl and is that our lot for this ...

Roland tease Plug-out Number 3 for System 8. Which synth are they emulating?

A video on Facebook suggests that Roland are about to announce their third virtual Plug-Out recreate of a classic synthesizer for the System-8 on 808 Day. Firm favourite is the JX3P - what do you think?

IK Multimedia UNO Synth gets a free iPad patch editor

While we're waiting for IK to release the PC/Mac editor for UNO Jakob Haq has put together a full editor for iPad using MIDI Designer Pro 2 which reveals all sorts of hidden parameters.

ACL System 1 fully configured Eurorack Modular Synthesizer now available

System 1 is an elegantly crafted Eurorack modular synthesizer featuring all of Audiophile Circuits League stereo modules in a 6U, 84HP case with integrated power supply all configured and ready to go.

Top 5 software synthesizers 2018

Here are the Top 5 software synthesizers or virtual electronic instruments that your computer should be chewing on in 2018. Did your favourite get on the list?

Tracktion Retromod recreates a bunch of Nord, Roland and Moog synthesizers

Tracktion Corporation has released Retromod LEAD, 106 and FAT, some meticulously sampled instruments based upon 6 Clavia Nord instruments, a handful of Roland Junos and a big bunch of more modern Moogs.

Tabletop modular synth modules in guitar pedal style from Hungry Robot Modular

If you find Eurorack too daunting then how about a range of modular synth modules in guitar pedal boxes? Patch them by themselves or to expand your semi-modular. Introducing Hungry Robot Modular

IK Multimedia UNO monophonic analog synth now shipping

Designed with Erik Norlander (Alesis Andromeda) this little monosynth really does impress with its sound and capabilities. UNO is now available to own and it'll be interesting to see what people do with it.

Stradivarius EKO: Haunting vintage string synthesizer comes to Kontakt

A splurge of string synths appeared in the 1970's after the success of the Solina Strings. The EKO Stradivarius was one of the more obscure but favoured by Vangelis for its spooky and atmospheric tones.

Our Top 5 Semi-Modular Synthesizers

It's been a bumper year for semi-modular synthesizers. Completely capable of being awesome in their own right but with a willingness to get patched into something greater. Here's our pick of the best.

Korg Gadget gets into Rex Loops with Stockholm by Reason

Propellerhead has ported their Dr. Octo Rex loop player over to the Korg Gadget eco-system. It takes all its looping and slicing as well as the synthesis and sound crafting functionality. That's one cool ...

Is IK Multimedia going to build a Syntronik-based hardware synth?

In a recent interview, Erik Norlander indicated there were conversations with IK about building hardware synths while developing Syntronik. The UNO synth is a direct result of that - could there be more on the ...

Ellistronics Panic Voice Data-Distort Oscillator screams into life

Chewed out of the brain of a deranged digital distortion field the Panic Voice Data-Distort Oscillator will destroy your love of music and the lives of your children.

SKULPT – a huge 4-voice 32-oscillator minisynth from Modal Electronics

SKULPT is a great name for a fat little futuristically designed polyphonic synthesizer. 4 voices and 32 oscillators of virtual analogue synthesis that'll run on batteries. Hitting Kickstarter next week.

Build your own Oberheim OB-X rack synth via this Kickstarter stretch goal

Abstrakt Instruments have been raising funds for Oberheim OB-X parts on Kickstarter. Now they've revealed a stretch goal that will put together a who OB-X rack kit - if they can reach that goal in the next 36 ...

New synth from Modal Electronics poised for release

A teaser video from Modal Electronics appears to give us a blurred view and sonic potential of something called Skulpt. I'm hoping for a 70 quid CRAFTPoly to go with my CRAFTRhythm and CRAFTSynth.

Doepfer Dark Energy III monosynth throbs into availability

Like a power source forged in the heart of an exploding sun the new and improved Dark Energy III oozes with analogue synthesizer action and opens itself up to a cool bit of modding.

RolandCloud 5.5 brings AAX support for Pro Tools

Finally all you Pro Tools users can get access to the wealth of instruments and classic synthesizer emulations from the RolandCloud as they introduce support for AAX.

Tendrils are about to infest your Eurorack

Declutter your Eurorack with Tendrils that snake around your modular system. The right-angle plugs are great for semi-permanent connections and low clearance cases as well as bring some badly needed clarity.

Will new US import taxes push Moog manufacturing to leave USA?

President Trumps 25% import tax on circuit boards and components could seriously damage American synth manufacturing. Moog is suggesting they should move overseas. It's time to write to your congressman.