1976 Results for "Synthesizer"

Modal ARGON8 V3 update brings vintage character, new filters and FX

Modal has released a huge firmware update for the ARGON8, including vintage imperfections, four new filter types and 15 new effects for free.

Are Modal Electronics teasing a new synth or is it modular?

An Instagram post from synthesizer makers Modal Electronics suggests that it might be about to release either a new synth or something in Eurorack?

MicroDexed-Touch: FM, VA, Sampling and sequencing in a neat little box

MicroDexed gets another makeover into a touch-screen and Teensy-based mini-synth called MicroDexed-Touch. It offers FM, VA sampling and sequencing.

Yamaha MODX+: Multi-engine synthesizer with a little bit more stuff

Yamaha expands the accessible MODX Music Synthesizer with a bit more polyphony. Otherwise, the MODX+ is largely the same great synth it's always been.

The Synthacon returns: Classic 1970s triple oscillator monosynth

The fantastic-looking Steiner-Parker Synthacon from 1975 is being remade by original designer Nyle Steiner and musician Robbie Connolly.

Twisted Electrons MEGAfm MKII: FM synthesizer with swappable chips

The Twisted Electrons MEGAfm MKII FM synthesizer is built around the sound chips from the SEGA Mega Drive 2 – and you can swap the chips yourself!

How to sound like Vince Clarke of Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure

Dive into the world of Vince Clarke, a true legend of synth-pop. We check out his most prominent projects and how he got his sound.

WMD to close by the end of the year and releases three new modules

WMD has announced it's going out of business. As a last hurrah, it's releasing 3 new modules; Subway, Legion and Orion on a limited run.

Tesseract Modular Step Fader MkII: Drunken dual channel sequencer

The Step Fader MkII is a single 16-step or dual 8-step sequencer with a built-in quantizer. It will generate drunk, random or regular CV and Gates.

Midweek Modular: Misha’s intervals, Vector Waves and Liquid Sky UFOs

Eventide has released their weird and musical Misha, Cherry Audio splits a Minimoog into virtual modules, and RYK brings Vector Waves to Eurorack. 

Cherry Audio splits Miniverse into a module pack for Voltage Modular

Cherry Audio has taken the Miniverse emulation of the Minimoog and pulled out every aspect in the Miniverse Module Collection for Voltage Modular.

MidiTraC: Roland JX-3P inspired polyphonic step-sequencer

MidiTrac is a project from Alfred Labs that's turning into a very interesting hardware polyphonic step-sequencer inspired by the Roland JX-3P 

Which keyboard stand is best? Our picks of the best stands!

Synthesizers need reliable support, and in this article, we're going to check out which keyboard stand is the best choice for your situation.

Synthux Academy Simple: Build your own synthesizer

Simple is a versatile DIY platform for synthesizer design for musicians who want to learn how to code and make their own instruments.

Aly James Lab OB-Xtreme 2.0: Growly Oberheim infused synth emulation

For version 2.0, Aly James has reworked the OB-Xtreme softsynth for added fatness, increased distortion emulation and more OB-X and OB-Xa detail.

Best free plug-ins this week: Stepocea, Substrate, Bratwurst Fuzz

This week’s collection of free plug-ins includes a polyphonic synth with a twist, a subharmonic bass enhancer, and a fuzz with an attitude.

ST Modular Euphoria: Semi-modular, analogue, Easel-inspired DIY synth

Euphoria is a deeply beautiful semi-modular synthesizer inspired by the Buchla Music Easel and available only as a DIY project for passionate builders

Review: GForce Oberheim SEM, the perfect emulation?

Endorsed by Tom Oberheim, the SEM from GForce Software brings the authentic and classic Oberheim monosynth sound to your DAW and desktop.

Oversynth overcomplicates Dreadbox Nymphes with overlays

Oversynth has produced some overlays for the Dreadbox Nymphes that visualize all the features and parameters in a mind-bogglingly colourful way.

Best free plug-ins this week: Monolit, BLENDEQ, and Vox Amp

The awesome Monolit synthesizer is the star among this week's free plug-ins. We’ve also got a unique EQ and a distortion plug-in for vocals.

AKAI MPC Key 61 Review: The MPC is a proper synth now!

It’s official: AKAI has unleashed the MPC Key 61! Find out everything you need to know about the first MPC with a keyboard in our review.

New AN-X synth incoming from Yamaha?

Yesterday Yamaha secured a trademark registration for AN-X and as it pertains to Musical Instruments. Something new or an evolution of a 90s classic?

Ouroboros Alea Taction: Still mysterious but touchable 2-voice synth

Alea Taction is a new version of the mysterious Alea 2-voice semi-modular synth but with a new aesthetic and touch plates for added crypticness.

Abacusynth: Spinning wheels of synthesis in a digital physical hybrid

Abacusynth is a playful concept synthesizer that draws on ancient ideas and fidget spinners to create a tactile interface to explore synthesis.