122 Results for "Synths"

Plogue returns with PortaFM synth, emulates vintage Yamaha chip

The synth is organised around two YM2413 emulations which comprise the main synth engine, and a new synth "core" dedicated to drum sounds. This allows for creative layering possibilities.

Omnisphere shakes hands with hardware synths in upcoming version 2.5 update

Following an update to version 2.5, Spectrasonics' software synth powerhouse Omnisphere will integrate with over 20 hardware synths by the likes of Moog, DSI, Roland, KORG, Behringer, Novation, and others.

Arturia releases V Collection 6.1 update with full NKS compatibility

Arturia has updated its V Collection virtual synthesizer suite to version 6.1, adding improvements and NKS integration with Native Instruments' Maschine and Komplete Kontrol controllers.

Uli Behringer asks for ideas for Eurorack modules

With a couple of cool synthesizers under his belt Uli Behringer turns his attention to Eurorack modules. Do we want Behringer modules for $49-$99? If you've got some ideas Uli would love to hear them.

GarageBand for iPhone X lets you control synths with facial expressions

With the latest update to GarageBand for iOS, Apple finally took advantage of the elaborate camera system it developed for the iPhone X to turn facial recognition into a music controller!

You can have it all in the Total Studio 2 MAX IK Multimedia bundle

Fancy 94 products, 43 virtual instruments, 16,800 sounds in 179GB, 39 mastering processors and 350 guitar related gizmos? IK Multimedia Total Studio 2 MAX has got you covered.

Can UVI Meteor make an impact on the modern rompler market?

Meteor is designed to bring the most content to producers and sound designers involved in film, games, music production and anything else in need of a variety of moods and timbres.

NAMM 2018: Qu Bit Scanned Organic Wavetable VCO

Qu Bit have created a Eurorack module that puts Scanned Synthesis into hardware for the first time. The Scanned Organic Wavetable VCO is like a string held in space that you can manipulate in interesting ways

NAMM 2018: Robin’s synthesizer predictions

Arturia releases EuroBrute, Roland puts ACB in a multi-functional Eurorack module, Yamaha re-releases the CS-80 and Moog converts everything to Eurorack. Here are my NAMM 2018 predictions and a mixer I want.

Flintpope Palette brings some thick synth pads for free on Windows and Mac

in case you are in the mood to try something new, here's a cool freebie that just popped up - Palette is inspired by paintboxes and has eight coloured rectangles that trigger samples.

Erica Synths Joystick Controller: Play your modular like a video game!

Latvian synth specialists Erica Synths introduced another interesting modular toy to spice up your everyday patching. This is the Joystick Controller, which uses a joystick to drive your modular rig insane...

Erica Synths lets you go crazy with DIY modules SWAMP and Multimode VCF

Erica Synths introduced two new DIY kits/modules, the DIY SWAMP and a DIY voltage-controlled filter. Both can do funny and musical things with control voltage synths, especially SWAMP, a crazy CV randomizer...

Dead Duck’s free Synth and Effect bundles will rock your socks off!

You might have your needs covered by other VSTs and effects bundles, but can you ever have enough quality plug-ins? Head over to Dead Duck's and check out these two free FX bundles...

Superbooth 2017 Show Report: Why this is the most exciting music trade show on Earth

Here's a round-up of the cool things our resident synth specialist Robin Vincent found at the electronic music technology synth-fest that is Superbooth 2017.

Special Easter Sales: Big savings on instruments and plug-ins and where to find them

Easter sales on music gear are two a penny at the moment, find out here where the best offers are to be found.

NAMM 2017: Roland Cloud gives you all their Plug-Out synths as plug-ins

OMG! I've got a Roland SH-101, SH-2, Promars, System-100, System-1, and D-50 running in my DAW direct from Roland Cloud. And the biggest piano in the world. UPDATE: video demo of all the synths

NAMM 2017: Bitwig and Bastl collaboration still requires a DC Coupled interface

It was too good to be true! You still need a DC coupled interface to use Bitwig Studio 2 to interface with modular over CV. The Bastl box helps but doesn't solve the issue for regular interfaces.

New Synthesizers 2016 Quiz

Think you know your hardware synthesizers? Test your knowledge of the hottest releases in 2016 in our "Guess the synth" quiz!

Top 5 modular synths for beginners

Intrigued by modular but don't know where to start? Here's our guide to the best gateway products for getting into Modular Synthesis.

Meet the Behringer DeepMind 12 this Saturday at Modular Meets Leeds

The first public showing of the Behringer DeepMind 12 is this Saturday 20th August at the Modular Meets Leeds (UK) event - don't miss it.

Komplete 11 officially announced by Native Instruments

After some unfortunate leaks Native Instruments officially announce Komplete 11. Is there enough new stuff for the increased upgrade price or are we buying more of the same?

Arturia V Collection 5 can now use VC4 presets

With the new Preset Converter Arturia V Collection version 4 users can import their presets into V Collection version 5. Wow.

Software Synthesizer – Top 5 List 2016

With so many good software synthesizer sound sources around, which plug-in instruments are floating your boat at the moment?

Everyone loves a nice nOb: introducing a new customisable DAW controller

nOb is a new control device that can be used with your favourite DAW and plugins. Its built with high quality components and can be custom configured to match your needs.