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Behringer Victor: PRO-VS vector synthesis in Eurorack preorders open
02 Oct · The Vector synthesis-based Behringer Victor is now available for preorder with an unspecified delivery estimate of several months.
Harajuku Synths! Fashion Meets Synthesizers At Roland Store Tokyo
01 Oct · Roland open their second retail store, this time in the heart of Tokyo’s fashion district, Harajuku. Exclusive pictures of synths and more.
North American Scum: How To Sound Like LCD Soundsystem
30 Sep · New York electronic outfit, LCD Soundsystem has one of the most loyal followings of any band today, we find out about their unique sound.
How To Solder Instrument Cables: Make Your Own Jack Cable!
30 Sep · Soldering your own cables can save you a lot of money – and it's easy! Read our guide to find out how to solder your own instrument cables.
Leak! – KORG Keystage MIDI 2.0 Controllers with PolyAT
28 Sep · A leak from an online retailer appears to suggest a new line of MIDI 2.0-ready keyboard controllers from KORG with impressive specs.
Roland GAIA 2 Review – Wavetable, VA and so much more
28 Sep · There's a new GAIA in town! In our Roland GAIA 2 Review, we take a look at what's new, what's old and how the synth sounds. Does it 101?
Review: IK Multimedia Pianoverse – The Ultimate Piano Library?
28 Sep · In an exclusive first look, IK Multimedia's Pianoverse delivers more than just a piano sample library, and in some rather strange places!
inMusic and Moog Layoffs – The Official Word
27 Sep · Rumours abound that Moog Music is laying off its staff and moving production to Taiwan as a result of its purchase by inMusic. Is this actually true?
Midweek Modular: Octave Fuzz and a handsome bunch of solid modules
27 Sep · This week Expert Sleepers wakes us up with the Cicely fuzz box while we discover a lot of awesome modules that could underpin any solid modular system
Synth Deals from Roland, KORG, Dreadbox, and Erica Synths
27 Sep · This week's installment of Synth Deals brings you modules, grooveboxes, and samplers in the more affordable end of the price range.
Roland JUNO-60 v2 – Another Classic Roland Cloud Update
27 Sep · The JUNO-60 gets its v2 update as part of Roland Cloud's ongoing version 2 rollout with improved graphics, browser and modifications.
Signature Synths We’d Like To See From Our Favourite Artists
24 Sep · Artist guitars and pedals are all the rage so why not synthesizers? Here are seven signature synths featuring artists like we’d like to see.
Converting Vegetarians: How to Sound Like Infected Mushroom
23 Sep · Israeli duo Infected Mushroom evolved from EDM styles like Psytrance and evolved into the multi-genre hybrid live act they tour as today.
Befaco Fx Boy Gameboy Cartridge based effects module
23 Sep · Befaco's bonkers cartridge-based FX Boy hot swappable effects module is officially released and comes with seven cartridges from very cool places.
Loog Piano: Can Loog Guitars redefine the beginners piano?
22 Sep · Loog is bringing its educational and kid-friendly instrument-building to the piano with the Loog Piano. It's portable, compact and looks pretty tasty.
Bastl Instruments Kastle ARP: Pocket sized modular mayhem
22 Sep · Bastl Instruments' Kastle ARP is an alarmingly fun modular melody generator that forces sine waves through a digital waveshaper for tonal delights.
Groove Synthesis Introduces 3rd Wave Desktop Wavetable Synth Module
21 Sep · Groove Synthesis expands their 3rd Wave offering with a new desktop version for those of us with a little less space (and budget!).
Synth Deals from KORG, Elektron, XAOC, and Dreadbox
21 Sep · In this week's edition of Synth Deals, you can find a selection of offers from grooveboxes and synth modules to live stage keyboards.
Midweek Modular: Nanopatching, ShapeShifting and You Only Distort Once
20 Sep · This week DF Audio gives us a tiny patchbay, Clank has a shape-shifting VCO and Manifold Research Centre distorts and generates tap-tempo modulations.
Buyer Beware: The Most Expensive Synths of All Time
20 Sep · Some of the most sought-after vintage synths still fetch astronomical prices on the 2nd-hand market. We're checking out some of the Most Expensive Synths you'll come across if you're looking to add these ...
Is Modal Electronics bankrupt? Rumours of imminent demise unfounded
20 Sep · A filing with Companies House suggested that Modal Electronics Ltd had gone bankrupt. Christian Stahl (MD), says it's part of a complex restructuring.
AMSynths DIODE-01: Recreating the Roland System-100 Model 101 & 102
20 Sep · AMSynths reveals it's working on DIODE-01, a clone of the classic Roland System 101 synthesizer module with 102 features thrown in for good measure.