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Best polyphonic synthesizers of 2019: The Top 6 new polysynths you can actually buy
11 Dec 2019 · We all like multiple voices; the pads, the stabs and the textures as tones and timbres cascade and interweave. Which polyphonic synthesizers that went on sale in 2019 are your favourites?
Roland Cloud puts the XV-5080 Universe of Sound online
11 Dec 2019 · Roland defined the sound of the "naughties" with the XV-5080 PCM-based sound module and now it's available on Roland Cloud with all the editing that software can offer.
Erica Synths discontinues DIY modules to focus on educational kits
10 Dec 2019 · Erica Synths has decided to discontinue its line of DIY modules in order to focus on creating educational kits aimed at learning the basics of electronics.
Klevgrand Hillman: A simple, great-sounding vintage combo synth
10 Dec 2019 · A perfectly simple and beautifully presented virtual instrument from Klevgrand that's a bit like an organ, a bit like a string synth and a lot like a lush sounding instrument.
Roland Juno-DS and FA-06 Black Edition available now for super-limited run
09 Dec 2019 · Roland has produced a very limited edition run of its Juno-DS and FA-06 synthesizers, a Black Edition with all-black keys. But if you want one, you'll have to be quick...
DrumComputer: Synthetic beats and audacious kits from Sugar Bytes
06 Dec 2019 · DrumComputer pulls together 8 sound engines, layered synthesis, sequencing, performance controls and effects into a deliciously vintage-looking beat making virtual drum machine.
Moogfest synthesizer arts festival has been shelved for 2020
06 Dec 2019 · Moog Music has announced that they've put Moogfest 2020 on hold for logistical reasons in order to focus on the future and to investigate new ways of exploring the future of music, art and technology.
Best Eurorack Modules 2019: Top 5 Modular Synths and Effects
05 Dec 2019 · Eurorack modular continues to generate interesting pathways into sound and synthesis and is becoming more accessible all the time. Here's our choice of modules that stood out this year.
Korg teases a New Legendary Synthesizer Recreation
04 Dec 2019 · It's Korg's turn to tease with a little video on the Korg UK Instagram channel. It reports to be a "New Legendary Synthesizer Recreation" and Korg says that "something super exciting is coming!"
Tesseract Modular Radioactive: toxic analog modelling digital oscillator
04 Dec 2019 · Radioactive is a 6HP digital chiptune-inspired synth voice for Eurorack with 5 different waveshaping modes, 3 oscillators with selectable waveforms, multi-mode envelope, quantizing and slew.
Waldorf Quantum Shadow Limited Edition anniversary synth
04 Dec 2019 · Waldorf Music celebrates 30 years in the business with a very limited edition version of what they are calling the Quantum Shadow. They will make only 30.
Tesseract Modular Sweet Sixteen Eurorack MIDI controller
04 Dec 2019 · Tesseract has taken the Open Source 16n Faderbank project and respun it into a Eurorack module with 16 CV inputs and outputs, MIDI and USB MIDI, and I2C connections.
Pittsburgh Modular releases the Analog Delay from the Voltage Lab
04 Dec 2019 · Pittsburgh has released a neat and perfectly formed bucket brigade "Analog Delay Unit" taken straight from the Lifeforms Voltage Lab modular synthesizer.
DNIPro DOT Polyrhythm: a striking 3-channel pattern generator
01 Dec 2019 · DOT is a compact and rather lovely looking Eurorack module that can generate up to 3 channels of trigger patterns either Euclidean or entered by hand. Interesting patterns are bound to ensue.
Best free plug-ins this week: ITS, 7Q and Upright Piano
01 Dec 2019 · Amidst all the Black Friday madness, here's our collection of this week's free plug-ins! We've got a synth with some cool rhythmic features, a graphic equalizer and an Upright Piano VSTi.
Arturia MatrixBrute gets even better with Firmware 2.0
27 Nov 2019 · Arturia has released a major update to their flagship synthesizer the MatrixBrute. It tackles many of the requests and bugs and improves the modulation engine, sequencer and preset management.
OMG! Bastl Instruments has a mutes – LOL!
27 Nov 2019 · Somewhere, lost in the realms of internet shorthand Bastl Instruments has released an unfortunately named passive mute module called LOL.
Sampleson Push: Generative sounds at the push of a button
27 Nov 2019 · Sampleson has released a one-button polyphonic synthesizer called Push. It will create a new patch every time you hit the button - it doesn't get much simpler than that and it's completely free.
Behringer reveal the Poly D: a polyphonic 4-voice Minimoog
26 Nov 2019 · Behringer has revealed the outcome of their Model D Warp Drive tease video - it's a polyphonic version called the Poly D and it looks like a proper synth - hooray! UPDATE: Preorders open for £599!
Orba: the musical grapefruit that will revolutionise your music making
26 Nov 2019 · Orba is a synthesizer, a looper and a MIDI controller in a grapefruit inspired widget that you can tap, stroke and wave about to make instantly awesome music and beats - it's the band in your hand.
Vostok 2020: Analogue Solution’s pin matrix power-synth returns
25 Nov 2019 · Analogue Solutions has released an all-new Vostok. Taking the best bits from the V2 and V3 the Vostok 2020 brings the pin matrix back in a serious-looking, upright analogue power-synth.
Behringer casually teases a polyphonic Model D
23 Nov 2019 · The Model D Warp Drive tease was ambiguous enough to make you think it could mean all sorts of things. But the latest tease video makes it clear than the Model D Warp Drive is all about polyphony.