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Synths
Korg pulls their second tease of 2020 from a flight case – could it be the ARP 2600?
03 Jan 2020 · Korg has already teased us about something happening on the 7th January and now we've also got to put the 10th in our diaries for what looks like another synthesizer or perhaps an ARP 2600?
First look at the finished SP-2400 from Isla Instruments
03 Jan 2020 · The SP-2400 is the "Spiritual successor" to the E-Mu SP-1200 sampling drum machine. Isla Instruments are almost ready to ship and have posted a video tour of the finished prototype.
Behringer unleashes the Cat, a clone of the Octave Cat analogue synth
31 Dec 2019 · They're still not done yet: On the last day of the year, Behringer has unleashed the Cat, a clone of the 1970's duophonic Octave Cat analogue synthesizer.
WoodStepper sequencer, synthesizer, sampler and effects plugin
31 Dec 2019 · From the oddly named Woodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio comes the WoodStepper sequencer, synth, sampling and effects plugin that pretty much does everything.
Studio Electronics Midimini V30 updates their rack mountable Minimoog inspired monosynth
31 Dec 2019 · The Midimini V30 gives the Studio Electronics take on the rackable Minimoog an overhaul with a smooth new look, some choice Boomstar features and lots of patch points.
The 15 Best Selling Hardware Synths of 2019 by Behringer, Korg and Arturia
30 Dec 2019 · What were the best selling synthesizers of 2019? It comes as no surprise that one brand in particular dominates the list. But the level of dominance is actually a bit frightening.
Korg teases a new synthesizer for the New Year
28 Dec 2019 · We just saw the arrival of the virtual Kortg Triton and we've heard rumours of an ARP 2600 reproduction but it looks like Korg has something else ready to roll out in the New Year.
Korg Triton joins the Korg Collection of software instruments
27 Dec 2019 · The iconic sounds of the naughties join the Korg Collection of virtual instruments in the shape of an authentically reproduced Triton workstation and sampler
Best Monophonic Synthesizers 2019: The Top 5 monosynths
26 Dec 2019 · What a bumper year for monosynths! We've pulled together the ones that have brought us the most joy, excitement and action over the last 12 months. The best 5 best monophonic synthesizers 2019 were...
Navigator: polyphonic analog synthesizer from Blind Monk Instruments
23 Dec 2019 · Navigator is an unusual looking polyphonic analog synthesizer. Bucking the current knob-heavy trend It has only a handful of knobs, a screen and a 70's sci-fi look about it. Is it all about menus?
Korg Germany arrives in Berlin to build instruments with Tatsuya Takahashi
19 Dec 2019 · Korg has created a new subsidiary in Berlin called Korg Germany with a remit to develop instruments, partnerships and collaborations headed by awesome synth designer Tatsuya Takahashi.
midiphy LoopA: polyphonic DIY MIDI sequencer and looper
18 Dec 2019 · Want to get creative with MIDI sequences? Check out the midiphy LoopA, a polyphonic MIDI sequencer and looper. With 36 MIDI clips and many cool performance features, it looks like a whole lot of fun.
ochd: 8 drifting modulation LFOs from DivKid and Instruo
18 Dec 2019 · DivKid (Ben Wilson) has released his second Eurorack module in collaboration with Instruo. It's called "ochd" and pronounced "oct" and is an octuplet of drifting analogue LFOs in a 4HP module.
Behringer is not done for the year and tells us to “fasten our seat belts”
18 Dec 2019 · Behringer has decided to release an all-electric Tesla clone. Called the Model B it's based on the Tesla Model S but cheaper and has patch points and a modulation grip. Well, it could be couldn't it?
Moog Subsequent 25 leaked in Polish product catalogue
18 Dec 2019 · Polish music retailer Audiostacja.pl has an entry in their new printed catalogue for a Moog Subsequent 25 which looks a lot like the Sub Phatty but with some Subsequent 37 features.
Arturia Pigments 2: Polychrome Software Synthesizer wants to brighten your horizons
18 Dec 2019 · Arturia gives Pigments an upgrade that includes a sample and granular engine, improved randomisation in the sequencer, Buchla Easel low pass gate and a tape delay.
Sequencing in an infinite universe: ByteBeat for No Man’s Sky
17 Dec 2019 · ByteBeat is a new update for Beyond's space adventuring game No Man's Sky that features a synthesizer and sequencer for adding music to your space base.
The Peeps Music Box: handmade micro Music Easel
17 Dec 2019 · Inspired by the Buchla Music Easel the Peeps Music Box brings a west-coast analogue experience to a digital synthesizer core in an adorable form.
ImPerfect virtual synthesizer smashes digital perfection into analogue drift
15 Dec 2019 · ImPerfect from WA Productions is designed to take all the lovely unstableness and drift of analogue synthesizer and smash it into their new digital synth architecture.
Jean-Michel Jarre says Korg is building an ARP 2600
15 Dec 2019 · In what appears to be a Q&A with electronic music legend Jean-Michel Jarre he reveals that Korg is currently working on a 1:1 clone of the classic ARP 2600 synthesizer.
Ginkosynthese Little Synth DIY kit is the perfect gift for the synth-nerd in your life
13 Dec 2019 · Ever fancied a go at making a little synth? Or perhaps you need a little synth and wonder if there's something good and cheap out there? Then look no further than the Little Synth DIY kit!
Behringer gives a glimpse of Moog Modular inspired Eurorack modules
12 Dec 2019 · In the video for their new Eurorack Go modular case Behringer also gave a glimpse of some very interesting, unannounced Eurorack modules that are extremely Moogy.