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Root and Matter II: Two new modules from Folktek and more to come
03 Aug 2018 · Artisan synthesizer makers Folktek have had a busy 2018 so far. Two new modules: Matter II a drum-wave synth and Root a 1-4 splitter are the newest to emerge with a rumoured standalone synth to come.
IK Multimedia UNO Synth gets a free iPad patch editor
02 Aug 2018 · While we're waiting for IK to release the PC/Mac editor for UNO Jakob Haq has put together a full editor for iPad using MIDI Designer Pro 2 which reveals all sorts of hidden parameters.
RetroKits RK-005: USB MIDI Hub that hosts, merges and interconnects everything
01 Aug 2018 · Got a lot of USB MIDI gear knocking around? Well the RK-005 can host it and bring it all together into a single MIDI stream, clock to analog and then connect to a DAW or not. A super versatile MIDI interface.
Make Noise 10-Year anniversary Lightning Pack gets you a black Maths and more
01 Aug 2018 · For a limited time Make Noise is offering the Lightning Pack featuring a very cool black-fronted Maths, a weird Teleplexer thing and a T-Shirt for $310
Death By Audio Waveformer Destroyer MK2: Easier access to total mayhem!
01 Aug 2018 · The noise-destroying limited edition Waveform Destroyer MK2 has just been announced, and it could possibly be the perfect tool for total sound annihilation in your studio.
Bring VST plugins into your Eurorack via the extraordinary Percussa SSP module
31 Jul 2018 · The latest update for the Percussa SSP Quad-Core ARM DSP processing module for Eurorack introduces the running of Linux compiled VST instruments and effects - golly!
ACL System 1 fully configured Eurorack Modular Synthesizer now available
30 Jul 2018 · System 1 is an elegantly crafted Eurorack modular synthesizer featuring all of Audiophile Circuits League stereo modules in a 6U, 84HP case with integrated power supply all configured and ready to go.
Top 5 software synthesizers 2018
29 Jul 2018 · Here are the Top 5 software synthesizers or virtual electronic instruments that your computer should be chewing on in 2018. Did your favourite get on the list?
Tracktion Retromod recreates a bunch of Nord, Roland and Moog synthesizers
28 Jul 2018 · Tracktion Corporation has released Retromod LEAD, 106 and FAT, some meticulously sampled instruments based upon 6 Clavia Nord instruments, a handful of Roland Junos and a big bunch of more modern Moogs.
Ever pondered the history of polyphony? Check out Marc Doty’s new series
27 Jul 2018 · Marc Doty has released a new series charting the history of polyphony on his YouTube channel Automatic Gainsay. A master of synthesis and an engaging educator, grab a drink and settle down for some schooling.
Oddball: Grab a ball and start bouncing beats and controlling MIDI
25 Jul 2018 · If Steve McQueen in The Great Escape was a DJ then Oddball would be his beat making weapon of choice. Bounce the ball, make beats, repeat. It could also be an interesting physics-based MIDI controller.
Tabletop modular synth modules in guitar pedal style from Hungry Robot Modular
24 Jul 2018 · If you find Eurorack too daunting then how about a range of modular synth modules in guitar pedal boxes? Patch them by themselves or to expand your semi-modular. Introducing Hungry Robot Modular
Q170 MIDI Gates: Moog Unit module produces gate signals from MIDI messages
23 Jul 2018 · The Q170 MIDI Gates is a useful module that translates MIDI notes and CC messages into 8 channels of gates for your 5U Moog Unit format modular synthesizer
Mutable Instruments Marbles becomes latest VCV Rack preview module
20 Jul 2018 · $20 will get you the Audible Instruments Preview module for virtual Eurorack VCV Rack. You can then run fully functional virtual versions of Mutable Instruments Plaits and now Marbles for free.
IK Multimedia UNO monophonic analog synth now shipping
19 Jul 2018 · Designed with Erik Norlander (Alesis Andromeda) this little monosynth really does impress with its sound and capabilities. UNO is now available to own and it'll be interesting to see what people do with it.
Stradivarius EKO: Haunting vintage string synthesizer comes to Kontakt
19 Jul 2018 · A splurge of string synths appeared in the 1970's after the success of the Solina Strings. The EKO Stradivarius was one of the more obscure but favoured by Vangelis for its spooky and atmospheric tones.
DrumBrute Impact: Arturia’s baby DrumBrute leaked
18 Jul 2018 · Arturia is ready to release the DrumBrute's little brother. DrumBrute Impact is compact, has fewer sounds but picks up an FM drum track, Brute distortion and a very tasty sub-300 Euro price tag. Now with video!
Mode Machines SEQ12: Huge 12 track matrix based hardware MIDI sequencer
16 Jul 2018 · The 12 x 16 red LED button matrix is the centrepiece of this chunky hardware MIDI sequencer. 12 tracks of either mono, poly or percussion sequencing with plenty of room for performance and pattern triggering.
Our Top 5 Semi-Modular Synthesizers
16 Jul 2018 · It's been a bumper year for semi-modular synthesizers. Completely capable of being awesome in their own right but with a willingness to get patched into something greater. Here's our pick of the best.
First fiddle with the Voltage Modular virtual Eurorack beta
13 Jul 2018 · Voltage Modular from Cherry Audio is a virtual Eurorack style environment for MacOS and Windows. It's in Beta and we got an early look at what's shaping up to be a very interesting software modular experience.
Korg Gadget gets into Rex Loops with Stockholm by Reason
12 Jul 2018 · Propellerhead has ported their Dr. Octo Rex loop player over to the Korg Gadget eco-system. It takes all its looping and slicing as well as the synthesis and sound crafting functionality. That's one cool ...
Window Transform Function WTF Oscillator morphs waveforms in unique ways
10 Jul 2018 · WTF? A new form of waveform morphing? Yes the Window Transform Function blends a front and rear waveform together to produce very pleasing harmonics and tones. WTF Oscillator on Kickstarter now.