Synths Archives

NAMM 2016 Report

21 Jan 2016 · Everything you need to know from the NAMM Show 2016.

ROLI release Seaboard RISE 49, a 5 dimensional controller

20 Jan 2016 · A new 4-octave version of the Seaboard multidimensional controller that you can push, slide, glide and release into new methods of performance.

Waldorf announce the Zarenbourg Module – A soulful piano in a small box

20 Jan 2016 · The sublime and classic Zarenbourg piano in a soulful little box.

Waldorf leak: kb37 controller keyboard for Eurorack modules (updated)

19 Jan 2016 · Waldorf officially announce their Eurorack Pack of modules and the fabulous kb37 controller keyboard to mount them all in.

Nord announce Nord Piano 3

19 Jan 2016 · Nord's Piano reaches version 3 and brings in features designed to improve realism and authenticity.

Vox announce Starstream Type-1 modelling electric guitar

15 Jan 2016 · An old 1960's classic Vox guitar updated for the modern age. The new Starstream Type-1 has 27 sounds and onboard effects.

Korg minilogue leaks: a pre-NAMM sneak peak

11 Jan 2016 · The internet has gone bonkers over some leaked images of a so far unofficial new Korg synth called the minilogue. It reports to be a fully programmable, 4-voice polyphonic synthesizer, is also equipped with ...

Yamaha Soundmondo Gets Reface Synths Sharing Sounds

11 Jan 2016 · The Yamaha reface mini-synths get online to save and share your sounds with a global community of users - it is called Soundmondo.

Tracktion Corp is reborn and releases Biotek organic synth

09 Jan 2016 · Biotek is a new "premium quality organic synthesizer" developed by Tracktion, Wolfram Franke and Taiho Yamada; their marketing uses images of awesome (un)natural beauty to try to reflect the workings of the ...

Electro-Harmonix Lester G and Lester K deluxe rotary speaker pedals announced for NAMM Show

06 Jan 2016 · Electro-Harmonix have just announced a pair of rotary speaker emulation pedals. The two models are the Lester G and the Lester K Stereo. So these are more of a modern re-imagining of an old classic ‘60s ...

Elastic Drums and a bunch of other cool apps get Ableton Link compatibility

18 Dec 2015 · Some of the best apps on the App Store just got updated to let you key into Ableton’s new collaboration features, and you don’t even need to be running Live to use it. Is it a game changer?

Cycling 74 updates Max to version 7.1 with Package Manager, Snapshots

17 Dec 2015 · Max has evolved from being a fiendishly complicated software design environment for code-heads into a slightly more accessible coding environment. If you struggle with circuit diagrams, however, it’s ...

Roland AIRA TR-8 MIDI editor lets you control the hardware from your Mac or PC

16 Dec 2015 · Developed independently, this clever standalone and plug-in controller application will set you back less than the cost of a Big Mac meal.

FabFilter updates all its plug-ins bringing Retina support and much more

16 Dec 2015 · High resolution display support, unlimited sample rates and a ton of bug fixes. What more could you ask for?

UVI debuts Cameo collection based on classic Casio synths

15 Dec 2015 · Get the classic sound of plastic hardware from the 80s without the bother of scouring eBay for battered Casio keyboards

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.

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

15 Dec 2015 · 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.

7 dials CV Express DIY Kit: A crazy new module for synth geeks

14 Dec 2015 · The CV Express module is an expression pedal interface for modular synthesizers that produces a variety of outputs for use in controlling other modules. This kit from UK company 7 Dials will add lots of fun to ...