Synths

ALM about to release an Akai S950 filter clone module called MUM M8?

10 Nov 2017 · I put on my detective badge and track down the clues to uncover a rumoured Akai S950 filter clone by ALM/BusyCircuits. Some shaky images and second hand sightings point to the name MUM M8.

MSK 007 Leapfrog VCF: a filter like no other?

10 Nov 2017 · The MSK 007 Leapfrog VCF claims to uncover old filter architecture that's never been used in modular before. Is it just me or does it look every bit like an oscillator?

Introduce yourself to the Serge TKB Eurorack sequencer from ARC Modular

08 Nov 2017 · An introductory video of the Serge TKB has emerged. It's a touch-keyboard, CV programmer and sequencer built for Eurorack by AnalogueResearch.com (ARC) and officially licensed by Serge Tcherepnin.

Quadrantid Swarm Experimental desktop touch synthesizer on Kickstarter

08 Nov 2017 · It's a box of noise, sequences and unexpected tones that modulate beneath your finders. Eowave are bringing the Quadrantid Swarm prototype we saw at Superbooth to Kickstarter.

Malekko Heavy Industry Manther: first look

07 Nov 2017 · At last, a glimmer of one of the desktop boxes Malekko were showing at NAMM. Manther is an analog monosynth with a 64 step sequencer and bags of character.

X-BAY: The battle for the Ultimate Synthesizer begins now

07 Nov 2017 · If Michael Bay directed Kickstarter videos then this would be it. X-BAY, the Ultimate Synthesizer, transforms vintage sounds into a cableless modular digital matrix for instant recall.

Momo releases VST editor for Roland Boutique SH-01A

06 Nov 2017 · Get full control over your hardware SH-01A synthesizer with this stand-alone and VST plug-in MIDI controller and editor. Record automation, save and store presets in your DAW and get to the guts of it.

Toolbox: Polyphonic sequencer with touch screen interface for Eurorack

06 Nov 2017 · The familiar 1010music Eurorack touchscreen module evolves into a polyphonic sequencer with 4 note tracks and 4 rhythm tracks with onscreen editing and MIDI and CV outputs.

First glimpse of Crazy8Beats drum sequencer from Twist Electrons

05 Nov 2017 · From the people who brought you the Crazy8 sequencer comes an 8 track, 16 pattern drum sequencer called Crazy8Beats with MIDI and CV connectivity to run all your rhythms.

Cycling ’74 announce Max 8 coming after Ableton Live 10

03 Nov 2017 · With Ableton Live 10 absorbing Max for Live Cycling '74 are using that development and testing time to evolve the full version of their music application builder and bring us Max 8.

Midi Quest: the ultimate synthesizer editor librarian arrives on iPad

01 Nov 2017 · Midi Quest is the editor librarian for decades worth of MIDI synthesizers and devices. MidiQuesti is bringing over 630 instrument editors to the iPad but is the interface touch friendly enough?

Synth Art Vol1: Last chance for this synthesizer coffee table art book

01 Nov 2017 · Synth Art Vol 1 is a wonderful piece of work that every lover of synthesizers should have on their coffee table. Time is running out on Ste Holme's Kickstarter so get in quick to grab yourself a copy.

Rabid Elephant Natural Gate: dual LPG for evocative acoustic responses

31 Oct 2017 · Natural Gate takes the Low Pass Gate and creates something uniquely earthy and inspiring. Your plucks and strikes will have never sounded so organic before.

System80 850: LFO, S&H, Noise and Slew limiter in one Eurorack module

31 Oct 2017 · The System80 850 module is a multi-functional utility module for Eurorack with an LFO, Sample & Hold, Noise generator and Slew Limiter in one rather nice looking module.

000 to present 3 new Eurorack modules at We Are Robots festival

31 Oct 2017 · Module makers 000 are premiering their Ykinmkato Distortion Lab, EQ69 British EQ and 8ct8 8 channel mixer Eurorack modules at the We Are Robots festival. They'll also show you how to build them.

Korg Gadget coming to Nintendo Switch for thumb based music making

30 Oct 2017 · Game engine developers Detune who brought Korg synthesizers to the Nintendo 3DS have revealed that they are porting Korg Gadget to the Nintendo Switch hybrid console.

Details emerge of XIRID XS2 hardware sequencer to be revealed at Soundmit

29 Oct 2017 · With just a few days to go until the Italian Soundmit show XIRID have revealed more details of their XS2 hardware sequencer. Key features are things like 64 tracks and 256 steps with more to come.

Andrew Huang nails modular synthesis in a 7 minute video

27 Oct 2017 · Prolific music and video maker Andrew Huang completely nails what modular synthesis is all about in a snappy, cool and inspirational 7 minute YouTube video to 1 million subscribers. The secret is out.

Believotron Wanderlust synthesizer and Witch Stick Keytar

26 Oct 2017 · Strange open source Axoloti based Wanderlust synthesizer with cool joystick control strapped to a plank of wood with a MIDI keyboard? Has to be seen to be Believotroned.

Ivy is a 240 step hardware sequencer for 240 notes of noise

25 Oct 2017 · Dmitry Morozov aka ::vtol:: destroys the limitations of step sequencing by creating a 240 step sequencing monster that seems to suck all the fun out of hardware sequencing.

Motas-6: New British 3 oscillator monophonic analogue synthesizer

23 Oct 2017 · A 3 oscillator analogue monosynth with 3 filters, a digitally controlled modulation section, arpeggiator, pattern generator and sequencer. Motas-6 is a powerful analogue synthesizer hand-built in the UK.

Korg to roll out new synth at NAMM 2018 with name that “starts with P”

23 Oct 2017 · The name of the brand new synth, Korg reveals, starts with a P, has eight letters and contains numbers. Is it Poly8000, Proph88, PEEOWWW5, P8976367? What? What the heck is it?

Replikator: virtual Blade Runner sounds hand-crafted by humans, probably?

20 Oct 2017 · Replikator goes back to the original Blade Runner soundtrack and crafts sounds that reflect the best of Vangelis' soundscapes. Rich tones, deep textures and playable noises in a dramatic GUI.

Treasure: TR-808 emulation for VCV Rack virtual modular software

20 Oct 2017 · The forthcoming VCV Rack virtual Eurorack gets an emulation of the Roland classic TR-808 Rhythm Composer called Treasure with loads of CV controllable features.