Synths
Novation Launchkey Mk4 White: Flashy New Colors for the Keyboard Controllers
08 May · More Special Editions from Novation! At Superbooth 25, the manufacturer announced the Launchkey MK4 White keyboard controllers.
Novation Bass Station II Swifty Edition: Limited Edition Station Gets Mo’ Wax Makeover
08 May · Legendary Mo’ Wax graphic designer Ian “Swifty” Swift transforms the classic synthesizer into the Novation Bass Station II Swifty Edition.
Launch Control XL3 is Official: Novation Unveils New DAW Controller with OLED and MIDI
08 May · The Launch Control XL3 combines hardware, software, and DAW in one device - now with a display and MIDI connectivity. Plus, it looks great!
Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M: The Premium Wavetable Synth Gets Accessible
08 May · The same sound engine as its bigger siblings makes the eight-voice Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M an accessible new desktop wavetable synth.
Thomann Synth Days: Save up to 80% on Synths, Controllers & More!
08 May · Just in time for Superbooth 25, Thomann launches the Thomann Synth Days with many great deals on synths, drum machines, software, and more! Save up to 80%!
Moog Messenger: Exciting New Monosynth With Wavefolding and ‘Next-Generation’ Ladder Filter
08 May · The monosynth Moog Messenger is here with hybrid wavefolders and a multimode Ladder filter with resonance bass compensation.
Modal Electronics Carbon8X: A Carbon8 with 61 Keys
08 May · The Modal Electronics Carbon8 will soon be available in a 61-key version. At Superbooth 25, the manufacturer announced the soon-to-be-released Carbon8X.
Roland SH-4d Update v2.0 Adds Two New Oscillator Models, Pattern Chain, Effects
08 May · This surprise update for the Roland SH-4d drops Harmonic and Step Oscillator Models plus pattern chaining, system-level effects and more.
WMD Skorpion Promises 8 Stages of Wavefolding for “Goosebump Worthy Sounds”
08 May · Feel the sting with WMD Skorpion, a forthcoming module that strikes with a new form of wavefolding. Preorders open now!
UDO Audio Super 8 Voice Upgrade: Take Your 8 From 16 to 20 Voices
07 May · A new hardware upgrade can up your UDO Audio Super 8 voice count from 16 to 20 - that’s the same as the Super Gemini! New firmware too.
Korg Berlin’s phase8 Is Really Happening! Finally!
07 May · Korg Berlin's first product is phase8, an eight-voice acoustic synthesizer that looks like a cross between a Volca and a thumb piano.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Hydrasynth as a ROLI Sound Engine Plus Super Hero FX- Sounds & Presets
07 May · ASM's Hydrasynth is already an expressive synth, but why not try using a ROLI Seaboard to take it even further?
1010music bento – Exciting New Desktop Production Tool
07 May · 1010music continues to innovate and deliver super-useful products with the launch of bento, an all-in-one music creation device!
Native Instruments Announces NKS Support for Arturia Controllers
07 May · Native Instruments and Arturia have announced that the Arturia KeyLab MK3, KeyLab Essential MK3, and MiniLab MK3 series will soon support NKS.
Polyend MESS Is a Multi-Effect Step Sequencer Pedal and it Sounds Fantastic
07 May · Set your effects in motion with Polyend MESS, a multi-effect pedal with a step sequencer built in for glitchy, tweaky and shimmery sounds.
First Look
Ableton Move 1.5 Update: Now Available as Open Beta with New Features – Review
07 May · Now with Auto Filter, improved sample slicing and precise MIDI routing, Ableton Move 1.5 is a true production hub.
Analogue Solutions AS Vocoder: Analog 12-Band Vocoder
07 May · Analogue Solutions has announced the AS Vocoder! The 12-band vocoder will be available as a standalone unit and as an expansion module for the Colossus synth.
Erica Synths and Hexinverter HexDrums: Monster Analog Drum Machine Revealed
07 May · Erica Synths and Hexinverter surprise reveal HexDrums, a forthcoming analog drum machine with a massive sound.
Dtronics DT-81Z Programmer Gives You Hands-On Control Over the TX81Z, Yamaha’s Best FM Synth
07 May · Yamaha black box fans rejoice! Dtronics DT-81Z is here to revive your neglected Yamaha TX81Z with MIDI programming control.
Ohm Force Bohm Stereo Dual Voice Kick System Brings the Boom
07 May · Kick up a storm with Ohm Force Bohm and its three Eurorack modules: a kick voice, secondary groove kick module, and ducker.
Software Deals
Antares, Audiomodern, u-he: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
06 May · Big spring sale from Antares, Audiomodern and u-he: Top plugins like Auto-Tune, Chordjam, and Hive 2 are heavily discounted.
The PPG 1002 Synthesizer – A Classic is Reborn
06 May · Wolfgang Palm and Cornel Hecht have joined forces to resurrect the last fully analogue PPG synth, the classic PPG 1002 and it looks and sounds incredible!