Superbooth18: Special Rolling Report

30 Apr 2018 by Angus Baigent | Approximate reading time: 1 Minute

Superbooth 2018 · Source: Superbooth/gearnews.com

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Synthheads everywhere are either making their way to Berlin this week for Superbooth18 or glued to their media feeds: the year’s most exciting event for electronic music creation is almost upon us. Follow all the latest news from Berlin here!

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Superbooth 2018: MFB announce Tanzbar 2 hybrid drum machine

11 May 2018 in Synths

Upping the ante on the Tanzbar 2 by adding 8 channels of sampling next to the analogue drum tracks, a bass synth, analogue filters, LFOs for every channel, multiple outputs and up to 64 steps of sequencing.

Superbooth 2018: Abstract Data’s first oscillator the ADE-40 Shaping VCO

09 May 2018 in Synths

Abstract Data were showing off their ADE-40 Shaping VCO with inbuilt voltage controlled waveshaping and a couple of other forthcoming modules including a new feedback looped filter and an updated Logic Boss.

Superbooth 2018: Instruó introduce us to a load of new modules

09 May 2018 in Synths

Boutique module makers Instruó reveal two new analogue oscillators and complex cross modulating one, an ARP 2500 based filter and a CV generating mixer. Most are now available to buy on their updated website.

Superbooth 2018: Dreadbox announce Erebus 3 desktop synthesizer

07 May 2018 in Synths

The Erebus was dead, then it was DIY and now there's a brand new version - long live Erebus 3! Sporting an extra 7 waveform oscillator for sound, FM and LFO plus 35 patch points the Erebus really comes of age.

Superbooth 2018: Analogue Solutions reveal a prototype desktop sequencer

07 May 2018 in Synths

It doesn't have a name yet, or a printed faceplate but it has a lot of knobs with LED centres and 16 steps of CV and gate sequencing with many performance related controls and possibilities.

Superbooth 2018: U-He shows off Colour Copy delay and spring reverb plug-ins

07 May 2018 in Studio

Synth and effects developer U-He demonstrated a pair of new plug-ins in the works, the Colour Copy delay and an as yet unnamed spring reverb. Colour Copy is just entering its beta phase.

Superbooth 2018: Noise Engineering reveal Reason Rack Extensions of 3 modules

05 May 2018 in Studio, Synths

While we're all focused on hardware Noise Engineering sneak in a reveal of Rack Extensions of Basimilus Iteritas, Loquelic Iteritas Percido and Manis Iteritas they've made for Reason. VST versions to follow.

Superbooth 2018: MS-101 revealed! Behringer own up to their SH-101 clone

05 May 2018 in Synths

The Behringer onslaught continues with their long-awaited take on the classic Roland SH-101. The MS-101 replicates but also enhances with a triangle wave, FM, improved sequencer and the modulation grip as ...

Superbooth 2018: ALM reveals sampler, DCO, and envelope/LFO/step sequencer

04 May 2018 in Synths

ALM Busycircuits shows the prototypes of a number of modules including a sampler, a digital wavetable oscillator, a headphone amp and the Quaid Megaslope 5-stage envelope, LFO and step sequencer.

Superbooth 2018: Casper Electronics and Bastl Dark Matter Feedback module

04 May 2018 in Synths

Dark Matter takes a channel of an analogue audio mixer and pushes it past breaking point with a crossfadable feedback loop, envelope following and a riotously intense and unruly sound.

Superbooth 2018: Frap Tools Falistri Movement Manager will light up your patch

04 May 2018 in Synths

Falistri is a function generator and editor that combines customisable, looping envelopes with morphing shapes, logic, ring modulation, slew and flip/flops. Falistri is the new Maths with knobs on.

Superbooth 2018: Retrokits RK-005 multiple USB MIDI merge box

04 May 2018 in Studio

Introduce multiple USB MIDI controllers to proper MIDI hardware or iOS devices with this cool little USB MIDI Host/Client merging interface. It can convert MIDI data and send Gate outs for clock.

Superbooth 2018: Din Sync bring us Gilbert, a blue Roland-inspired monosynth

04 May 2018 in Synths

The strangely named Gilbert is a homage to the best era of Roland synths. Featuring technology from the SH-101, SH-09 and MC-202. It will be available in two weeks as a kit so you can build yourself a classic.

Omnisphere shakes hands with hardware synths in upcoming version 2.5 update

04 May 2018 in Studio

Following an update to version 2.5, Spectrasonics' software synth powerhouse Omnisphere will integrate with over 20 hardware synths by the likes of Moog, DSI, Roland, KORG, Behringer, Novation, and others.

Superbooth 2018: Erica Synths Techno Drum System with 15 different modules

04 May 2018 in Synths

Erica Synths brings a load of new modules to Superbooth wrapped up as a Techno Drum System that will melt your face as you get lost in a field of the darkest knobs.

Superbooth 2018: Elektrofon Klang generates fabulous-looking chords

04 May 2018 in Synths

A beautiful looking Klang chord generator from Norwegian company Elektrofun. 4 knobs to dial in the chord on the clock-like display and store up to 99 for CV controllable chord progressions. Fabulous!