Robin Vincent, Author at gearnews.com

Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 Black Edition

Erica Synths PERKONS HD-01: Firmware Update 1.2 With Sample Import, Delay Sync and More

18 Dec in Synths

Owners of the Erica Synth PERKONS HD-01 can look forward to a firmware update! Among other things, the new version allows you to import your own samples.

Behringer LM Drum is Finally Here! Rejoice!

18 Dec in Synths

Three and a half years after teasing us with images of the prototype, Behringer now have the LM Drum in production and is available to order right now!

Fred’s Lab Manatee: The Exciting Spectral Synth Is Now Available

25 Nov in Synths

Fred's Lab Manatee, the spectral desktop synth that you've been waiting for, is now on sale at Thomann.

Behringer Model D now with 26% Discount!

02 Nov in Synths, Deals

With its patch points, the Behringer Model D is an easy way to get started with modular synthesis. Now the synthesizer is even for sale!

Anyma Omega Developer Aodyo Instruments bankrupt

Anyma Omega Developer Aodyo Instruments Officially Bankrupt: Announcement

24 Oct in Synths

Anyma Omega developer Aodyo Instruments has made it official: the company is sadly now insolvent.

Behringer UB-Xa Gets an Editor, Works With UB-Xa D Too

23 Oct in Synths

Momo Müller’s latest editor adds in-DAW control to the Behringer UB-Xa and UB-Xa D. Comes with 50 new presets.

Behringer Model 15: New Firmware Expands Sequencer, MIDI Control

26 Sep in Synths

The latest firmware for Behringer Model 15 brings some long-awaited functionality and bug fixes to the semi-modular analog synth.

Behringer UB-Xa D & Keyboard: Version 2.0 with new features!

01 Sep in Synths

An operating system update to version 2.0 for the Behringer UB-Xa D & keyboard is now available. Including new features and many bug fixes!

Behringer Proton: Now Available for Order!

Behringer Proton Semi-Modular Synthesiser: Now Available!

21 Aug in Synths

Finally, the Behringer Proton is available! A versatile paraphonic semi-modular synth with plenty of sound-shaping capabilities.

Gamechanger Auto Series: Patchable Pedals for Modular Footwork

Gamechanger Auto Series: 3 Patchable Pedals for Modular Footwork

06 Aug in Synths, Guitar

The Auto Chorus, Delay, and Reverb pedals have modular-style patch points for innovative modulation routing. The Gamechanger Auto Series is now available!

Endorphin.es Ghost Brings Randomisation to the Party with Version 3 Update!

11 Jul in Synths

Endophin.es announces a new V3 Firmware Update for Endorphin.es Ghost, its collaboration with Andrew Huang

Waldorf M: New Firmware Adds Algorithmic Oscillators & MPE Support

11 Jun in Synths

A new Release Candidate of the Waldorf M firmware has been released, adding Algorithmic Oscillators based on Mutable Instruments Braids and MPE support!

Midweek Modular: Classic VCOs, Harmonic Safaris and All-Pass filters

21 Feb in Synths

This week, we play with VCOs from The Putney, waveform bending in Local Parks, and ponder the usefulness of All-Pass filters.

JOMOX Moonwind MkII standalone analog filter now shipping

21 Feb in Synths

The evolution of Moonwind is here with the Moonwind MkII analog filter tracker standalone box of highly controllable filtering and effects.

Softube Model 82: Classic techno mono synth special deal

19 Feb in Synths, Deals

Softube Model 82 is a groovy attempt to recapture those SH-101 club sounds of 1990s techno and it's a lot of fun. Now only €19 with our exclusive code

ALM Motto Akemie: Chaos in a 6-Voice FM Drum Machine Plugin

15 Feb in Synths

A software plugin from ALM/Busy Circuits? Inspired by the Akemie Taiko drum module, Motto Akemie puts six of them in a plugin with a step-sequencer.

Midweek Modular: Randomisation, Lavender and ignorable filters

14 Feb in Synths

In Midweek Modular this week a VCV Rack module becomes hardware, we mix stereo signals and discover a unique lowpass filter in the valleys of Wales.

Moog Mariana Bass Synthesizer – Monster tones with 50 % off!

13 Feb in Synths

Moog overhauls your bottom end with the fat & punchy Mariana bass synth. It borrows from the classics and yet finds depth in its own identity.

Suzuki to re-release Omnichord for 70th anniversary – pre-order now!

13 Feb in Synths

The spike in interest in the Omnichord caused by its use on the Gorillaz track Clint Eastwood has prompted Suzuki to reproduce it. And here it is!

Giorgio Sancristoforo presents Full Blotter: Psychedelic Ambient Drones

12 Feb in Synths

Full Blotter pulls large grains from audio and processes it through a psychedelic machine of infinite ambient loveliness.

Midweek Modular: Piano chords, Modulation Orgies and Archeology

07 Feb in Synths

In this week's Midweek Modular, we unearthed some ancient 1U modules, produced chords of various colours and got stuck into a Modulation Orgy.

Hexinverter Mutant Machine: The 909 twisting alien beat monster returns

07 Feb in Synths

Erica Synth has revived the Mutant Machine from Hexinverter. It's based on the TR-909 kick and snare circuits that are then bent in deliciously alarming ways.

Winterbloom Neptune: Interplanetary filter with a salty attitude

05 Feb in Synths

Neptune pushes hard into characterful vibes and wild filtering parties in search of chaos and resonance. It's designed to be disturbing.

Moog Animoog Galaxy: Anisotropic Immersive Synthesizer for Apple Vision Pro

02 Feb in Synths

If you have the Apple Vision Pro, then suit up and enjoy the Animoog Galaxy augmented reality synthesizer experience. Even better than the real thing.