Psychedelic FX6000 V1 VSTi rompler unleashed on unsuspecting EDM crowd

28 Nov 2017 in Synths

G-Sonique present Psychedelic FX6000 V1 - it's everything you need for your Psytrance, Darkpsy, Fullon, Hitech, Psychill and Progressive EDM. Just load it up and slap away for instant psy-atisfaction.

The Covenant: Atmospheric sound generator drone synth delay machine

28 Nov 2017 in Synths

Beautifully made one-off noise and sound making boxes The Covenant by Resonance Circuits is the latest in a long line of fascinating hand-made devices for music making and sound design.

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AtomoSynth Koe: A complete Eurorack synth voice from Japan

28 Nov 2017 in Synths

The Tokyo Festival of Modular throws up another gem in the AtomoSynth Koe. A two oscillator completely analogue Eurorack synth voice with vactrol based filters and lots of patch points in 42hp.

Konarie Chirp: First Reason synth you can touch – wait, what?

27 Nov 2017 in Synths, Studio

Konarie have invented hardware MIDI control in Propellerhead Reason by mapping their new Chirp synth to the discontinued Behringer BCR2000 and selling stickers to go on it. None of this makes sense.

Tetrapad: Multi-Dimensional ​Performance Touch Controller for Eurorack

24 Nov 2017 in Synths

Get your fingers into your modular with the Intellijel Tetrapad. Four strips of force, position and pressure sensitive material that can be used to send notes, chords, voltage, control, LFO and all sorts.

Touch Innovations ditch subscription model for Emulator 2

23 Nov 2017 in Studio

Emulator 2 customisable touch-screen MIDI controller software is now available at a regular pay-once price after they killed off the "unpopular" subscription model.

Erica Synths Acidbox III brings Polivoks VCF to the desktop

22 Nov 2017 in Synths

The Acidbox III pulls the Erica Synths Black Polivoks filter out of Eurorack and into a desktop form factor. This time it's in stereo, with lowpass and bandpass, LFO, envelope follower and overdrive.

Gilbert: a DIY synth prototype inspired by MC202, SH101 and SH09

22 Nov 2017 in Synths

DinSync's Paul Barker has been sharing images and video of a new prototype synthesizer called Gilbert inspired by the classic Roland MC-202, SH-101 and SH-09. It's shaping up nicely.

Varigate 4+: Malekko upgrades their 4 channel 8 step sequencer with CV

22 Nov 2017 in Synths

The Varigate 4+ brings CV to Malekko's compact sequencing party. 4 channels of gate and/or CV sequencing with added Glide, Scale, Quantizing, Pulse Width, Play/Stop and 16 save locations.

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RIP Sonar! Gibson ceases development of all Cakewalk products

21 Nov 2017 in Studio

Shock news! Gibson has pulled the plug on Sonar and all other Cakewalk products. User support will continue as well as access to online assets but it's all over for Sonar users.

VCV Rack reaches version 0.5 and is ready to take over the world

21 Nov 2017 in Synths

The development of VCV Rack has been swift and currently 25 third-party developers are poised to release modules for the platform. This could become a new standard of virtual synthesis.

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Synthesizer Evolution: a hand illustrated homage to the humble synth

21 Nov 2017 in Synths

Illustrated by Oli Freke this poster maps out the history of production synthesizers from 1960 to 1995. It's a stunning work that radiates the illustrator's affection for these revolutionary instruments.

Ecosystem: Semi-modular environment for Max For Live

21 Nov 2017 in Synths, Studio

Ecosystem contains an organic, interconnected array of oscillating waveshapes, modulatable effects and automatable controllers. Patch it together into an evolving environment of sounds and discovery.

Eowave Capsule Titan MkII Eurorack synth-voice revealed in Tokyo

21 Nov 2017 in Synths

The Eowave Capsule Titan desktop semi-modular synthesizer voice gets an upgrade with sub sounds, noise generation, more envelops and VCA's. It can stand alone or be dropped into a larger Eurorack setting.

Bluetooth your iPad into your modular with 8 channels of CV with Mi.1e

20 Nov 2017 in Synths

Fresh out of the Tokyo Festival of Modular is an 8 channel Bluetooth-to-CV module. The Mi.1e and iPad app offers CV/Gate sequencing, gate sequencing or LFO modulation wirelessly into your Eurorack.

C Quencer DLX oscillator and sequencer from Tokyo Festival of Modular

20 Nov 2017 in Synths

A multi-functional module featuring two wavetable oscillators and a quantizer based sequencer and rhythm pattern generator with the ability to record all knob movements into the pattern.

Is MIDI getting an upgrade at last? ADC pushes for MIDI HD

19 Nov 2017 in Studio

In February we ran an article called "MIDI sucks", and the net went (slightly) bonkers. At Audio Developers Conference 2017, a ROLI designer set out his ideas for the future of this ageing technology.

Spotify buys SoundTrap: A new age in online music production and streaming?

19 Nov 2017 in Other

Not content to own the streaming rights to all our music Spotify wants to own the tools that create the music. SoundTrap is a cool online DAW that runs on everything - I can see why they like it.

Erica Synths release limited edition Acid Simona VCF based on Polivoks

17 Nov 2017 in Synths

To celebrate an awesome classical and electronic collaboration in Latvia's first techno opera Erica Synths have released a startling limited edition of their Polivoks VCF - meet Acid Simona VCF.

Launchpad Arcade: blast some loop action in your browser

16 Nov 2017 in Studio

Now you can remix other people's loop packs on any computer in the cool, browser-based Launchpad Arcade from Novation Music. You can even use it with the hardware Launchpad if you have it.

Teenage Engineering, smart speakers, China and cake

16 Nov 2017 in Other

Teenage Engineering have been working with Chinese company Raven to produce artificially intelligent smart speakers the likes of which you've never seen. Currently, H and R only speak Chinese and love cake.

Special Edition Throbbing Gristle TG ONE sample player module

15 Nov 2017 in Synths

TipTop Audio have been working with Throbbing Gristle's Chris Carter to curate a unique version of their ONE sample player. The TG ONE comes with new modes and 2 exclusive cards packed with TG samples.

Modor Eurorack Formant Filter is ready to morph your vowels

15 Nov 2017 in Synths

The Formant Filter from the Modor NF-1 is now available as a Eurorack module. It sounds every bit like you are running your oscillator through someone's throat.

CMixer digital mixer for live, DAW free mixing through your computer

14 Nov 2017 in Studio

With CMixer you could mix all your external hardware drum machines, synths and modular through your audio interface to your computer with plug-ins and EQ without having to mess about in a DAW.