Robin Vincent, Author at gearnews.com

BlinkWheel: Electromechanical step sequencer controlled by LEDs

13 Nov 2017 in Studio

Hackspace experimenter Koka Nikoladze has constructed the BlinkWheel electromechanical step sequencer that's programmed by the placement of LEDs that blink and trigger samples as the wheel turns.

Gleetchlab 4: modular DAW of audio processing and mad manipulation

13 Nov 2017 in Studio

Gleetchlab 4 is for messing around with the nature of sound via 6 loopers and a load of processors to filter, stretch, delay, degrade, Gristleize, percolate, resonate and modulate.

XT Synth: space age guitar violin ribbon synth MIDI controller

13 Nov 2017 in Synths

Looking like the sort of instrument played by space rockers Andromeda on TV show Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, the XT Synth positively pulsates with possibilities.

trig31: 8-channel trigger-to-MIDI converter for Eurorack

13 Nov 2017 in Synths

Send triggers out to a drum machine or MIDI sound source with Vladimir Pantelic's trig31 8-channel trigger-to-MIDI converter. Time to dust off that Dr Rhythm or groovebox and get it back into your mix.

MalletSTATION: The MIDI controller that beats your beats with beaters

12 Nov 2017 in Synths, Studio

I had no idea that the MIDI input paradigm that was missing from my life was mallets. The Pearl Drum MalletSTATION is here to change all that and it's got to be this season's must-have controller.

MusineKit 2: A musical adventure playground

11 Nov 2017 in Studio

Developed by Sensomusic and La Muse En Circuit, MusineKit 2 brings a playful and creative musical box of modules to touch, control, manipulate and mess about with on Windows or MacOS. Pure joyfulness.

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

10 Nov 2017 in Synths

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.

North Coast Synthesis MSK 007 Leapfrog VCF

MSK 007 Leapfrog VCF: a filter like no other?

10 Nov 2017 in Synths

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 in Synths

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 in Synths

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 in Synths

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 in Synths

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 in Synths

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 in Synths

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 in Synths, Studio

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 in Synths, Studio

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.

Arturia go back to black for Keylab 88 and MiniLab MkII

03 Nov 2017 in Studio

Arturia are trying to get you excited by a change of colour to their Keylab 88 and MiniLab MkII MIDI controllers. We asked leading style experts for their view on a move to black.

Ableton Live 10: Full details and screenshots, it’s official!

02 Nov 2017 in Studio

Ableton Live 10 details and screenshots! We now have the official new and approved Ableton Live 10 features, devices, instruments and workflow - check them out.

Midi Quest: the ultimate synthesizer editor librarian arrives on iPad

01 Nov 2017 in Synths

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 in Synths

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 in Synths

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 in Synths

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 in Synths

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.

Music technology performances and workshops at We Are Robots festival

30 Oct 2017 in Studio, Other

We Are Robots brings together an industry conference, live performances, workshops, seminars and an exhibition of future-facing music technology awesomeness in the East End from 2nd to 5th November