Robin Vincent, Author at gearnews.com

Roland redefines the future with a D-50 Linear synthesizer experience

06 Sep 2017 in Synths

Roland hint at something to do with a D-50 Linear Synthesizer for 909 day this year. But they've already released the VSTi plugin version so why all the mystery?

Generate frightening noises with the Evil Drum Oscillator module

06 Sep 2017 in Synths

The Evil Drum Oscillator captures the flatulence of demons, feasts on the possession of capacitors and laughs at the death throws of electronics. It's a beautifully scary module for your Eurorack.

MBS-100: Soviet-style monophonic bass synth from AVP Synthesizers

06 Sep 2017 in Synths

The MBS-100 is a classic looking bass synthesizer in a Soviet era style. Designed and built in Moscow does it have enough grit and character to penetrate the crowded mono-synth market? Now with video!

SyndtSphere: free spherical polyphonic morphing virtual synthesizer

04 Sep 2017 in Synths

Take an understated polyphonic virtual synthesizer, throw all its presets into a 3D spherical space and let them morph into one another. That's SyndtSphere, and it's free - check it out.

The VOX Continental is back and it’s bold

01 Sep 2017 in Synths

The VOX Continental Keyboard injects itself with three classic organs, three electric pianos and three acoustic pianos to create what it believes to be the ultimate stage keyboard - in orange.

WaveG monophonic analog synthesizer and digital step sequencer

31 Aug 2017 in Synths

Just landed on Kickstarter is an intriguing and strangely retro combination of monophonic synthesizer and separate digital step sequencer. They are not looking for much to kick it off.

Bastl’s 60Knobs controller for Sonic Potion’s LXR drum machine arrives

31 Aug 2017 in Synths

60Knobs (or SixtyKnobs) is Bastl's long awaited controller and expansion programmer for Sonic Potion's 6 voice LXR drum machine. All 60 knobs come in a bag as part of the kit - get soldering!

Has Ableton Live 10 been spotted in a DJ Jazzy Jeff video?

31 Aug 2017 in Studio

DJ Jazzy Jeff can be seen using Ableton Live in an episode of Rhythm Roulette, but it looks different enough to prompt speculation over whether this is the long awaiting Ableton Live 10.

DSI Prophet REV2 16 voice polysynth lands on the desktop

30 Aug 2017 in Synths

The 16 voice Prophet REV2 polyphonic analog synthesizer comes to the desktop in a compact and powerful form. This is going to give the Novation Peak a serious run for its money.

Subsequent 37: Moog’s new standard in paraphonic analog synthesis

29 Aug 2017 in Synths

Moog Music's modern classic, the Sub 37 paraphonic analog synthesizer gets an evolutionary upgrade to the Subsequent 37, but stops just short of CV interconnectivity.

ARO: 8 step sequencer and sound generator desktop box with handles

29 Aug 2017 in Synths

Out of South America comes the ARO analog sequencer and sound module with a bright and lively disposition and those awesome carrying handles. Apparently, it's the first of many.

Tasty Chips Electronics crowd funds their GR-1 granular synthesizer

25 Aug 2017 in Synths

Hardware granular synthesis is a rarity, perhaps only found in eclectic modular modules. The Tasty Chips GR-1 aims to change that by launching their polyphonic hardware granular synth on Kickstarter.

The Hog Shed Monster Synthesizer Sequencing Brain

24 Aug 2017 in Synths

Is The Hog Shed Monster some kind of mystic steam punk creature strapped to the underbelly of a Harley Davidson? Or a hunk of wood with a sonar controlled 4-voice wavetable synth inside?

iRig Keys I/O: IK Multimedia’s mobile music production station

24 Aug 2017 in Studio

The iRig Keys I/O believes it's invented the idea of combining a USB MIDI keyboard with an audio interface and throws in some software. After the teaser, I'm disappointed.

iMono/Poly: Korg takes its iconic 4 VCO analog synthesizer to iOS

23 Aug 2017 in Synths

Hold onto your iPad, here comes an authentic recreation of Korg's classic 4 VCO Mono/Poly. The iMono/Poly brings fatness to your iOS tablet as long as it's current and powerful.

ROLI’s Equator MPE software synthesizer now available on its own

22 Aug 2017 in Synths

You no longer need to buy a ROLI Seaboard to enjoy the MPE showcase synthesizer Equator. In fact, you don't need an MPE keyboard either. It's available now for everyone.

Kenton Pro CV to MIDI single synth converter

22 Aug 2017 in Synths

When you need a job done properly trust Kenton to provide a no nonsense solution to the unglamorous world of CV-to-MIDI conversion. Pro CV to MIDI - job done.

CRAFTsynth takes on Minilogue and SH-01a – if you buy four

22 Aug 2017 in Synths

A new update to the Modal Electronics CRAFTsynth introduces a Poly mode where you can chain them together to create a full-on polyphonic synthesizer. Or maybe get a Roland SH-01a for the same price?

vcf1: Waldorf put the Rocket and 2-Pole filter into Eurorack

21 Aug 2017 in Synths

A fierce analog multimode filter with three stages of gain, distortion and drive, two CV controls over cutoff and one over the self-oscillating resonance. The vcf1's clean layout belies its more extreme heart.

Sequence intervals with Tonic by Rebel Technology

21 Aug 2017 in Synths

It's a new concept in sequencing where melodies are generated from triggers. Tonic has 1 adjustable and 5 fixed intervals with trigger inputs and manual buttons - can someone please explain it to me?

mPiano: The most futuristic piano and controller you’ve ever seen

21 Aug 2017 in Synths

If a piano fell through a worm hole from the future then this would be it. The mPIANO is an exquisitely designed MPE controller beautifully built by Austrian company ALPHA Pianos.

The Gristleizer: 4 modules emerge from the sound of Throbbing Gristle

20 Aug 2017 in Synths

Future Sound Systems have been working with Chris Carter and Roy Gwinn to recreate Throbbing Gristle's classic Gristleizer guitar effects sound in Eurorack. We got our first look at ModularMeets Leeds.

Is U-He working on a virtual modular system?

19 Aug 2017 in Synths

Urs Heckmann of U-He has been publishing videos of his modular musical creations from his Eurorack system. Could this be an indication of the next software synth he's developing?

Is the Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 any good for music production?

18 Aug 2017 in Studio

In light of recent reliability concerns, SurfaceProAudio.com set out to investigate the Surface Pro 2017's ability to do music production. It's resulted in an hour long video of depth and detail.