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Instruo Harmonaig chord generating Eurorack module review
13 May 2017 in Synths
Harmonaig is a comprehensive harmony quantizer and chord generator for Eurorack, with deep modes of harmonic loveliness. We caught a first glimpse ahead of release.
XILS-Lab tackle the Polymoog with the PolyM virtual instrument
11 May 2017 in Synths
The 8 preset Polymoog is a rather strange beast, but one with a classic repertoire. XILS-Lab PolyM aims to tame it into a versatile virtual instrument
cellF: Cybernetic neural synthesizer grown from the creators cells
cellF is a "wet-alogue" synthesizer interface grown in a petri dish from the inventors own cells. It performs and "jams" along with human musicians and probably keep you awake at night.
Disting Mk4: Expert Sleepers adds audio recorder and MIDI-to-CV
10 May 2017 in Synths
The Expert Sleepers Disting Mk4 hits version 4.1 and adds some MIDI implementation with CV conversion and an audio recorder for capturing your performances.
Triaccord: A trilogy of synthesizers based on sight, hearing and touch
10 May 2017 in Synths
Triaccord explores sight, hearing and touch in this multimedia installation by artist Love Hultén. Three synthesisers, exquisitely presented.
Skin Motion Soundwave Tattoos put audio on your body forever
09 May 2017 in Other
Skin Motion have invented a way of tattooing audio onto your skin that actually plays back. This is not a joke, Soundwave Tattoos are completely real.
Resonans brings Physical Modelling to Reason for the first time
09 May 2017 in Synths
Just ahead of the wave of VST plug-ins Resonans Physical Synthesizer Rack Extension brings physical modelling to Propellerhead Reason for the first time.
LittleOne 3.0: virtual emulation of Moog Little Phatty rebooted
08 May 2017 in Synths
Xhun Audio goes back to the drawing board with LittleOne and produces a superb polyphonic emulation of the monophonic Little Phatty - why be restricted by hardware limitations?
Modularism: the ultimate modular box set
07 May 2017 in Synths
Modularism - Music from Somewhere on the Spectrum is a project to produce a 6LP box set of the finest modular synthesis artists and performers.
Windows 10 S: Is Microsoft’s new OS any good for music?
Windows 10 S is streamlined for security, simplicity and speed. But is it a super new OS for music production or will it leave musicians stranded?
Dial in the crazy with Twisted Electron’s Crazy8 MIDI and CV sequencer
Twisted Electrons new MIDI and CV sequencer, the Crazy8, has a "crazy" button for dialling beyond probability and into improvisation. Someone find us a demo!
Adidas TR-808 sneakers are not real – it’s just for fun!
04 May 2017 in Synths
Those fabulous looking, beat making, volume knob twiddling, Roland TR-808 inspired sneaker, shoe, trainer, boots are completely fake!
Deckard’s Dream has become a reality – Preorder now
03 May 2017 in Synths
Inspired by the Yamaha CS-80 and in celebration of the future-scapes of Vangelis Deckard's Dream is not replicant, it's a living breathing analogue 8 voice polysynth of the gods.
Super Furry limited edition Pete Fowler Atmegatron Synthesizer
03 May 2017 in Synths
The Pete Fowler Atmegatron is a limited edition run of the Atmegatron 8-bit hackable chiptune synthesizer with artwork by Super Furry Animals album cover designer Pete Fowler.
Nasty MSG noise synth with swappable nastiness chip
02 May 2017 in Synths
Designed as an attack on the sensibilities of synthesis the MSG noise generating DIY desktop demon can swap out different synthesis chips for unexpected experimentation and crackles.
Synthfarm hand-makes wooden polyphonic synthesizers
02 May 2017 in Synths
The Primatone is a hand-made, wooden, interactive polyphonic digital synthesizer from Synthfarm that brings a rustic approach to music making and interactivity.
Moog Synthesizer IIIc – the original modular – returns
29 Apr 2017 in Synths
Moog Music are building 25 reissue Moog Synthesizer IIIc modular synths from the original plans, art and circuit boards. It's a work of art, a piece of history and a bloody great synthesizer.
Propellerheads confirms Reason to include VST support
27 Apr 2017 in Studio
Propellerheads just confirmed what many thought would never happen: Reason 9.5 is to get VST plug-in support. We've got a video and all the details.
First listen to the Moog Drum Machine you’ll never own
27 Apr 2017 in Synths
Moogfest is nearly here and there are still spaces in the DIY workshop to build an exclusive DFAM Moog Drum Machine that no one else will ever own. Or just watch the video and weep like the rest of us.
Superbooth 2017 Show Report: Why this is the most exciting music trade show on Earth
26 Apr 2017 in Synths
Here's a round-up of the cool things our resident synth specialist Robin Vincent found at the electronic music technology synth-fest that is Superbooth 2017.
Superbooth 2017: Befaco Hexmixer nails the Eurorack mixer
How do you fit a proper mixer into 3U Eurorack? The Hexmixer and Hexpander from Befaco have solved it in a 6 channel mixer that fits vertically in two rows.
Superbooth 2017: Erica Synths Drum Sequencer Computer
25 Apr 2017 in Synths
Erica Synths reveal a computerised, old-school, keypad driven 16 channel Drum Sequencer that will trigger your whole world. Love that keypad - classic!
Superbooth 2017: Erica Synths Black Dual VCF
24 Apr 2017 in Synths
Erica Synths has a new Black Dual VCF that features two identical filters in series or parallel with a rather nice LED spectrometer.