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Why MP3 will be around for a long, long time
15 May 2017 in Other
Fraunhofer say MP3 isn't dead, they've just grown apart, broken up over artistic differences and have run off with the children.
0-Coast inspired Ripplemaker synthesizer coming to iOS
15 May 2017 in Synths
Bram Bos is developing a West-Coast inspired semi-modular synthesizer for iOS called Ripplemaker. Looks like something you can really get your Krell on with.
Invasors for Kontakt: Analogue-inspired synthesis done right
15 May 2017 in Synths
Invasors brings the feel and sound of analog hardware into the Kontakt software interface giving an enjoyably tweakable and inviting sound making experience.
Ants! Analogue semi-modular ready to go
15 May 2017 in Synths
The successfully Kickstarted Ants! from Plankton Electronics has entered production and are now taking preorders. If you're a backer then keep an eye on the post!
Collaborate by iPhone with MusicMessages for iMessage
Don't fiddle with Facebook on your phone, write cool tunes in iMessage and get your mates to collaborate. MusicMessages is a step sequencer within a messaging app - cool.
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.