Mutable Instruments Clouds gets a beat mangling firmware update from Kammerl
28 Mar 2017 in Synths
Kammerl is a new alternative firmware that brings beat repeating and slicing to Mutable Instruments Clouds Eurorack module.
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Blinksonic Processorz: free performance remix effects for Reaktor Blocks
28 Mar 2017 in Synths
If you own Reaktor Blocks then prepare to lose a couple of hours playing with Processorz, a free remix effects processor that's too much fun.
Moog has come to the end of the Voyager XL
27 Mar 2017 in Synths
Moog have announced the discontinuation of the last of the Voyager range of synthesizers - the Voyager XL. What next for Moog?
VK-2 Viking synthesizer for Reason misses the point of modular
27 Mar 2017 in Synths
Blamsoft's VK-2 Viking is a fabulous virtual model of Moog modular for Reason 9.2 that's totally wound up and boggled our synthesizer correspondent.
Troll8: micro-sized synthesizer, sequencer, controller and drum machine
27 Mar 2017 in Synths
Troll8 is a teeny weeny micro synthesizer, drum computer and sequencer from Kiel University. Loads of functionality but is it too small to be useful?
VirtualMIDISynth: a Windows MIDI synth that doesn’t suck
26 Mar 2017 in Synths
The Microsoft GS Wavetable synth is 21 years old and still the only MIDI file player in Windows. VirtualMIDISynth aims to do something about that.
Mescaline experimental synthesis sculpture from Folktek
24 Mar 2017 in Synths
Mescaline is a combination of art, design, electronics and sonic exploration for a truly intoxicating synthesis experience.
Hyve Touch Synth gets funded in hours on Kickstarter
23 Mar 2017 in Synths
Skot Weidmann's Hyve DIY workshop synth is being made available for everyone - this is a great day! It's on Kickstarter now.
Magix Music Maker now available for free
23 Mar 2017 in Studio
The entry level version of Magix Music Maker is now available for free giving you 8 tracks of loop-laden music making with effects and virtual instruments
Audiobus 3: New version ready for release
23 Mar 2017 in Synths
Audiobus 3 is just waiting for Korg Gadget to get it's act together and then it could well have cracked the idea of an iPad as a music workstation
Can Apple’s new, cheap iPad tempt musicians into an upgrade?
22 Mar 2017 in Other
Could Apples new iPad have the grunt and the price to finally tempt me to upgrade from my old iPad and make music apps run properly?
Percussa Synthor System 8 open for pre-orders
21 Mar 2017 in Synths
Percussa's weirdly wireless and physical AudioCube manipulation, controller and Synthor hardware synth is now available for pre-order, and it ain't cheap.
Moog Prodigy clone: the Prodigy ER-16 for Eurorack released via Polish eBay
21 Mar 2017 in Synths
The Prodigy ER-16 is 42hp of Moog Prodigy brilliance for your Eurorack modular. It's available again in very small numbers on eBay.
Free Cloudlab 200t Buchla based modular instrument for Reaktor
21 Mar 2017 in Synths
Experience the awesomeness of Buchla modular West coast synthesis in Cloudlab 200t a free instrument for Reaktor.
Future Retro demo their new Transient drum module for Eurorack
20 Mar 2017 in Synths
Future Retro release a video of their first Eurorack module called Transient and it's got a lot of drums in it.
Could the Behringer OB-Xa spell doom for Shear Electronics Relic 6?
20 Mar 2017 in Synths
Behringer is recreating the Oberheim OB-Xa. Could this be the end for Shear Electronic's Relic-6 recreation of the OB-X?
Lets go to Outer Space with AudioThing’s Space Echo plug-in
19 Mar 2017 in Studio
Take the Starship Dub into Outer Space with AudioThing's plug-in homage to the Roland Space Echo.
Erica Synths release complete DIY Polivoks inspired modular system for €1000
17 Mar 2017 in Synths
Erica Synths release an 8 module Polivoks inspired DIY system. Build the whole thing with a case included for only €1000.
Expert Sleepers Disting Mk4: Is it here yet?
17 Mar 2017 in Synths
Come on Expert Sleepers, stop teasing and release the Disting Mk4 already. New tutorial videos have emerged but just shut up and take my money.
Chopping Kinky wavefolding Eurorack module from Befaco
16 Mar 2017 in Synths
Chopping Kinky is a great name for an indie band but it's also a wavefolding Eurorack module from Befaco.
Fulltone Collection released for Amplitube by IK Multimedia
16 Mar 2017 in Guitar
3 classic Fulltone recreations of vintage effects recreated by IK Multimedia. That 80's Rack Chorus, Solid State Tape Echo and OCD overdrive now available for Amplitube.
Elektron Digitakt 8-voice digital drum computer interactive on-line demo
15 Mar 2017 in Synths
Elektron release price and shipping details on their Digitakt 8-track digital drum machine plus you get to play with it online in your browser. Pre-orders are open.
Analog Strings with a throbbing twist from Output
15 Mar 2017 in Synths
Analog Strings combines sampled orchestra with vintage synths and weird tape loops, controlled by wires of pulsing liquorice. Have they found a different take on the string sound library?
Seek: the Eurorack 64 step sequencer you’ve been looking for
14 Mar 2017 in Synths
Seek is a 12 pattern, 64 step sequencer with random generative algorithms squeezed into a 12hp Eurorack module. For people who like to program with finger-tips.