NAMM 2017: RD-2000 Stage Piano – Roland’s new benchmark
19 Jan 2017 in Synths
Roland bring the stage piano right up to date with the RD-2000.
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NAMM 2017: Toraiz AS-1 analog monosynth from Pioneer DJ is a single voice Prophet 6
19 Jan 2017 in Synths
A further collaboration between Dave Smith and Pioneer DJ finds the Toraiz AS-1 with a single voice analog Prophet 6 inside.
NAMM 2017: Teenage Engineering PO-32 Tonic can receive new sounds via FAX
19 Jan 2017 in Synths
It's not a sampler, The PO-32 Tonic is a drum machine that can send and receive data as audio squelches that sound a lot like a Spectrum 48k loading software.
NAMM 2017: Pittsburgh Modular showcase 6 new Lifeforms modules
19 Jan 2017 in Synths
Pittsburgh Modular update their Lifeforms range with 6 new modules and 2 fabulous complete modular systems for you take away in a 208hp road case.
NAMM 2017: Bitwig and Bastl collaboration still requires a DC Coupled interface
It was too good to be true! You still need a DC coupled interface to use Bitwig Studio 2 to interface with modular over CV. The Bastl box helps but doesn't solve the issue for regular interfaces.
NAMM 2017: Touché controller from Expressive E has another go
19 Jan 2017 in Synths
Fascinating controller from last year's NAMM is back and hopefully the Touché is for real this time.
Black Octasource sinister LFO from Erica Synths
18 Jan 2017 in Synths
An 8 waveform, 8 output morphing LFO from the blackest depths of Erica Synths, the Octasource is one scary module.
Do Bitwig and Bastl hold the keys to computer Eurorack integration?
Bastl post a mysterious image on Instagram of a device used in their collaboration with Bitwig. Could this be the DAW-to-Eurorack connection we've been after?
Polytik Modular – is it art or synthesis?
18 Jan 2017 in Synths
Polytik brings 4 remarkably shaped and designed synthesizer modules to Kickstarter. Is it design over function or are they as fun to play with as they look?
Isotonik editor for Novation Circuit goes pro
18 Jan 2017 in Synths
The guts of the Novation Circuit gets fully revealed and randomised in Isotonik's new Circuit Editor Pro software
Tiptop Audio tease ONE, a mysterious new module
17 Jan 2017 in Synths
Evidence is mounting that Toptop Audio are working on a digital, sample based, possibly granular module for Eurorack called ONE. Let's follow the breadcrumbs.
Spring-load your modular with EF110M Blackfly for Eurorack
16 Jan 2017 in Synths
Real springs bring real, human triggered noise generation to your Eurorack. Launching at NAMM the EF110M Blackfly is for serious hands-on wigglers.
A Pocket Operator Sampler from Teenage Engineering? Could be!
16 Jan 2017 in Synths
A picture has emerged that could represent an imminent PO Sampler from Teenage Engineering, or at least I think so.
MacBeth Exacta Synthesizer emerges from Scotland
16 Jan 2017 in Synths
Ken MacBeth teases a new synthesizer prototype on Facebook. The Exacta looks like something we need to hear sooner rather than later.
Tumbi-Tronik single string virtual Tumbi instrument from Bollywood Sounds
16 Jan 2017 in Synths
You know that twangy sound from that Panjabi MC Indian dance track from 1999? It was a Tumbi and Tumbi-Tronik is a virtual instrument dedicated to that traditional single stringed Indian instrument.
Music tech predictions for NAMM 2017
Robin dredges the depths of his imagination to gather some plausibly unlikely predictions for new technology we may find at NAMM 2017.
Hypermorph: a shapeshifting synth and sequencer for Ableton Live
13 Jan 2017 in Synths
Hypermorph gets kinetic with this 4 oscillator, morphing sound shifting device for Ableton Live and Max For Live
Bitwig announce Bitwig Studio 2
12 Jan 2017 in Studio
Bitwig Studio 2 focuses on modulation, device manipulation and CV/Gate integration as well as fixing most of the stuff that's been lacking.
Get angry for free with BeatBox Beast Kontakt library
12 Jan 2017 in Synths
Beatbox Beast is an angry bunch of samples taken from the mouths of the young and talented. It's free or for a €5 no-brainer you can get the full version.
NAMM 2017: Korg updates ARP, Kronos and MS-20
12 Jan 2017 in Synths
NAMM 2017 is all about the limited-editions for Korg this year. A full sized ARP, a gold Kronos, a platinum Krome and a white MS-20.
NAMM 2017: Korg Gadget leaps to desktop MacOS
12 Jan 2017 in Synths
Korg's virtual synth box music studio Korg Gadget transitions from iOS to the Mac - things are getting serious
Feel virtual knobs on a touch screen with TanvasTouch
11 Jan 2017 in Other
Haptic feedback from touch-screens has been long promised but never materialised - until now. Has TanvasTouch cracked a new level of touch-screen interaction?
Moog Music: New documentary takes us behind the scenes
10 Jan 2017 in Synths
Furiously colourful documentary of Moog Music that is worth half an hour of your time
NAMM 2017: Stylophone Gen X-1 sneak preview
08 Jan 2017 in Synths
An image has appeared of the Stylophone Gen-X1 to be launched at NAMM 2017 - can you tell what it is yet?