Figure gets jamming with Ableton Link
28 Jul 2016 in Synths
New update to Propellerhead/Allihoopa Figure iOS music making app brings Ableton Link for sync between devices and other apps.
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At last Behringer gives the synthesizer a name – DeepMind 12
28 Jul 2016 in Synths
Teaser number 5 reveals the name, DeepMind 12, and digital effects and is that an iPad editor app? I'm starting to get disappointed.
Skinning Sonar with Cakewalk’s Theme Editor
27 Jul 2016 in Studio
Sonar doesn't have to look rubbish anymore because the July update includes a Theme Editor to completely customise the entire interface.
Arturia KeyStep controller and sequencer now shipping
Arturia finally release the KeyStep MIDI/CV/Gate controller and sequencer and a cool video of three being used together - good job ugly is only skin deep
Radium, the post-modern tracker, reaches version 4
27 Jul 2016 in Studio
Radium offers a more graphical approach to the music editor tracker and opens us up to trying something vertical.
0-Coast tabletop patchable synth now shipping from Make Noise
27 Jul 2016 in Synths
Patch it, don't patch it: the 0-Coast is the tabletop monophonic synthesizer that will fit into any setup, MIDI or modular.
Erica Synths launch DIY Synth Voice
26 Jul 2016 in Synths
Pick up your soldering iron and start assembling your own Eurorack mono-synth module with the DIY Synth Voice.
Electro-Harmonix resurrect the Mini Synthesizer for iOS
26 Jul 2016 in
Crappy old 1980's Mini Synthesizer is reborn on the iPad with the crappiness perfectly emulated - more curiosity than classic but certainly different.
Wave your phone, make music: The AC Sabre
25 Jul 2016 in Synths
Air Craft wants to find the mojo of the posing, performing guitarist in MIDI controller form. Could the AC Sabre iPhone app be it?
JoMoX Alpha Base top secret drum machine leaked
25 Jul 2016 in
When JoMoX discontinued the XBASE range we lost two of the most authentic 808 and 909 drum machines. This leaked image of the Alpha Base just might be the replacement.
Yamaha reboot the MX Synthesizer black and blue
25 Jul 2016 in Synths
A load of MOTIF sounds stuffed into a light weight keyboard - you can't really call that a "synthesizer" these days.
Countdown to the end of Windows 10 free upgrade
25 Jul 2016 in Other
The Windows 10 free upgrade ends on 29th July - here's 5 reasons to upgrade and 5 reasons not to.
Behringer to set up new synthesizer division
24 Jul 2016 in Synths
Due to the impressive response to their maddening synthesizer teaser campaign Behringer are looking to make more synths.
Behringer synthesizer has 12-note poly in teaser 4
24 Jul 2016 in Synths
Teaser number 4 reveals the unexpected polyphony count and a more ambient, pad feel. Come Behringer, stop it now, let's have it!
Reimagining DAW keyboard shortcuts with Pio One
23 Jul 2016 in Studio
Transparent mechanical keys can display whatever context aware text or image you want as a macro keyboard shortcut. Nifty!
Foot Control everything with ControllerHub 8 from Amelia Compass
22 Jul 2016 in Synths
The ControllerHub 8 can take up to 8 expression pedals, sustain pedals and foot switches and map them to anything for completely versatile foot based performance control.
Pittsburgh Modular tease us with silver knobs
21 Jul 2016 in Synths
Another synthesizer being teased this time from Pittsburgh Modular in a ridiculously angled tweeted photo
Korg release new OS and colours for Electribe 2 and 2s
21 Jul 2016 in
Did the petition from disgruntled Electribe users actually work? Yes, and no, probably.
Ableton Live 9.7 pushes Push
21 Jul 2016 in Studio
New update from Ableton tweaks and enhances the Push hardware controller.
Nektar Impact LX+ range gives a little extra
Nektar update their DAW friendly MIDI keyboard controllers and make something good slightly better with the Impact LX+
Chime Sharp, the music remixing puzzle game returns
20 Jul 2016 in Studio
Manipulate music while playing Tetris on a sequencer grid - Chime Sharp is a wonderfully creative waste of your time with tracks from CHVRCHES, Chipzel, Haiku Salut and many more.
Minimoog Model D returns to full production
19 Jul 2016 in Synths
They've done it! Moog have returned to full production on the Minimoog Model D after 30 years and massive popular demand.
New Vintage Reverbs for Studio One from Convology
19 Jul 2016 in Studio
Douse yourself in vintage reverbs and place your music into some legendary space.
Third Behringer synthesizer teaser video reveals even more
19 Jul 2016 in Synths
Come on Behringer, not sure we can cope with any more teasing, show us the synthesizer already!