Synthfest UK is back!
11 Mar 2022 in Synths
The largest synthesizer exhibition in the UK is back at The Octagon in Sheffield this October where you can meddle with modular and satisfy your synth senses.
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Cherry Audio asks: What’s your dream synth?
11 Mar 2022 in Synths
In a new 30 second teaser, Cherry Audio is posing a question about dream synthesizers while suggesting that it has one right up its sleeve ready to reveal next week.
Roland50 Studio is going to ruin your day
11 Mar 2022 in Synths
An 808, 303 and 101 running in my browser? Say goodbye to your productivity because the Roland50 Studio is going to keep you busy and entertained all day.
SoundForce Dual LFO: CV control, dual tap and syncable
11 Mar 2022 in Synths
Syncable to any signal plugged into the Tap inputs the Dual LFO soaks up your rhythms and outputs modulation with a wide choice of waveforms.
Noise Engineering Bundle 1: Digital modular weirdness for your DAW
10 Mar 2022 in Synths
Noise Engineering has released three new VST plugins based on the Cursus Vereor, Basimilus Iterita and Desmodus Eurorack modules.
Behringer keeps the synth tease machine rolling
10 Mar 2022 in Synths
Behringer keeps busy on social media with photos of their Roland SH-5 clone, updates to the BRC32, and community-led design tweaks to the mini-synths.
Buchla 200 Series Classic Reissue: Definitive West Coast modular
10 Mar 2022 in Synths
Buchla has brought back the classic 200 series modules with some redesigning help from Roman Filippov of Black Corporation. This is complex modular at its finest.
BVR Instruments TS1: Trigger and note Sequencer with on screen editing
08 Mar 2022 in Synths
The screen-led TS1 offers complex compositional note and trigger sequencing and pattern generation over CV and MIDI for Eurorack.
ALM Busy Circuits MFX: Stereo multi effects in 6HP
08 Mar 2022 in Synths
The compact MFX is a stereo digital multi-effects processor with 14 effects programs and metering for your Eurorack.
How about a little mixer for your Behringer mini-synths?
07 Mar 2022 in Synths
Behringer had a meeting of engineers and came up with a draft proposal for a mixer and power hub for the new Soul/Spirit mini-synths. What do you think?
Behringer Model D Soul: The Model D but smaller
06 Mar 2022 in Synths
Behringer has taken out most of the synthy controls of their Model D Minimoog clone and crammed it into their cute "Soul" format for cut-price noise making.
Waldorf Iridium Keyboard: Like Quantum, only more Iridium
04 Mar 2022 in Synths
Waldorf Music's hints at a new synthesizer are revealed to be a keyboard version of their Iridium synthesizer which is a desktop version of the Quantum. Is this evolution?
Hiroaki Nishijima shows us the next Behringer synth he’s working on
04 Mar 2022 in Synths
Korg MS-20 inventor Hiroaki Nishijima has been working with Behringer on their new synth line and gave us a sneak preview of the Hirotribe groovebox.
Tangible Waves VMIX10: Volca focused 10 channel mixer
04 Mar 2022 in Synths
Tangible Waves, the makers of AE Modular, has gone out of the rack with the VMIX10 to produce a natty mixer for Volcas and other small synths.
Behringer 2-XM: It’s an Oberheim Two Voice
03 Mar 2022 in Synths
Behringer has produced a reproduction of the classic Oberheim Two Voice synthesizer featuring two SEM modules in its Eurorack/Desktop format.
Happy 303 Day! What’s your favourite box of ACID?
03 Mar 2022 in Synths
It's 303 day and so it's time to get squeaking on that filter, cranking up those basslines and embracing those long lost days of hope and happiness.
Neutral Labs Meg: Unique, simple, waveshaping
03 Mar 2022 in Synths
Neutral Labs have found a way to shift parts of a waveform rather than fold them to create an interesting take on modular waveshaping in Meg.
Berhinger UB-1: Matrix in a mini synth
02 Mar 2022 in Synths
Another mini-synth from Behringer this time embracing the sound of the Oberheim Matrix 6 and Matrix 1000.
Modal Electronics COBALT5S: Ultra-portable 5-voice virtual analogue synthesizer
01 Mar 2022 in Synths
Made from the same stuff as the COBALT8 but compact and portable. With 40 complex algorithms and 8 oscillators per voice, COBALT5S could be the synth to take everywhere.
Erica Synths to donate income to help humanitarian aid agencies in Ukraine
01 Mar 2022 in Synths
Erica Synths wishes to support the people of Ukraine by donating all of its income from a range of products so you can buy cool stuff and help Ukraine at the same time.
Polyphonic Pressure Generator: Polyphonic aftertouch from a regular keyboard
28 Feb 2022 in Synths
Polyphonic Pressure Generator (PPG) is a software utility from Tim Shoebridge that enables regular MIDI keyboards to generate polyphonic aftertouch - this could be huge!
Saturn: Behringer mini-synth takes on the Jupiter
28 Feb 2022 in Synths
Saturn is the third mini-synth in as many days and is a fascinating take on the Roland Jupiter-8. This one is looking a bit tastier.
New 1U/3U modules from Xodes for switching, randomising and logic
28 Feb 2022 in Synths
A bumper selection of new utility modules from Xodes in both 3U and 1U versions that can bring all sorts of usefulness to your rack.
DM48X: The unique MIDI harmonica wind controller goes wireless
28 Feb 2022 in Synths
Lekholm Instruments has announced a new version of their harmonica inspired MIDI wind controller. The DM48X has Bluetooth MIDI, a ribbon controller and slider control.