Robin Vincent, Author at gearnews.com

Roland Boutique is back with the JX-08 and JD-08

09 Nov 2021 in Synths

Roland reworks the JD-800 and JX-8P into the compact and niftily crafted Boutique range of software-driven hardware sound modules.

Dysphonia: Heavenly DIY full-voice synthesizer from Dreadbox

08 Nov 2021 in Synths

Fancy a full voice modular desktop or Eurorack synthesizer that comes in a kit for inexperienced builders? Check out the Dreadbox Dysphonia for some heavenly DIY patching.

Teaser: Could Cherry Audio be taking on the ARP Quadra?

06 Nov 2021 in Synths

In a new teaser video Cherry Audio hints at a polyphonic and multi-part synth emulation with 4 buttons and uses morse code to reinforce the emphasis on "4". What does it all add up to?

Soundpaint takes on the Rhodes and Commodore 64 SID Chip

05 Nov 2021 in Synths

The new sampled instrument platform conjures up a 1976 Vintage Rhodes and does some ultra-deep sampling of the Commodore 64's chiptune soul.

Amalgam Hybrid FM and Subtractive Synthesizer for Reason

04 Nov 2021 in Synths

Amalgam is a Rack Extension for Reason that offers a combination of 3 Operator FM, Pulse Wave Oscillator, waveshaping and Ring Modulation.

Rossum SP-1200: Authentic reissue of the iconic SP-1200 Sampling Drum Machine

04 Nov 2021 in Synths

The leak becomes reality as Dave Rossum, the original designer of the E-mu SP-1200, announces it's time for a reissue.

StarLab: Strymon takes us on a reverberation time-warp

02 Nov 2021 in Synths

In the mould of Magneto comes the intriguing Starlab Modular Transformation Machine which explodes into Galatic reverbs, modulated delays and Karplus-Strong synthesis.

Leak: Is Dave Rossum working up a new E-mu SP-1200?

02 Nov 2021 in Synths

A photo of an SP-1200 with the word "Rossum" on it is a bit of a giveaway and Rossum Electro-Music has a mysterious announcement lined up for tomorrow which could have "Serious Repercussions".

Knob Knobs: Upgrade your pots with these fiddle enhancements

30 Oct 2021 in Synths

Beautify and bedazzle your gear with these awesome knob upgrades from Knob Knobs that can add a new dimension to your knob-twiddling.

Mosaic pumps up the 1U range with 5 more modules

29 Oct 2021 in Synths

Mosaic is pushing the 1U platform with 5 fully fledged modules including a State Variable Filter, LFO, Random, Sample |Hold and Tap.

Analogue Solutions Colossus now available in black

29 Oct 2021 in Synths

We know you've been holding out on the £32k Colossus because it doesn't fit with your studio's moody aesthetic but now you can have it in a stylish black.

Soundpaint: Ultra-Deep Sampled Instrument platform

29 Oct 2021 in Synths

Soundpaint is a new source of deep-sampled instruments that claim to offer unheard levels of realism and unparalleled authentic content. It launches with a free Steinway grand piano - let's check it out.

Inertia: Curves, motion and mass in a universal movement simulator

28 Oct 2021 in Synths

From New Systems Instruments comes Intertia; an intriguing Eurorack module that's disguised as an LFO but inspired by the Serge Dual Universal Slope Generator.

2HP has dug up the Cat and brought a friend

27 Oct 2021 in Synths

The Cat is back for Halloween in an all-new version with an improved synthesis engine and has a strung-out friend in the shape of the Catnip effects module.

Best Eurorack effects modules to add adventure to your modular rack!

23 Oct 2021 in Synths

Processing audio within your rack can add a fun and adventurous layer to your patches. Here's our pick of the best new effects modules for Eurorack.

Review: Sound Object #5, a Russian built beast of an analogue monosynth

23 Oct 2021 in Synths

Hand-built in Russia, Sound Object #5 is a two-oscillator analogue monosynth with duophonic tendencies. And it's pure bonkers. Let's check it out!

LIVEN Bass&Beats: Wavetable groovebox from Sonicware

22 Oct 2021 in Synths

New in the LIVEN range of musical groove boxes comes Bass&Beats that combines a wavetable bass engine with a library of EDM focused rhythm sounds.

Behringer EDGE: A percussion synth companion for your CRAVE

21 Oct 2021 in Synths

Behringer spins the Moog DFAM into the colourfully semi-modular EDGE to run alongside their CRAVE synth with dual VCOs, sync and FM.

Predator 3: Best looking and best sounding Rob Papen synth ever

21 Oct 2021 in Synths

Predator 3 has a redesigned interface, a fabulous waveform display, new waves, filters, effects and Multi Envelopes with recoded analogue modelling.

AM Synths AM997 Dual Trigger Converter will sort your S-Trig from your V-Trig

20 Oct 2021 in Synths

If you are trying to interface your 900 series replica Moog modules with the rest of your Eurorack then the AM997 will sort out the triggering and for less than the Behringer alternative.

IKLECTIK: Build a Eurorack modular synth workshop with Ewa Justka

20 Oct 2021 in Synths

IKLECTIK presents a DIY workshop with Polish electronic noise artist Ewa Justka over 6 Sundays in which you'll build an entire modular synthesizer.

Spectrasonics launches Sonic Extensions for Omnisphere

20 Oct 2021 in Synths

Omnisphere evolves to take on new sound content that includes deep multi-sampled instruments, custom controls and exclusive effects.

Fidget Spinner LFO will have you spinning with modulations

19 Oct 2021 in Synths

It's exactly what you think it is! You spin the fidget spinner and you get voltage oscillations out the other end for a colourful manually operated LFO.