Robin Vincent, Author at gearnews.com

Blue Marble Synthesizer: Synths in space!

04 Oct 2023 in Synths

It's a blue marble in space, generating data to control synthesizers. It can only work in zero gravity, so Physical Synthesis wants to get it launched

Midweek Modular: Machina Bristronica festival of synths

04 Oct 2023 in Synths

Machina Bristronica took off over the weekend and packed in over 80 synth and modular brands along with workshops, live music and discussions.

Korg Drumlogue – hybrid rhythm machine firmware update

03 Oct 2023 in Drums, Synths

The Drumlogue from Korg gets a 1.2.0 firmware update, bringing new features, bug fixes and a lot more Sinevibe Nano Synth action.

Isla Instruments Caladan: Hybrid expandable polyphonic dream synth

02 Oct 2023 in Synths

Isla Instruments has announced that the Caladan hybrid super-synth inspired by the FutureSonus Parva is now available for preorder.

Behringer Victor: PRO-VS vector synthesis in Eurorack preorders open

02 Oct 2023 in Synths

The Vector synthesis-based Behringer Victor is now available for preorder with an unspecified delivery estimate of several months.

StaffPad Piano Capture: Uses AI to translate performances in notes

27 Sep 2023 in Studio

StaffPad can use the AI-powered Piano Capture to listen to a real performance and transcribe it directly into a readable piece of sheet music.

Midweek Modular: Octave Fuzz and a handsome bunch of solid modules

27 Sep 2023 in Synths

This week Expert Sleepers wakes us up with the Cicely fuzz box while we discover a lot of awesome modules that could underpin any solid modular system

PreSonus Studio One 6.5: Dolby Atmos Integration for immersive mixing

26 Sep 2023 in Studio

Studio One 6.5 features state-of-the-art immersive mixing with integrated spatial audio production, new plugins, improved score and DAWproject support

DAWproject: Has transferring projects between DAWs become a reality?

26 Sep 2023 in Studio

Updates to Bitwig Studio and PreSonus Studio One support the new DAWproject open exchange format. Can we really move whole projects between DAWs?

Befaco Fx Boy Gameboy Cartridge based effects module

23 Sep 2023 in Synths

Befaco's bonkers cartridge-based FX Boy hot swappable effects module is officially released and comes with seven cartridges from very cool places.

Loog Piano: Can Loog Guitars redefine the beginners piano?

22 Sep 2023 in Synths

Loog is bringing its educational and kid-friendly instrument-building to the piano with the Loog Piano. It's portable, compact and looks pretty tasty.

Bastl Instruments Kastle ARP: Pocket sized modular mayhem

22 Sep 2023 in Synths

Bastl Instruments' Kastle ARP is an alarmingly fun modular melody generator that forces sine waves through a digital waveshaper for tonal delights.

Midweek Modular: Nanopatching, ShapeShifting and You Only Distort Once

20 Sep 2023 in Synths

This week DF Audio gives us a tiny patchbay, Clank has a shape-shifting VCO and Manifold Research Centre distorts and generates tap-tempo modulations.

Is Modal Electronics bankrupt? Rumours of imminent demise unfounded

20 Sep 2023 in Synths

A filing with Companies House suggested that Modal Electronics Ltd had gone bankrupt. Christian Stahl (MD), says it's part of a complex restructuring.

AMSynths DIODE-01: Recreating the Roland System-100 Model 101 & 102

20 Sep 2023 in Synths

AMSynths reveals it's working on DIODE-01, a clone of the classic Roland System 101 synthesizer module with 102 features thrown in for good measure.

LIVEN 8Bit Warps wave memory synthesizer: V3.0 firmware – new features

18 Sep 2023 in Synths

SONICWARE's 8Bit Warps receives two updates today in the form of a v3.0 firmware update with new features, and a limited edition All Black version!

Midweek Modular: Acid filters, punchy mutes and CV generators

13 Sep 2023 in Synths

This week we get some juicy filtering from ADVA, Patching Panda gets percussive with Punch MG and Larix Electro generates CV with Ritournelle modules.

Dreadbox Hypnosis Reissue: Classic 80s FX are now semi-modular and DIY

12 Sep 2023 in Synths

The Hypnosis Reissue brings back the multi-effects box dripping with gooey 80s effects as a semi-modular desktop, Eurorack module and DIY kit.

Knobcon 2023: 4MS Meta Module puts virtual Eurorack into hardware modular

11 Sep 2023 in Synths

With Meta Module, 4MS appears to be running VCV Rack or some other Eurorack emulation within a hardware Eurorack module. Here's what we know.

SOMA Labs FLUX: Theremin inspired magnetic algorithmic synthesizer

09 Sep 2023 in Synths

FLUX has a uniquely expressive touchless keyboard that uses magnets to elicit seamless control over multiple parameters with a Theremin-like intent.

Knobcon 2023: Boredbrain XCELON voltage controlled stereo mixer

09 Sep 2023 in Synths

XCELON is a tasty-looking 6-channel stereo/dual mono mixer with voltage control via 26 CV inputs in 48 HP. But where's the master level control?

Knobcon 2023: 1010music brings bluebox to Eurorack

09 Sep 2023 in Synths

1010music unleashes the power of digital mixing upon the world of modular by transforming the desktop bluebox mixer into the bluebox Eurorack edition.

Pet Rock: Red Means Recording howls at the moon over this module

08 Sep 2023 in Synths

Jeremy Blake a.k.a. Red Means Recording loses his mind over the Pet Rock rhythm-generating module that's controlled by the phase and mood of the moon.