The Magic Power Cable: Power your 9V DC synths from 5V USB
21 Jun 2021 in Synths
The Magic Power Cable takes the 5V output of a USB socket and steps it up to power any 9V DC powered synthesizer or guitar pedal (with adapter).
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DATA Synth Gold XO: Interactive digital noise
21 Jun 2021 in Synths
The Data Synth Gold XO is an updated version of the ".zilver" Data Synth and brings 70 algorithms of chiptune inspired noise and bad behaviour.
MatrixBrute Noir Edition officially released
18 Jun 2021 in Synths
It's no longer a leak or a rumour; MatrixBrute Noir Edition is real and looking darkly fabulous in its sleek black coat.
Befaco Morphader: Crossfade multichannel CV and audio
17 Jun 2021 in Synths
Morphader is a four-channel CV controlled crossfader that can handle both CV and audio signals for a complete scene shift right inside your modular.
Elektron Digitakt OS 1.30 Update: Filters, 2nd LFO and more
17 Jun 2021 in Synths
Digitakt owners rejoice! Elektron has a bunch of goodies for your sampling drum machine including another LFO, external signal mixing and new filters.
Sampleson REED106: Spectral Modelled electric piano that’s never the same
17 Jun 2021 in Synths
Sampleson says that every note is uniquely generated and with small variations making it feel more alive every time you play.
An engineering update on Behringer’s DS-80 clone of the CS-80
16 Jun 2021 in Synths
Behringer shares a workshop photo and a bit of story behind the development of its CS-80 clone. The bottom line? It's all going to take some time.
COBALT8 Firmware update 1.1 brings 6 new algorithms
16 Jun 2021 in Synths
Modal Electronics has released an update for the COBALT8 virtual analogue synthesizer adding 6 new algorithms and numerous other workflow enhancements.
Low Frequency Expander 3.0: Classic OB-6 and Prophet LFE gets an update
14 Jun 2021 in Synths
The LFE is a hardware modulation expander for the OB-6, Prophet 5, 6, 10 and more and its just had an overhaul.
Moog is being sued for misogyny and discrimination
14 Jun 2021 in Synths
Alarming allegations are being made against Moog Music by a former employee, who is suing her former employer for "intentional discriminatory acts and practices", seeking $1.1 million in damages.
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Superbooth 21: Tickets on sale now
14 Jun 2021 in Synths
The most important synthesizer show of the year is back for a real-life, in-person Superbooth in September provided you have a negative Covid-19 test or vaccination passport.
NUSofting Sinmad: VA and physical modelling synth for improvising sounds
11 Jun 2021 in Synths
Sinmad has a novel approach to sound generation and a peculiar and organic voice combining two methods of synthesis in a colourful interface to encourage improvised sound discovery.
Source and Confluence: VCO and Expander from Tenderfoot Electronics
11 Jun 2021 in Synths
Source is an analog VCO and LFO with a huge frequency range and Confluence brings in some optional wave mixing, crossfading and noise.
Dual Dagger: Stereo Spectrum Slasher from Shakmat Modular
10 Jun 2021 in Synths
Get your stereo signals filtered with Dual Dagger offering a low-pass, high-pass and when coupled together a band-pass filter.
Spooky limited edition Dreadbox Typhon now available
10 Jun 2021 in Synths
Exclusively available via Synthesizer.gr this limited edition Typhon comes with a new paint job and a bank of gloomy sounds curated by Dimitris Pavlidis.
Rachael: Preorders open on Black Corporations Ring Modulating Deckard’s Voice companion
10 Jun 2021 in Synths
First announced two years ago Rachael is an analogue companion to the Deckard's Voice offering Ring Modulation, an envelope, LFO and VCO.
Toybox Nano Pack 2: More modules for Reaktor Blocks than you could ever need
09 Jun 2021 in Synths
How do you top an uber pack of 500 Reaktor Blocks modules? Why with 700 modules of course! Nano Pack 2 covers every function you can think of and more.
HY-SEQ32: Analog inspired 32-step sequencer for your DAW
07 Jun 2021 in Synths
HY-Plugins has harnessed the vibe of hardware step sequencers to bring evolving patterns and modulations to the desktop.
Nemesis 2: reinvents FM synthesis with NeoFM
07 Jun 2021 in Synths
Tone2 are boasting an easier and more powerful version of FM synthesis in the new version of Nemesis. So, what's NeoFM got to offer?
Studio Electronics SE-3X: 3-voice paraphonic synth with 4 classic filters
06 Jun 2021 in Synths
The SE-3X paraphonic rack mount synth comes with the Minimoog, Juno, ARP and SEM filters for a complete Resonant Filter Collection to run those 3 oscillators through.
Strombox: Modular cases for modular synthesizers
04 Jun 2021 in Synths
For your Eurorack enclosure needs, Stromboxes are configurable, modular and expandable and come either assembled or flat pack, raw or oiled.
Invader 2: No nonsense polyphonic virtual synthesizer
04 Jun 2021 in Synths
Invader 2 has 8 voices, looks like a synthesizer is supposed to look and sounds like one too. Pay what you want? Bring on the invasion.
Plinky: 8-Voice Synthesizer plastered in icons and full of fragility
04 Jun 2021 in Synths
Plinky is a playfully melancholic polyphonic synthesizer in Eurorack or desktop form that wears its fragility in a touchable interface.
Behringer RD-9 Rhythm Designer full details and price
03 Jun 2021 in Synths
At last, the full official details have arrived on the long-awaited RD-9 along with confirmation of the highly anticipated price of $349.