Robin Vincent, Author at gearnews.com

Sassy Audio Spreadsheet: Is this the nerdiest synth yet?

12 Apr 2021 in Synths

Enter the ordered, organised and accounted world of the Sassy Audio Spreadsheet - it Excels (!) as a virtual modular synthesizer and actually sounds really good.

Orobas: Eurorack Tube distortion and VCA now available

12 Apr 2021 in Synths

Fresh from Animal Factory Amplification is the Orobas Vacuum Tube VCA, Saturator and Distortion in one complex and fierce-looking module.

Moog Sound Studio: The Review

10 Apr 2021 in Synths

The Moog Sound Studio offers all you need to start making music with Moog semi-modular synths. We check out this pricy but fabulous bundle of noise.

Circuit Happy ML:2 is an Ableton Link-infused clock generator in just 2HP

09 Apr 2021 in Synths

From the company that brought us the Missing Link desktop Ableton Link box comes a Link infused Eurorack clock generator in just 2HP.

Rare Waves Grendel DC-2: Drone Commander 2 ready to take control

08 Apr 2021 in Synths

The Grendel DC-2 is a 2-oscillator analog synth voice for Eurorack with multiple LFOs, 2 filters, LPG and CV-Gate control for generating far more than drones.

Polyend Medusa V4.0: Introduces 6-voice 3-operator FM synth mode

07 Apr 2021 in Synths

Polyend releases a big update for its Medusa hybrid synth with a bag of enhancements and an FM synth engine. An awesome update, given that it's free.

Polyend Tracker Artist Editions: more than limited edition funky paint jobs

06 Apr 2021 in Synths

I originally thought these were just custom paint jobs to liven up the serious look of the Polyend Tracker but actually, there's something quite cool going on.

Dirtywave M8: Handheld synthesizer, sampler and tracker open for preorders

06 Apr 2021 in Synths

The Dirtywave M8 Tracker is an exciting looking handheld music-making machine that's ready to go. Preorders are open now!

Erica Synths Black System III: Performing modular with the lights off

05 Apr 2021 in Synths

Emerging out of the darkness is the third version of the Erica Synths Black performance rig. Pulling in modules old and new to form a superb box of sounds and exploration.

Edisyn: Synth Patch Editor covers over 60 synthesizers for free

05 Apr 2021 in Synths

Edisyn is Open Source and free to download and offers software MIDI control over a large range of synths with dozens of templates and room to build your own.

Polyeight: Behringer teases an enhanced Korg Polysix clone

03 Apr 2021 in Synths

A little bit too close to April Fools day Behringer has revealed a prototype of the Polyeight based on the Korg Polysix with a couple of extra voices.

Vermona DRM1 MKIV: the analog drum synth for the discerning electro-percussionist

31 Mar 2021 in Synths

The DRM1 gets a new update continuing the tradition of its legendary grasp of analogue electronic drum and percussion sounds.

Moog Sound Studio: magical all-in-one synth package

30 Mar 2021 in Synths

Choose from a Mother-32 and DFAM or Subharmonicon and DFAM as a cool synth studio package with a 2-tier stand, cables, artwork and a little mixer.

Pocket Beatbox: Coolest portable multisampler on the planet

30 Mar 2021 in Synths

Here's a fabulous device, a box of beats, a slab of rhythms and samples that you tap and play and enjoy and take with you that's both simple and complex designed by Koka.

Endorphin.es Ground Control and Golden Master

Endorphin.es introduces Golden Master Finaliser module and releases Ground Control

29 Mar 2021 in Synths

The Golden Master multi-band compressor and output module could keep your performances at the perfect level and the long awaiting Ground Control sequence is released today!

Dreadbox brings its new stompbox effects into focus

27 Mar 2021 in Synths, Guitar

These fabulously colourful stompboxes are revealed as the intriguingly named Kinematic, Lethargy, Darkness and RainDrops.

Synthetic Sound Labs overdrive Soviet tubes for the Tube VCA Model 2530

26 Mar 2021 in Synths

The deliciously warm Tube VCA / Timbral Gate from Synthetic Sound Labs is what happens when you blend Soviet-era tubes with modern analog technology.

Behringer plays spot the difference with the RD-8 MKII

25 Mar 2021 in Synths

The pursuit of perfection and authenticity has brought 4 black buttons to the RD-8 MKII and a lot of redesigning under the hood. BACK IN STOCK!

Weston Precision Audio gives us a Kick, Bass and DR-110

25 Mar 2021 in Synths

Two new modules from Weston Precision Audio; the B2 Kick Drum/Bass synthesizer and the AD110 analog drum module inspired by a certain Dr Rhythm.

Vega: Stochastic Sequencing from outer space

25 Mar 2021 in Synths

Pantala Labs Vega is a probabilistic Eurorack Stochastic Sequencer spinning in a circle of illuminated possibilities.

Gleetchlab 2021: Digital Audio Glitch Station

25 Mar 2021 in Synths, Studio

Gleetchlab 2021 is like something out of a fever dream. Design for glitch-based live performance by Giorgio Sancristoforo this is a DAW of madness.

MMXX T-APE: Bit mangled synth in a cassette based form factor

23 Mar 2021 in Synths

How brilliant is this? It's a bonkers "bytebeat" noise machine built in the form of a cassette. They are calling it MMXX T-APE and who cares if the sound has nothing to do with magnetic tape?

Recodrum: Arthur Joly’s finest drum machine

23 Mar 2021 in Synths

Brazillian synth maker Arthur Joly says that he has finally forged the Recodrum that he's always dreamed of. The finest hand-built, analog drum machine you'll ever find.