Robin Vincent, Author at gearnews.com

Vector 2.5: touchable hybrid synth gets an update and reopens the shop

03 Mar 2021 in Synths

Production on the next batch of Vector Synth starts this week plus some major improvements to the preset management, curve mathematics and some housekeeping.

Roland Cloud models the iconic JD-800 cyber-synth, free trial during March

03 Mar 2021 in Synths

Roland releases the JD-800 Model Expansion for Zenology and Jupiter-X/Xm. You can try it out until the end of the month absolutely free.

Keys & Frequencies: Thomann’s online synthesizer event hits town on 27 March

02 Mar 2021 in Synths

Thomann is bringing together a bunch of brands, artists and creators for an online synthesizer jamboree called Keys & Frequencies.

Win a Vintage Minimoog in the 2021 Moog Foundation Raffle

02 Mar 2021 in Synths

It's raffle time again and on the 50th anniversary of the shipping of the first Minimoog the Bob Moog Foundation has a vintage Model D synthesizer on offer for $20 a ticket.

System80 upgrades the Jove filter with the 860 MK2

01 Mar 2021 in Synths

How can you possibly replace the awesome Jove filter? System80 believe they've added some improvements in the 860 MK2 - the nerve of some people!

Erica Synths: bunch of travelling lightweights! (with lids)

28 Feb 2021 in Synths

Erica Synth users are so puny they need carbon fibre cases to carry their modular in and these are the lightest and badest ever!

Algoritm FM Synthesizer: 9 operators of FM for Reason

25 Feb 2021 in Synths

Reason brings the fun to FM Synthesis with the colourful Algoritm FM and plays with 9 operators, filters and completely free routing.

Stochastic Instruments Stochastic Inspiration Generator

Stochastic Inspiration Generator taken on by Stochastic Instruments

25 Feb 2021 in Synths

Stochastic Instruments has taken on the manufacturing of the Stochastic Inspiration Generator and hopes to clear the backlog left by Omsonic.

Hinton Instruments SwitchMix II: Analogue matrix for CV and audio

24 Feb 2021 in Synths

The SwitchMix returns to Eurorack as a compact switched, true summing routing matrix for both audio and DC-coupled control voltages.

GForce OB-E: Oberheim 8-Voice synthesizer in stunning octaphonic detail

23 Feb 2021 in Synths

GForce Software has captured the huge sound of the legendary Oberheim 8-Voice synthesizer and stuck it in the OB-E virtual instrument for Apple Mac.

LA Circuits Bauhaus and Technicolor joins Suprematist, Moon Jock and more

22 Feb 2021 in Synths

A range of Buchla inspired and fabulously named Eurorack modules is now available from LA Circuits with many more to come.

PH Modular: 1U back panel extensions for Behringer synths mounted in Eurorack

21 Feb 2021 in Synths

Many Behringer synths are perfect for dropping into a Eurorack case but then you lose access to the back panel features. PH Modular has a solution.

Qu-Bit Cascade: Ratcheting envelopes, VCA, compressor and noise generator

19 Feb 2021 in Synths

Cascade is an over-functioning envelope generator with all sorts of other stuff going on in Qu-Bit's uniquely baffling and exciting way.

Beads, an illustrated history from Mutable Instruments

19 Feb 2021 in Synths

Émilie Gillet Of Mutable Instruments has articulated the fascinating journey from the concept of a "Clouds Light" in 2017 through to the release of Beads in an illustrated post on her forum.

Monster “Machin” coming from Baloran

19 Feb 2021 in Synths

Baloran, the makers of The River analog polysynth is working on a new monster synthesizer they are called "The Machin". The Machin It's very much a work in progress but Laurent Baloran can't hide his delight ...

System Coupe – The Case: ALM self-assembly Eurorack case

19 Feb 2021 in Synths

BusyCircuits has released the enclosure from their System Coupe as an all aluminium DIY 84HP Eurorack case.

Beads – Texture Synthesizer: The sequel to Clouds has arrived

16 Feb 2021 in Synths

Mutable Instruments has revealed the successor to the most successful Eurorack module of all time. It's called Beads and could be the reinvention we need right now.

ST Modular Oberhausen: CEM3340 based Complex Oscillator

16 Feb 2021 in Synths

From the prolific furnaces of ST Modular pours the Oberhausen Complex Oscillator based on a pair of CEM3340s and a pair of modulation oscillators.

Metropolix: Intellijel brings the X factor to Metropolis

16 Feb 2021 in Synths

Intellijel Metropolix evolves and expands upon its popular M-185 style sequencer with more tracks, modulation and performance features.

Analogue Solutions Colossus: Monumental synth and fabulous piece of furniture

15 Feb 2021 in Synths

Analogue Solutions has announced the fourth production run of the Colossus synthesizer and have opened preorders for people with a huge hole in their studio.

DROID: Is this the ultimate multi-function module?

15 Feb 2021 in Synths

The DROID system of modules and expanders from Mathias Kettner is now available and could replace half your Eurorack.

Black Joystick2: Grab control of your Eurorack mothership

12 Feb 2021 in Synths

The Erica Synths Black Joystick2 pumps out 8 channels of finger fiddling CV in all directions, 4 channels of motion recording, drones and LFOs.

Behringer 2600 Blue Marvin and Gray Meanie

Behringer opens pre-orders on Blue Marvin and Gray Meanie 2600 limited editions

11 Feb 2021 in Synths

Not content with their 2600 clone Behringer rolls out the more nuanced 2600 Blue Marvin and Gray Meanie versions of the classic ARP synthesizer. UPDATE: Preorders are open!