Robin Vincent, Author at gearnews.com

NAMM 2021: Noise Engineering breaks into Pro Tools with three AAX plugins

21 Jan 2021 in Synths

Virtual versions of three of Noise Engineerings most alarming Eurorack modules: Basimilus Iteritas, Cursus Vereor and Desmodus and VST versions will come soon!

NAMM 2021: ADDAC System ADDAC112 VC Looper and Granular sampler

21 Jan 2021 in Synths

The ADDAC112 doubles up on modules to form a Eurorack signal looper and granular sampler that fills a conceptually deep 45HP.

NAMM 2021: UVI PX Memories – captures the Lintronics Advanced MemoryMoog

20 Jan 2021 in Synths

UVI has sampled the soul out of a Lintronics LAMM modification to the Moog Memorymoog synthesizer and called it PX Memories.

NAMM 2021: Korg Gadget VR – Ready Player One?

20 Jan 2021 in Synths

Korg has released a preview video of the forthcoming Gadget VR which takes their cool iOS synths and beatboxes into the virtual realm. Grab a helmet and let's go!

NAMM 2021: Moog Model 15 App now available for macOS Big Sur

20 Jan 2021 in Synths

Moog has released a number of software instruments on iOS but the Model 15 is the first one to make it to the desktop.

Gearslutz forum to change its name after sexism row

20 Jan 2021 in Tech, Synths

Gearslutz founder Julian Standen has had a revelation: the website name might be a bit dated and it's time for a change.

NAMM 2021: Korg Wavestate SE – 61 keys of wave sequencing

20 Jan 2021 in Synths

Korg pushes out the sides of their Wavestate synthesizer to a player-friendly 61 keys, adds aftertouch, a pro feel and more sounds.

NAMM 2021: Poly Effects Hector – Beebo and Digit in a Eurorack module

19 Jan 2021 in Synths

Meet Hector, your friendly multi-touch multi-functional Eurorack module that's packed full of modular and will patch up a storm.

NAMM 2021: Hammond Sk Pro Organ, Synth, Ensemble and stage piano

19 Jan 2021 in Synths

Hammond asked their user base what they'd like to see in the ultimate Hammond stage keyboard and the four sound- engined Sk Pro is the result.

NAMM 2021: Kurzweil K2700 Workstation Monster

18 Jan 2021 in Synths

Kurzweil invites us to witness the arrival of the heavyweight K2700 Workstation which continues the long and legendary K2 series of mammoth musical machines.

NAMM 2021: The new Korg ARP 2600 M is compact, cool and classy

18 Jan 2021 in Synths

We knew it! Korg has announced a smaller version of their ARP 2600 reissue that brings the iconic sound and look in a more convenient size and achievable price tag.

Miso Modular Cornflakes: Honey crusted flakes of granular goodness

17 Jan 2021 in Synths

Cornflakes is a granular sampler for Eurorack that's full of all the vitamins and iron your modular needs for a grain-based diet of sonic loveliness.

Behringer VCS3 Prototype – first photos

15 Jan 2021 in Synths

Behringer has put together the first prototype of their EMS VCS 3 clone which they are calling the VCS 3. It's looking pretty fabulous and has extra features.

NAMM 2021: Yamaha reinvents the YC61 into the YC73 and YC88

15 Jan 2021 in Synths

Yamaha says they are reinventing the stage keyboard which apparently means adding a few keys to the existing YC61 but it's all good stuff.

Arturia MicroFreak v3.0 features 3 Oscillators from Noise Engineering

14 Jan 2021 in Synths

Noise Engineering get in on the MicroFreak action with 3 oscillator algorithms taken from their Virt Iter module and given new life and polyphony in Arturia's fruity little synth.

Behringer flashes their VCS 3 clone prototype

14 Jan 2021 in Synths

Someone at Behringer must have a decent phone camera or is the tiny size of their photos intentional? However, their rumoured VCS 3 clone is revealed.

Oscillator Module 1004: More Behringer 2500 modules slowly arrive

13 Jan 2021 in Synths

With a glacial pace, the release of the 1004 oscillator brings the total of available Behringer 2500 modules to 8. Let's check what's new.

NAMM 2021: IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro and UNO Synth Pro Desktop

13 Jan 2021 in Synths

After the exiting leak of their new UNO Synth Pro IK Multimedia brings some clarity and announces two new products; the UNO Synth Pro and UNO Synth Pro Desktop.

Leak! IK Multimedia poised to release Uno Synth Pro paraphonic synthesizer

12 Jan 2021 in Synths

Revealed in an online store is the Uno Synth Pro in what looks like two versions - compact desktop and full-sized keyboard synthesizer.

Sequential packs the power of Prophet-5 and Prophet-10 into desktop synths

12 Jan 2021 in Synths

All the power of the new Rev 4 Prophet-5 and Prophet-10 in a handy and portable desktop unit for space-conscious studios.

Roland refreshes their digital portable piano range with the FP-X

12 Jan 2021 in Synths

FP-X brings a fresh generation of portable pianos to your home or studio with something for everyone.

Flame VOCORDER: analog modular spectral looping vocoder

12 Jan 2021 in Synths

Flame Instruments is combining an analog vocoder with a digital CV looping recorder to give us the VOCORDER Eurorack module.

Sequential nabs the OB-X trademark

12 Jan 2021 in Synths

Sequential has applied to trademark the characters OB-X in terms of synthesizers. Is there a new synth on the way or are they just gazumping Behringer?