Robin Vincent, Author at gearnews.com

MFB-501 Pro: 80s analog drum computer revived with added samples

12 Jun 2020 in Synths

The MFB-501 Pro revives the classic MFB-501 drum analog computer and fuses it with the 8 sample slots of the MFB-KULT and wraps it up in an oddly authentic beige enclosure.

Busy Circuits Boss Bow Two: 8-way bidirectional switch

12 Jun 2020 in Synths

The ALM027 Boss Bow Two is a voltage controlled 8-way bidirectional switch which is more exciting than it sounds. 3 different modes give it a versatility to play with all sorts of CV or audio.

Sinevibes Groove: a bass and drum machine for Korg Prologue, Minilogue XD, NTS-1

11 Jun 2020 in Synths

Sinevibes says its Groove custom engine for the Korg Logue SDK compatible synthesizers is the most complex and sophisticated yet - get yourself some multi-timbral bass and drum machine of grooviness!

Enter DivKid RND STEP, a high performance 3-channel Sample & Hold module

11 Jun 2020 in Synths

Ben "DivKid" Wilson's third module is RND STEP, a 3-channel Sample & Hold featuring 6 separate noise and S&H circuits and offers multiple ways of enjoying and employing randomness in your Eurorack.

Musician, synthesizer and trampoline found bouncing in the woods

10 Jun 2020 in Synths

Yann Seznec has created the Jump Synth which combines a sensor embedded trampoline with a portable synthesizer so he can bounce in the woods and make music without disturbing anyone.

ST Modular Workbench: Desktop CV modulation and utility machine

10 Jun 2020 in Synths

The prolific ST Modular extends their 0HP range with a multi-functional utility machine called Workbench and it's perfect for extending the possibilities of any CV synth or modular.

Recursive Machine: box of noise DIY project from THC

09 Jun 2020 in Synths

The Human Comparator has revealed a new box of noise called the Recursive Machine. It's drone synthesizer and noisemaker DIY project with lots of patching and a natty handle.

Thump: Smashing vactrol LPG and VCA with distortion from Cereal Instruments

08 Jun 2020 in Synths

Cereal Instruments' second module is a natty vactrol LPG and VCA with two crossfadable inputs, distortion and makeup gain. And 10% of all sales go to charity.

Faded Instruments launch themselves with 3 colourful new virtual instruments

07 Jun 2020 in Synths

In the initial Faded Instruments line up is Blumen und Pflanzen FM feedback synth, Slimer FM modular FM synth and Ghost Tones psychoacoustic synth and they are very groovy.

Momo Elektron Model Cycles Editor VST plugin and stand-alone

07 Jun 2020 in Synths

Momo breathes life into the dullest looking Elektron FM groove box by pulling out all the parameters into a VST plugin Model Cycles editor.

RE-909: Din Sync turns their attention to another classic drum machine

05 Jun 2020 in Synths

Paul Barker of Din Sync has released a demo of their working TR-909 replica called the RE-909 Rhythm Composer. It's all PCB, components and buttons but sounds fantastic.

Build electronic musical instruments with Roger Linn

05 Jun 2020 in Studio

Legendary drum machine and instrument designer Roger Linn is running an online workshop on Designing Physical Interactions for Music at Stanford University. And it's open to anybody.

Steda Electronics reveals its 909 clone

05 Jun 2020 in Synths

We get the first look at a TR-909 clone from Steda Electronics they are calling the SR-909 which is looking and sounding awesome in a recent run of videos.

AFRORACK: Chicago based youth education in modular synthesis looking for funding

04 Jun 2020 in Synths

AFRORACK aims to give talented young students an opportunity to access and learn about modular synthesis without socioeconomic barriers. They need your help.

3dPdModular: Entire hardware modular system running on a Raspberry Pi

04 Jun 2020 in Synths

3dPdModular combines a software backend with a hardware modular front end to offer a cost-effective and highly versatile modular synthesizer.

Three Body: Triple oscillator masterpiece from Schlappi Engineering

04 Jun 2020 in Synths

Three Body is an immense 3-oscillator module that Eric Schlappi has been working on for years and is finally nearing completion. A new video gives us a glimpse of what to expect.

Gris Designs OP-S: Teenage Engineering OP-1 leaps into the future

04 Jun 2020 in Synths

A super-cool new concept by designers Gris Design, the OP-S, combines the style and function of the OP-1 with a fabulous looking phone interface. Not kidding: Check this out!

Endless DX7 sounds from an AI-driven cartridge generator – for free!

03 Jun 2020 in Synths

The ultimate way to deal with the incomprehensible DX7 is to get an artificial intelligence to program it for you - "This DX7 Cartridge Does Not Exist" has you covered.

QUN Pocket Synthesizer analog modelling and open source

03 Jun 2020 in Synths

Nunomo has put together the QUN Pocket Synthesizer as a fun mini music machine with a surprising amount of power.

Fury-800: A free sumulation of the Korg Poly-800 from Full Bucket Music

01 Jun 2020 in Synths

Fury-800 is a nicely realised Poly-800 classic polysynth from 1983 with 64 voices, sequencer and chord memory. Did we mention that this is, er, completely free?

Arthur Joly’s Educational Reco-Synth will teach you how to modular

01 Jun 2020 in Synths

Synth designer Arthur Joly has come up with the perfect way to teach modular synthesis with the Educational Reco-Synth and modular course.

Ellitone E(64) handheld Synthesizer and Sequencer System

29 May 2020 in Synths

In a departure from their previous rustic boxes the Ellitone E(64) is a proper product with a wide spectrum of sonic possibility and experimental interaction.

POM-400 Matrix Kit turns a Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Modular 400 into a Synthi

29 May 2020 in Synths

The POM-400 Matrix Kit is a Synthi-inspired modulation matrix designed to fit on the top of the Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Modular 400 making it strangely tall and totally wondrous.

Mutable Instruments refreshes Ripples and Shades for 2020

28 May 2020 in Synths

Mutable Instruments has quietly given the Ripples filter and Shades mixer/attenuverter an upgrade and a spruced up look to bring them more in keeping with the current line-up.