Robin Vincent, Author at gearnews.com

NAMM 2020: Sequential go all-in with the hybrid Pro 3 synthesizer

14 Jan 2020 in Synths

The Sequential Pro 3 is a future-retro mash up of beauty and technology blending 3 oscillators, 3 filters and 3 LFOs with digital FX and a 16-track sequencer.

NAMM 2020: Korg gets their Keytar on with the RK-100S 2

14 Jan 2020 in Synths

Yay, it's one of those hang-around-your-neck-and-pretend-you're-a-guitarist Keytar things. The RK-100S 2 is an update to Korg's on-stage legacy of making people look foolish while having a great time.

NAMM 2020: Korg resurrects a full-sized MS-20 FS monophonic synthesizer in 4 colours

14 Jan 2020 in Synths

Korg continues their re-issue vibe by bringing back a full-sized replica of their classic MS-20 monophonic synthesizer. The MS-20 FS is authentic in every way except that they will come in 4 colours.

NAMM 2020: Empress Effects reveals ZOIA Euroburo for Eurorack

13 Jan 2020 in Synths

The coolest modular synthesizer and effects processor ever found in a pedal has migrated to Eurorack as the ZOIA Euroburo and nothing will ever be the same.

NAMM 2020: Modal expand the Argon8 range with more keys and a desktop version

13 Jan 2020 in Synths

The Argon8 Wavetable Synthesizer from Modal Electronics that was released just a month or two ago is going to be joined by the Argon8X 61 note version and the Argon8M desktop module.

NAMM 2020: Behringer teases a TR-606 clone drum machine for the first day of the show

13 Jan 2020 in Synths

In a new tease video Behringer announces that there are "3 Days To Go" referring to the start of the NAMM show. But is there a TR-606 clone hidden in this video?

NAMM 2020: Nord Wave 2 4-Part Performance Synthesizer

13 Jan 2020 in Synths

Nord is introducing the Nord Wave 2 - a powerful 4-part performance synthesizer combining Virtual Analog synthesis, Samples, FM and Wavetable and have covered it with controls.

NAMM 2020: UVI JP Legacy celebrates galactic Japanese analog synths

12 Jan 2020 in Synths

UVI has released a collection of 4 instruments inspired by iconic cosmically named Roland analog synthesizers. They are calling it the JP Legacy bundle.

NAMM 2020: Frap Tools Brenso Complex Oscillator of woven articulations

12 Jan 2020 in Synths

Brenso brings together complex oscillating ideas of brevity and intensity, of weaving threads, discovering clarity and managing the possibilities in the sonic options. Lovely! Now with video.

NAMM 2020: Roland GPX-F1 Facet Grand Piano

11 Jan 2020 in Synths

Winner of Roland's Digital Piano Design Award the GPX-F1 Facet Grand Piano is an extraordinary instrument that showcases many Roland breakthroughs and inspires them for the future.

Korg ARP 2600 FS: It’s real, it’s limited edition and it’s €3999 – pre-orders are open!

11 Jan 2020 in Synths

Although it comes as no surprise my goodness doesn't it look awesome!? Korg has revealed their much-anticipated recreation of the ARP 2600 semi-modular synthesizer and you can order one now.

Are Korg going to announce a smaller and more affordable ARP 2600?

10 Jan 2020 in Synths

Korg has officially announced the awesome reissue of the ARP 2600 but maybe Korg is gearing up to release a smaller or mini version and these images from Guitar Center seem to back that up.

Yamaha YC61 Stage Keyboard packs everything on the front panel

10 Jan 2020 in Synths

Yamaha is aiming to "reinvent" the stage keyboard with the YC61 designed for gigging musicians who want realtime control of pianos and a whole lot of organ.

The Pedal Steel Synthesizer gives us an old-time slide approach to sound generation

09 Jan 2020 in Synths

What if you could employ the slide and expression of the veritable pedal steel guitar as a synthesizer interface? Meet The Pedal Steel Synthesizer.

Korg announces i3 Workstation and EK-50 L Entertainment Keyboard

09 Jan 2020 in Synths

Drawing on decades of sound design and workstation experience Korg offers the i3 Music Workstation for augmented music creation and the EK-50 L for fully automatic accompaniment and new dance sounds.

Audio Damage Continua is a luscious morphing virtual analog polysynth

08 Jan 2020 in Synths

Audio Damage says they want to buck the trend of "Robocop" wavetable synths and bring us something warm, deep and lovely to get excited about. It's called Continua and it's a virtual analog polysynth.

Tenderfoot Quad Quantizer will make your modular musical

08 Jan 2020 in Synths

Tenderfoot has released a very affordable Quad Quantizer module for Eurorack that offers 4 channels of musical output, transposition and an innovative sample and hold feature.

Korg SV-2 Stage Vintage Piano brings more sounds, more polyphony and speakers

08 Jan 2020 in Synths

Korg has officially announced the new and improved SV-2 Stage Vintage Piano. It retains the awesome looks of the SV-1 but piles on the sounds, the polyphony. The SV-2S comes with integrated speakers.

Roland A-88MKII MIDI Controller could be the first to support MIDI 2.0

07 Jan 2020 in Synths

Roland has announced a new version of their slim but fully weighted A-88 MIDI controller. The A-88MKII comes with some useful expressive control but most remarkable is that it supports MIDI 2.0

Korg Wavestate Wave Sequencing Synthesizer official release

07 Jan 2020 in Synths

With a dash of nostalgia, a pinch of evolution and a huge chunk of new content Korg works its magic on the Wavestation to give us Wavestate; a fabulously dynamic digital synth that never sits still.

Leak! Korg is launching the Wavestate synthesizer tomorrow

06 Jan 2020 in Synths

According to photos of the latest edition of Future Music Magazine the synthesizer Korg is planning to release tomorrow is called Wavestate and it's the spiritual successor to the 1990 Wavestation.

Look Mum No Computer pulls the FM guts out of a Sega Megadrive

06 Jan 2020 in Synths

Sam Battle from Look Mum No Computer has pulled the FM engine out of a Sega Megadrive and turned it into a fabulously accessible FM synthesizer with analogue control

Drawing A Blank: Making spare space in your Eurorack look awesome

06 Jan 2020 in Synths

Got a hole in your Eurorack that you're not sure how to fill? Why not blank it with some awesome PCB art from Drawing A Blank by Markt Modular?

Korg SV-2 Stage Vintage Piano leaked online!

05 Jan 2020 in Synths

Has the Korg SV-2, a sequel to their SV-1 Stage Vintage Piano, just been leaked by an online store? If so, it will have more sounds, more polyphony, splits, layers and better effects...