Studio Electronics Midimini V30 updates their rack mountable Minimoog inspired monosynth

31 Dec 2019 in Synths

The Midimini V30 gives the Studio Electronics take on the rackable Minimoog an overhaul with a smooth new look, some choice Boomstar features and lots of patch points.

Korg teases a new synthesizer for the New Year

28 Dec 2019 in Synths

We just saw the arrival of the virtual Kortg Triton and we've heard rumours of an ARP 2600 reproduction but it looks like Korg has something else ready to roll out in the New Year.

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Korg Triton joins the Korg Collection of software instruments

27 Dec 2019 in Synths

The iconic sounds of the naughties join the Korg Collection of virtual instruments in the shape of an authentically reproduced Triton workstation and sampler

Best Monophonic Synthesizers 2019: The Top 5 monosynths

26 Dec 2019 in Synths

What a bumper year for monosynths! We've pulled together the ones that have brought us the most joy, excitement and action over the last 12 months. The best 5 best monophonic synthesizers 2019 were...

Navigator: polyphonic analog synthesizer from Blind Monk Instruments

23 Dec 2019 in Synths

Navigator is an unusual looking polyphonic analog synthesizer. Bucking the current knob-heavy trend It has only a handful of knobs, a screen and a 70's sci-fi look about it. Is it all about menus?

Korg Germany arrives in Berlin to build instruments with Tatsuya Takahashi

19 Dec 2019 in Synths

Korg has created a new subsidiary in Berlin called Korg Germany with a remit to develop instruments, partnerships and collaborations headed by awesome synth designer Tatsuya Takahashi.

ochd: 8 drifting modulation LFOs from DivKid and Instruo

18 Dec 2019 in Synths

DivKid (Ben Wilson) has released his second Eurorack module in collaboration with Instruo. It's called "ochd" and pronounced "oct" and is an octuplet of drifting analogue LFOs in a 4HP module. 

Behringer is not done for the year and tells us to “fasten our seat belts”

18 Dec 2019 in Synths, Studio

Behringer has decided to release an all-electric Tesla clone. Called the Model B it's based on the Tesla Model S but cheaper and has patch points and a modulation grip. Well, it could be couldn't it?

Moog Subsequent 25 leaked in Polish product catalogue

18 Dec 2019 in Synths

Polish music retailer Audiostacja.pl has an entry in their new printed catalogue for a Moog Subsequent 25 which looks a lot like the Sub Phatty but with some Subsequent 37 features.

Arturia Pigments 2: Polychrome Software Synthesizer wants to brighten your horizons

18 Dec 2019 in Synths

Arturia gives Pigments an upgrade that includes a sample and granular engine, improved randomisation in the sequencer, Buchla Easel low pass gate and a tape delay.

Sequencing in an infinite universe: ByteBeat for No Man’s Sky

17 Dec 2019 in Synths

ByteBeat is a new update for Beyond's space adventuring game No Man's Sky that features a synthesizer and sequencer for adding music to your space base.

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The Peeps Music Box: handmade micro Music Easel

17 Dec 2019 in Synths

Inspired by the Buchla Music Easel the Peeps Music Box brings a west-coast analogue experience to a digital synthesizer core in an adorable form.

ImPerfect virtual synthesizer smashes digital perfection into analogue drift

15 Dec 2019 in Synths

ImPerfect from WA Productions is designed to take all the lovely unstableness and drift of analogue synthesizer and smash it into their new digital synth architecture. 

Jean-Michel Jarre says Korg is building an ARP 2600

15 Dec 2019 in Synths

In what appears to be a Q&A with electronic music legend Jean-Michel Jarre he reveals that Korg is currently working on a 1:1 clone of the classic ARP 2600 synthesizer.

Ginkosynthese Little Synth DIY kit is the perfect gift for the synth-nerd in your life

13 Dec 2019 in Synths

Ever fancied a go at making a little synth? Or perhaps you need a little synth and wonder if there's something good and cheap out there? Then look no further than the Little Synth DIY kit!

Behringer gives a glimpse of Moog Modular inspired Eurorack modules

12 Dec 2019 in Synths

In the video for their new Eurorack Go modular case Behringer also gave a glimpse of some very interesting, unannounced Eurorack modules that are extremely Moogy.

Behringer reveals Eurorack Go: 2 x 140HP modular case

12 Dec 2019 in Synths

Behringer posts a video showing a new large but portable Eurorack case solution with integrated power supply, stand and carry handle. It's called Eurorack Go and could be very useful indeed.

Best polyphonic synthesizers of 2019: The Top 6 new polysynths you can actually buy

11 Dec 2019 in Synths

We all like multiple voices; the pads, the stabs and the textures as tones and timbres cascade and interweave. Which polyphonic synthesizers that went on sale in 2019 are your favourites?

Roland Cloud puts the XV-5080 Universe of Sound online

11 Dec 2019 in Synths

Roland defined the sound of the "naughties" with the XV-5080 PCM-based sound module and now it's available on Roland Cloud with all the editing that software can offer.

Erica Synths discontinues DIY modules to focus on educational kits

10 Dec 2019 in Synths

Erica Synths has decided to discontinue its line of DIY modules in order to focus on creating educational kits aimed at learning the basics of electronics.

Klevgrand Hillman: A simple, great-sounding vintage combo synth

10 Dec 2019 in Synths

A perfectly simple and beautifully presented virtual instrument from Klevgrand that's a bit like an organ, a bit like a string synth and a lot like a lush sounding instrument.

Roland Juno-DS and FA-06 Black Edition available now for super-limited run

09 Dec 2019 in Synths

Roland has produced a very limited edition run of its Juno-DS and FA-06 synthesizers, a Black Edition with all-black keys. But if you want one, you'll have to be quick...

DrumComputer: Synthetic beats and audacious kits from Sugar Bytes

06 Dec 2019 in Synths

DrumComputer pulls together 8 sound engines, layered synthesis, sequencing, performance controls and effects into a deliciously vintage-looking beat making virtual drum machine.

Moogfest synthesizer arts festival has been shelved for 2020

06 Dec 2019 in Synths

Moog Music has announced that they've put Moogfest 2020 on hold for logistical reasons in order to focus on the future and to investigate new ways of exploring the future of music, art and technology.