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Superbooth 2019: TINRS Fenix IV uber modular synthesizer

09 May 2019 in Synths

This is Not Rocket Science has opened preorders on their Fenix IV proprietary format complete and all-encompassing modular synthesizer thing. Fenix IV The Fenix was originally designed for an artist who ...

Superbooth 2019: UDO Audio Super 6 Polysynth – more details

09 May 2019 in Studio

Check out the thick animated sound of this unfinished prototype Super 6 polyphonic synthesizer. It offers a full stereo signal path per voice with all sorts of phasing and detuning.

Superbooth 2019: Future Sound Systems and Mute collaborate on 2 modules

09 May 2019 in Synths

Two new Eurorack modules from Future Sound Systems and Mute Record's Daniel Miller. The Makrow patch macro controller and Stumm click-less audio mute.

Superbooth 2019: Instruo Lubadh Dual Looper Eurorack module

09 May 2019 in Synths

Old style looping with the twin tape decks of Lubadh with lots of overdubbing, up to 5 minutes per deck, internal feedback loops and crossfading inputs with outputs.

Superbooth 2019: Instruo arbhar granular audio processor

09 May 2019 in Synths

Mystical granular manipulation with the Instruo arbhar. 6 layers of recording directly into the module via inputs or integrated microphone and get manipulating those voltage controlled grains.

Superbooth 2019: Motor Synth – analogue synthesis running on electromotors

09 May 2019 in Synths

The Motor Synth from Gamechanger Audio looks phenomenal and uses electromotors to generate its 4-note polyphonic and 2 voice analogue sound. Coming to Kickstarter soon.

Superbooth 2019: XAOC brings along 5 new Eurorack modules

09 May 2019 in Synths

Working class heroes XAOC has 5 new shiny modules covering digital hacking, waveform processing, DSP effects, stereo mixing and delay. It's always fabulously intriguing stuff.

Superbooth 2019: Enjoy Electronics Reminder desktop effects box

09 May 2019 in Studio

Reminder is a very cool looking desktop effects processor featuring a filter bank, stereo delay, reverb and modulation with quadrophonic outputs and lots of manipulation.

Superbooth 2019: Polyend Preset will recall your Eurorack patches

09 May 2019 in Synths

Polyend Preset with record up to 30 seconds worth of voltage for output over 9 channels per preset. You can feed in sequences, patterns, modulations and have them all recalled at the touch of a button.

Superbooth 2019: Korg Nu:Tekt DIY Digital Progammable Synthesizer kit

09 May 2019 in Synths

Korg has a little DIY fun digital synth under development about the size of the Monotron but it just happens to be able to run Multi-Engine custom oscillators and effects from the Prologue/Minilogue!

Superbooth 2019: Erica Synths Black Sequencer 4 channels of CV, Gate and Modulation

09 May 2019 in Synths

Hot new Black Sequencer from Erica Synths that has 16 knobs for 64 steps over 4 channels of CV, Gate and Modulation with per-step automation, MIDI in/out and performance features.

Superbooth 2019: Novation Summit is their peak of the polysynths

09 May 2019 in Synths

Novation release Summit their new flagship polyphonic synthesizer which is like two Peaks stuffed into a keyboard but with almost every parameter out on the front panel. How will they top that?

Superbooth 2019: Korg Minilogue XD Module for your tabletop

09 May 2019 in Synths

The Minilogue XD is already turning out to be a bit of a classic and the Minilogue XD Module is just the space-saver we need to squeeze in another synth and you could poly-chain it up for 8 voices.

Superbooth 2019: Rossum-Electro Linnaeus Thru-Zero State-Variable Filter

08 May 2019 in Synths

Linnaeus is a stereo state-variable filter that provides the unique ability to linearly modulate its resonant frequency through zero into negative frequency while maintaining stability. Got that?

Behringer UB-Xa: seen in the flesh and we get our first demo

08 May 2019 in Synths

Behringer release and short and sweet video of what appears to be a working UB-Xa. We only get a couple of notes so I guess they are treating us mean to keep us keen.

Superbooth 2019: Endorphin reveals 5 more Eurorack modules

08 May 2019 in Synths

Along with the Ground Control sequencer, Endorphin is Introducing the Milky Way, God Speed+, Airstreamer, Swark Dirty to Me and a 2hp power module. Exciting stuff!

Superbooth 2019: Elektron Digitone Keys – is it some kind of dream?

08 May 2019 in Synths

The leak turned out to be a reality and we are now faced with coming to terms with a very strange looking synthesizer based upon the awesome Digitone. Is the Digitone Keys a dream or a nightmare?

Superbooth 2019: Teasers by IK, Elektron, Division Dept, Polyend, Novation, Pittsburgh!

08 May 2019 in Synths

A raft of new products awaits us at Superbooth 2019, with several leading makers issuing blurry, dark photos of upcoming products to tease us while we wait for the show to open. Updated: 8th May 14:34

Polyphenon 2 the advanced polyphonic hybrid synthesizer gets more advanced

08 May 2019 in Synths

Polyphenom 2 ups the ante on its predecessor with 200 wavetables, harmonic randomisation, a new filter and lots and lots of luscious sounds and textures.

Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Research Laboratory

Superbooth 2019: Voltage Research Laboratory modulates its way onto Kickstarter

08 May 2019 in Synths

Pittsburgh Modular release the full details on their Voltage Research Laboratory which you can explore as a complete organic system or as experimental parts in your own rack.

Superbooth 2019: Endorphin Ground Control modular performance sequencer

08 May 2019 in Synths

An 8 trigger output drum track and 3 melodic CV/Gate tracks make Ground Control one powerful and versatile Eurorack performance sequencer. It can even power your whole case.

Superbooth 2019: AJHSynth launching 3 characterful Eurorack modules

08 May 2019 in Synths

Along with a very precise Precision Voltages module comes the more out-there Entropic Doom Noisillator and the Lunar Module Apollo Communications emulator.

Roland Cloud gets classic pro sounds with the Roland SRX Studio

08 May 2019 in Synths

Roland brings some high-end professional sounds into the Roland Cloud subscription with a virtual instrument version of the classic SRX Studio expansion card.

LEAK? Elektron Digitone Keys: Is this Digitone/keyboard mashup for real?

08 May 2019 in Synths

An image allegedly taken from Thomann may have given the game away on the Digitone Keys, a weird looking mashup between the Digitone synthesizer and a MIDI keyboard - if this is genuine...