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

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?

HEDD HEDDphone: An AMT headphone revolution?

HEDD has announced the HEDDphone, the world's first headphones with AMT folded-diaphragm technology. What do the HEDDphones have to offer, besides their awesome name and spectacular looks?

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

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

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.

Superbooth 2019: Voltage Research Laboratory modulates its way onto Kickstarter

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.

Tube Amp, Cab Sim and Load Box in one: The Revv D20 lunchbox amp

Revv Amplification's D20 lunchbox head could be perfect for modern guitar players looking for one box that does it all, with a 20-Watt tube amp head, load, speaker emulation and more.

Superbooth 2019: Endorphin Ground Control modular performance sequencer

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

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

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?

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...

Superbooth 2019: The Division Department 01/IV analog drum synthesizer

The 01/IV makes its debut at Superbooth with 4 channels of analogue drum synthesis that can cross-modulate. There's no sequencer, USB or CV connections so you'll need to get MIDI into it from somewhere.

Superbooth 2019: IK Multimedia reveals UNO Drum hybrid drum machine

UNO Drum is a 12-track drum machine featuring 6 analogue sounds and many more PCM ones in a compact form that makes it easy to bash out rhythms and create patterns. A percussive partner to UNO, then.

Back to the future: The G&L Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk returns to 1984

G&L issues new, updated version of the single-coil Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk that first saw the light of day back in 1984 with some modern-day modern features. and classy hardware.

Voxengo Powershaper: Saturation and overdrive for your audio tracks

Voxengo has released Powershaper, a new multi-stage saturation, distortion and overdrive plug-in. If you're the type who likes a good solid boost, here you go.

Native Instruments updates Komplete Audio 6 USB audio interface

Native Instruments has announced an updated version of the Komplete Audio 6 USB audio interface. It’s now black like the newly released Komplete Audio 1 and 2. What else is new?

Audient introduces the Nero desktop monitor controller

Audient has announced the Nero desktop monitor controller. The Audient Nero comes with four stereo inputs, three stereo speaker outputs, and a subwoofer output, among other features.

Sampleson spectral model a Honer Pianet T into the 30MB Model T

Spectral Modelling is a curious thing. They sample an instrument and reduce it down to simple sine waves that recreate the authentic sound in a handful of MBs. The Model T is their latest electric piano.

Ableton CV Tools for Live: Control your modular synth from Live

Ableton has just announced CV Tools for Live, a suite of 10 Max for Live devices that let you control your modular synth from Live via CV – and vice versa!

Superbooth 2019: SoundForce introduce their Juno inspired DCO for Eurorack

It's an unusual configuration for a Eurorack oscillator but SoundForce has gone all in on the sliders with their DCO Digitally Controller Oscillator based upon the architecture of the Juno-60/106.

Behringer releases draft of DS-80 synthesizer designs

It's less than a week since Yamaha asked around for interest in reissuing the CS-80 synthesizer and now Behringer has a complete design for their own DS-80 on the table and are asking for input.

Superbooth 2019: 8 Slim Line Eurorack modules from Doepfer

Doepfer expands its Slim Line Series of Eurorack modules with all the bits you need to build a working synthesizer in around 30hp. There's also a full synth voice in only 10hp. Great stuff!

Superbooth 2019: Gibbon Digital Mono 42 case, TK-1 keyboard and MODUL app

Gibbon Digital is bringing an interesting console-style Eurorack case that perfectly fits their TK-1 1U keyboard and their other modules. They also have an iOS step-sequencer on the way.

Superbooth 2019: QD – Quad Drum Voice is a feast of a digital drum module

Building on its reveal last year Vladimir Pantelic brings his QD - Quad Drum Voice digital drum sound source refined and ready for release to this years Superbooth.

Superbooth 2019: Dreadbox NYX V2 resurrects the Goddess of night

With dual oscillators, dual filters, dual modulators the NYX V2 embraces duophonic voices through a paraphonic architecture and a multi-faceted reverb.