Superbooth 2018: Odessa 1975 Variable Spectrum Harmonic Cluster Oscillator

Xaoc Devices get into Additive Synthesis with partials, harmonics, and a whole lot of combing, tilting and warping. So dial in the partials and turn up the tension and watch the power density spectrum soar.

Superbooth 2018: Futuristic CROW Intelligence from BirdKids?

It's like a hyper-intelligent, pan-dimensional, high-resolution MIDI controller but without the constraints that MIDI implies. CROW Intelligence wants to be the source of all modulation and fun stuff in your ...

Superbooth 2018: IK Multimedia UNO First Demo!

IK releases its first hardware synthesizer aimed at the affordable and easy-to-use market: UNO is a monosynth with an analogue signal path, sequencer, arpeggiator and mini keyboard. A good start!

Superbooth 2018: Spooky Action Ableton Link clock generator from vpme.de

Spooky Action will wirelessly sync your Eurorack to your computer or anything else running Ableton Link while kicking out multiples, divisions, reset gates and all sorts of clock.

Gibson files for bankruptcy, Henry Juszkiewicz loses ownership

The excruciating wait is over - Gibson has finally filed for bankruptcy, as widely predicted. What's next for the famed guitar maker? Probably a change in leadership, according to Bloomberg.

Superbooth 2018: Roland announce four new System-500 modules

To be revealed at Superbooth Roland have owned up to the 4 new System-500 modules that we saw at the Puma launch party. We get a synth voice, a filter, a multi-utility and a mixer - good times!

Arminator 2: Krakli Plugs free Yamaha CS-80 plug-in gets an upgrade

The best free Yamaha CS-80 plug-in gets an update for more Blade Runner inspired action. Arminator 2 is the perfect alternative for those of us who can't afford Deckard's Dream.

Arturia releases V Collection 6.1 update with full NKS compatibility

Arturia has updated its V Collection virtual synthesizer suite to version 6.1, adding improvements and NKS integration with Native Instruments' Maschine and Komplete Kontrol controllers.

Rumor: Apple’s upcoming USD 999 MacBook pushed to second half of 2018

Apple wants to include the chipmaker's latest Coffee Lake mobile processors in its machine, apparently, but Intel doesn't have enough of them to meet its orders.

Eightysix is here to bring you the sound of the KORG PolySix for free

It may be a bit overwhelming at first, but the interface is very well organized and getting around won't be a problem once you get comfortable. With its knob-per-function layout, it delivers plenty of control.

Gibson vs Tronical, Round 2: Gibson announces its own law suit, alleges “fraud”

Only last week we reported that Tronical were suing Gibson guitars - now it's Gibson's turn! Could things get any more messed up at the guitar giant in 2018?

ALK2 for Mac lets you go crazy with loops in a live environment

There's lots to ALK2 and it's certainly a viable alternative to Ableton Live for performances, although you will have to endure a learning curve and switch up your workflow a fair bit.

First listen to U-He CVilization prototype Eurorack module

A video has emerged of the U-He CVilization prototype Eurorack module in action but without any explanation of what it's actually doing. Is it a CV processor, a sequence mixer? What do you think?

Hexinverter Mutant Brain transplants your MIDI to your modular CV

The Mutant Brain brings 4 channels of CV and 12 channels of Gate or Triggering into your Eurorack from the comfort of a MIDI device. Check out how it makes the Akai Rhythm Wolf look good.

Latest Syntonovo prototype multi-dimensional synthesizer to appear at Superbooth

Felix Visser from Syntonovo has been working on a multi-dimensional keyboard long before MPE came along and now his XYZPression keyboard is almost ready to go and it's built into an analog synthesizer.

MacBeth Elements EL2: Synthesizer perfection in a field of knobs

Ken MacBeth reveals the successor to the legendary Elements synthesizer, the Elements EL2. The change to black is awesome, but other changes are more subtle - we should get to hear it at Superbooth.

Norns: a platform for sound processing, synthesis, poetry and form

Norns is a minimalist metal box harbouring the power of processes to evolve and morph into anything you can write a script for. Monome's slow reveal is an enticing look into the mind of a synthesis developer.

Cargo Cult’s Envy sound design plug-in for Pro Tools steals envelopes

Envy is designed for thorough envelope modulation, enabling interesting possibilities like transplanting the volume and pitch characteristics of a sound onto a completely different one.

Superbooth 2018: FingerSonic SYNSET FM 6 operator 8 voice desktop synthesizer

FingerSonic are having a stab at the easy-to-use FM based groove box with internal and external sequencing, 3 drum tracks and two arpeggiators to run this cool 6 operator, 8 voice synthesizer.

Superbooth18: Special Rolling Report

Get all the latest news and rumours from Berlin's Superbooth 2018 event! Be it stand-alone synths, Eurorack modules or other digital music production gear, keep up to date here.

How close does Keeley’s new El Rey Dorado get to the ‘Marshall Plexi’ tone?

Yes! There's always room for another good Marshall Plexi-in-a-box pedal. Robert Keeley has released the new El Ray Dorado pedal - but how close does this one get to that cranked vintage amp sound?

Sequential Circuits Prophet X – is this the hybrid synth we’ve been waiting for?

Dave Smith Instruments are combining samples with synthesis in this tease of the new Sequential Prophet X. Will this be the best of both worlds or the mishmash of an incoherent workstation keyboard?

Orange debuts Omec Teleport, a pedal-format USB audio interface and router

Orange announces a the Omec Teleport USB audio interface pedal, a cool little handy box to help you place software amp emulations into your hardware live setup and more.

Harrison releases AVA 31-band mastering EQ

With this EQ, adjusting two adjacent bands results in a curve that's flat across the band edges, rather than having humps and valleys, with algorithms taken from the company's digital consoles.