Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Subsequent 37: Moog’s new standard in paraphonic analog synthesis
29 Aug 2017 · Moog Music's modern classic, the Sub 37 paraphonic analog synthesizer gets an evolutionary upgrade to the Subsequent 37, but stops just short of CV interconnectivity.
ARO: 8 step sequencer and sound generator desktop box with handles
29 Aug 2017 · Out of South America comes the ARO analog sequencer and sound module with a bright and lively disposition and those awesome carrying handles. Apparently, it's the first of many.
Erica Synths Fusion Drone: a roaring tube-based synth for modular rigs
28 Aug 2017 · The newly announced Erica Synths Fusion Drone System is an Eurorack-compatible synthesizer module based on vacuum tubes that's prime and ready for generating saturated analog madness!
Dunlop with Black Sabbath Signature Bass Wah for Geezer Butler
28 Aug 2017 · With the official demise of Black Sabbath and their final gig played, we are now left with a new signature bass wah for the man that provided the low end for the world's original Heavy Metal band.
Drummers and why we all love them soooo much…
27 Aug 2017 · Drummers - we love 'em really. Especially the über-intelligent things they say in the studio! Jared Dines' new parody video on Facebook contains many lines you'll have heard from your drummer, we promise...
Sequencing tunes feels like playing old-school arcade classics with this Ableton Live pack
26 Aug 2017 · Isotonik Studios designed a set of four generative sequencers for Ableton Live, styled after arcade game classics. They support most Ableton controllers, so playing them using pads and switches can feel like ...
iZotope RX Elements 6 flash sale till 28 August – €29 instead of €129
26 Aug 2017 · The headline says it all, really! If you need some entry-level audio restoration tools, we'll show you where you can pick up this software at a hefty discount.
Get the sound of classic spring reverb units with the new PSP Nexcellence
25 Aug 2017 · Polish developer PSP Audioware released Nexcellence, a powerful spring reverb plug-in with two processing engines that can be isued independently, or simultaneously, depending on the kind of sound you like...
Orange launch Getaway Driver and Fur Coat Fuzz pedals
25 Aug 2017 · Two new pedals from Orange! The Getaway Driver and Fur Coat Fuzz are both priced really well and offer some cool vintage fuzz and drive tones.
Xotic meld two pedals into one for AC/RC-OZ boost and drive
25 Aug 2017 · Taking the AC and RC pedals from Xotic Effects, combining them into one unit to make a limited edition signature model effects pedal for guitarist Oz Noy.
The Hog Shed Monster Synthesizer Sequencing Brain
24 Aug 2017 · Is The Hog Shed Monster some kind of mystic steam punk creature strapped to the underbelly of a Harley Davidson? Or a hunk of wood with a sonar controlled 4-voice wavetable synth inside?
Mount Pleasant overdrive pedal: Vick Audio takes on the Marshall BluesBreaker
24 Aug 2017 · Mike Vickery has made a reputation for making some of the best Big Muff fuzz boxes in the boutique pedal world. Now he has taken on the fabled Marshall BluesBreaker circuit.
iRig Keys I/O: IK Multimedia’s mobile music production station
24 Aug 2017 · The iRig Keys I/O believes it's invented the idea of combining a USB MIDI keyboard with an audio interface and throws in some software. After the teaser, I'm disappointed.
OCD V2: Subtle tweaks and no major redesign for Fulltone’s drive pedal
23 Aug 2017 · This American boutique pedal builder has just updated one of its most popular overdrive pedal designs to offer a V2 version of the OCD that sports a few subtle enhancements.
iMono/Poly: Korg takes its iconic 4 VCO analog synthesizer to iOS
23 Aug 2017 · Hold onto your iPad, here comes an authentic recreation of Korg's classic 4 VCO Mono/Poly. The iMono/Poly brings fatness to your iOS tablet as long as it's current and powerful.
ROLI’s Equator MPE software synthesizer now available on its own
22 Aug 2017 · You no longer need to buy a ROLI Seaboard to enjoy the MPE showcase synthesizer Equator. In fact, you don't need an MPE keyboard either. It's available now for everyone.
Kenton Pro CV to MIDI single synth converter
22 Aug 2017 · When you need a job done properly trust Kenton to provide a no nonsense solution to the unglamorous world of CV-to-MIDI conversion. Pro CV to MIDI - job done.
CRAFTsynth takes on Minilogue and SH-01a – if you buy four
22 Aug 2017 · A new update to the Modal Electronics CRAFTsynth introduces a Poly mode where you can chain them together to create a full-on polyphonic synthesizer. Or maybe get a Roland SH-01a for the same price?
LEAK: Upcoming Data Corrupter pedal by Earthquaker Devices
22 Aug 2017 · This new pedal has been accidentally leaked by a US guitar dealer and is now out in the wild - Zzounds and ED prove you can buy gear that doesn't even exist yet - the Data Corrupter!
Stomp Under Foot with new two-in-one Full Powered Halo boutique drive pedal
22 Aug 2017 · Stomp Under Foot seems on a mission to offer boutique pedals for reasonable money - and the latest Full Powered Halo model combines two old favourites from their existing line-up. Alert: great-sounding demo ...
vcf1: Waldorf put the Rocket and 2-Pole filter into Eurorack
21 Aug 2017 · A fierce analog multimode filter with three stages of gain, distortion and drive, two CV controls over cutoff and one over the self-oscillating resonance. The vcf1's clean layout belies its more extreme heart.
Sequence intervals with Tonic by Rebel Technology
21 Aug 2017 · It's a new concept in sequencing where melodies are generated from triggers. Tonic has 1 adjustable and 5 fixed intervals with trigger inputs and manual buttons - can someone please explain it to me?