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Vladimir Kuzmin enlists the help of Behringer to develop a new Polivoks synthesizer

16 Jul 2021 in Synths

The designer of the original Polivoks has been impressed with Behringer's mission to bring back iconic synths and wants to get his much sort after synth in on the action.

Electro-Harmonix MIG-50 50-Watt tube amp head

Electro-Harmonix reissues the MIG-50 all-tube amp head

30 Jun 2021 in Guitar

The Electro-Harmonix MIG-50 is a reissue of the classic Sovtek 50-Watt all-tube amp head, but with some modern-day features.

Best free plug-ins this week: Elsita-V, Exakt Lite and Scratchknott

17 May 2020 in Studio

This week's collection of free plug-ins features a rare Soviet drum synth, an FM synth and a plug-in that lets you scratch any audio file. Check out Elsita-V, Exakt Lite and Scratchknott!

КОСМИЧЕСКИЙ ШУМ: Soviet cyberpunk Space Noise module from Paratek

13 Mar 2020 in Synths

Now for something completely bonkers! КОСМИЧЕСКИЙ ШУМ or "Space Noise" is from Russian based Paratek and is what you get when you stuff two Hexinverter Jupiter Storms into a single cosmic module.

Polivoks Mini armoured tank desktop analog synthesizer ready to fire

02 Mar 2018 in Synths

Based upon an original schematic from Polivoks designer Vladimir Kuzmin the Polivoks Mini rolls onto your desktop with a simplified and improved architecture while retaining that classic face-melting sound.

MBS-100: Soviet-style monophonic bass synth from AVP Synthesizers

06 Sep 2017 in Synths

The MBS-100 is a classic looking bass synthesizer in a Soviet era style. Designed and built in Moscow does it have enough grit and character to penetrate the crowded mono-synth market? Now with video!

Keeley Tesla MK III Soviet Fuzz Bender: A ’70s-style Germanium dirtbox

24 Jun 2017 in Guitar

Keeley has launched a new version of its Tesla Fuzz using old Soviet-era 104NU71 germanium transistors. The new pedal is being produced in limited numbers and has a distinct historical styling. Dosvedanya!