superbooth 2024 Archives

A Synth World View of a Superb 2024: Synth Journal

12 Dec in Synths

For my last entry into this year's Synth Journal, I thought I'd take a retrospective look at some of the things that caught my eye in the synth world of 2024.

Fred’s Lab Manatee: The Exciting Spectral Synth Is Now Available

25 Nov in Synths

Fred's Lab Manatee, the spectral desktop synth that you've been waiting for, is now on sale at Thomann.

Erica Synths Graphic Resonant Filter Bank & Expander Now Available

31 Aug in Synths, Studio

Now you can finally order the Erica Synths Graphic Resonant Filter Bank and its Expander pal at the Thomann shop!

Behringer K-2 MKII: The MS-20 Clone Updated – now available (again)!

19 Aug in Synths

The Behringer K-2 MkII is now available at Thomann.de. But what's new? The manufacturer is still keeping quiet.

UDO Audio Super 8 synthesiser: Now available to order!

14 Aug in Synths

UDO reveal the Super 8, a 16-voice hybrid analogue synth in the same vein as the Super 6 and Super Gemini.

Befaco Oneiroi Is Now Available! It’s Drone Time

20 Jul in Synths

Befaco Oneiroi, a complete Eurorack synth voice for expansive ambient soundscapes and drones with a built-in looper, is now available.

Korg Collection 5 Gets 3 New Instruments Including ARP 2600

19 Jul in Synths, Deals

The ARP 2600 joins the synthesizer software suite Korg Collection 5. Other new entries include EP-1 and Vox Super Continental. Available now!

Melbourne Instruments Delia: The amazing hybrid is Now Available!

12 Jul in Synths

One of the standout synths of Superbooth24, Melbourne Instruments Delia is now available to buy!

Moog Labyrinth Is a West Coast Playground with 2 Generative Sequencers

11 Jul in Synths

The Moog Labyrinth is here and it’s a West Coast-inspired wonderland with a voltage-controlled wavefolder, state variable filter and dual generative sequencers.

Black Corporation Kijimi KM2 & ISE-NIN Voice & Breakout

Black Corporation Kijimi MK2 to Sport New VCOs, Filter, More

13 Jun in Synths

New information! The upcoming Black Corporation Kijimi MK2 will have significant improvements throughout.

Erica Synths Bullfrog Drums is an Educational Sample-Based Drum Machine

07 Jun in Synths

Erica Synths Bullfrog Drums joins the Bullfrog educational ecosystem. Richie Hawtin: “It only makes sense to add a drum machine”.

Best Synths of Superbooth24

24 May in Synths

Big polys dominated the show floor with the best synths of Superbooth24 coming from Arturia, Melbourne Instruments and Oberheim… but what about Moog?

Tangible Waves IMDI: Is MIDI the Future of Modular?

17 May in Synths

The new IMDI standard that's taking shape in the AE Modular community transmits notes and modulation via MIDI. Is IMDI better than ART?

Synthux Academy Simple Touch: Daisy-Powered Touch Synth can be Anything

17 May in Synths

Simple Touch by Synthux Academy is a Daisy-based touch device that can be anything: synthesizer, looper, drum machine, effect, you name it!

Twisted Electrons Twist FM: Polyphonic FM Synth With Sound Blaster Chips

17 May in Synths

Twisted Electrons Twist FM is an 8-voice polyphonic synth based on Sound Blaster FM Chips and an analog filter.

Vermona Bass-Drum and TRANSfourMER: New Drum and Output Modules

17 May in Synths

Vermona is showcasing two new Eurorack modules: Bass-Drum is based on the DRM1 drum synth and TRANSfourMER offers four balanced XLR outs.

Love Hulten Crum2: Prototype Device with Love Hulten Design

17 May in Synths

Genius designer Love Hulten has made a “percussive harmonic device” called Crum2 with Analog Sweden and Albert Nyström. Please come to market!

ALM MFX Pedal: Versatile Multi-Effect Pedal for Synths and Guitars

17 May in Synths, Guitar

ALM / Busy Circuits has turned the MFX Eurorack module into a versatile multi-effect pedal for synths, electronic live sets, and guitars.

Joranalogue Cycle 5 VCO: Small Footprint, Big Flexibility

16 May in Synths

The new Joranalogue Cycle 5 VCO is a workhorse oscillator module that offers plenty of versatility in a compact 6 HP package.

Endorphin.es New Godspeed and Autopilot 1U

Endorphin.es New Godspeed & Autopilot 1U: Thru-Zero VCO and Automatic Tuner

16 May in Synths

Endorphin.es New Godspeed is the new and improved version of the popular thru-zero VCO with high-performance auto-tuning and MIDI. Also new: Autopilot 1U.