1612 Results for "Synthesizer"

Native Instruments tells us very little about the huge release of Massive X

One of the most anticipated announcements is the next generation version of the awesome Massive synthesizer. Massive X will be with us in February 2019 and free to Komplete 12 owners, but where are the details?

Kasetta: modular synthesizer based on the Kastle and built into a VHS cassette

NonDestructive Design squeezed a Bastl Kastle into a VHS cassette, added some stuff like a keyboard and are moving forward to turn it into Kasetta - a very cool synthesizer.

UNO’s official editor released by IK Multimedia

With the release of the software editor you can now get fully under the hood of the IK Multimedia UNO synthesizer. You don't have to wish for bigger envelopes or PWM - it's all here on Mac, PC and iOS.

Sequential is back! Dave Smith Instruments takes back the legendary name

40 years since the release of the Prophet-5 Polysynth Dave Smith Instruments returns to the name Sequential and everything is right with the world.

Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.5 Hardware Synth Integration finally arrives

It's taken them a while to release the 2.5 update we first saw at NAMM but it's been worth the wait. Omnishere 2.5 Hardware Synth Integration is immense and the most extraordinary thing I've seen in a long ...

Reason Compact: Europa Synthesizer in the iOS palm of your hand

It's not Reason, not even a compact version - Reason Compact is the excellent Europa synthesizer in an iPhone form factor with smart keyboard and arpeggiator. It's a synth - don't be confused by the name.

Erica Synths Techno System gets a price and release date

Erica Synths ultimate banging Techno System is nearly upon us and as they slowly release the individual modules they've just revealed the release date and the price for the full system.

Bob Moog Foundation raffle offers up 3 classic Moog synthesizers

The Bob Moog Foundation Trifecta Raffle is giving you the chance to win one of three classic Moog synthesizers for the fabulous cause of supporting the development of the new Moogseum. Tickets $25.

Melu Instruments tease something spectacular in a groovebox styli

Freak makers Melu Instruments have started to tease a new desktop device that's "a little bit more than a synth or a sequencer" and could possibly take grooveboxes to a new dimension. What do you think it is?

Dreadbox Medusa hybrid synthesizer about to hit the shops

This sleek hybrid synthesizer from Dreadbox and Polyend comes with 3 analog and 3 digital oscillators and a grid of 64 expressive pads for performance and sequencing. Will you be enraptured by the Medusa?

Behringer play the PCB synthesizer guessing game again

Another day another mystery synthesizer PCB from Behringer inviting us to "guess the product". A certain amount of cynicism appears to be creeping into the comments - are we getting bored with this game?

808 Day: Roland release JX-3P Plug-Out for System 8 synthesizer

Roland celebrates 808 Day by releasing an update for the System-8 synthesizer that includes the JX-3P 6 voice polysynth. Add in a pair of trainers and some limited edition vinyl and is that our lot for this ...

Roland tease Plug-out Number 3 for System 8. Which synth are they emulating?

A video on Facebook suggests that Roland are about to announce their third virtual Plug-Out recreate of a classic synthesizer for the System-8 on 808 Day. Firm favourite is the JX3P - what do you think?

Aeolian Meditation: a complex addictive additive synthesizer playground

Taking inspiration from ancient Greek instruments of nature Aeolian Meditation generates drones from layered and modulated harmonics coloured by noise and FM. It can create beautiful leads and basses too.

Root and Matter II: Two new modules from Folktek and more to come

Artisan synthesizer makers Folktek have had a busy 2018 so far. Two new modules: Matter II a drum-wave synth and Root a 1-4 splitter are the newest to emerge with a rumoured standalone synth to come.

ACL System 1 fully configured Eurorack Modular Synthesizer now available

System 1 is an elegantly crafted Eurorack modular synthesizer featuring all of Audiophile Circuits League stereo modules in a 6U, 84HP case with integrated power supply all configured and ready to go.

Top 5 software synthesizers 2018

Here are the Top 5 software synthesizers or virtual electronic instruments that your computer should be chewing on in 2018. Did your favourite get on the list?

Tracktion Retromod recreates a bunch of Nord, Roland and Moog synthesizers

Tracktion Corporation has released Retromod LEAD, 106 and FAT, some meticulously sampled instruments based upon 6 Clavia Nord instruments, a handful of Roland Junos and a big bunch of more modern Moogs.

Ever pondered the history of polyphony? Check out Marc Doty’s new series

Marc Doty has released a new series charting the history of polyphony on his YouTube channel Automatic Gainsay. A master of synthesis and an engaging educator, grab a drink and settle down for some schooling.

Tabletop modular synth modules in guitar pedal style from Hungry Robot Modular

If you find Eurorack too daunting then how about a range of modular synth modules in guitar pedal boxes? Patch them by themselves or to expand your semi-modular. Introducing Hungry Robot Modular

IK Multimedia UNO monophonic analog synth now shipping

Designed with Erik Norlander (Alesis Andromeda) this little monosynth really does impress with its sound and capabilities. UNO is now available to own and it'll be interesting to see what people do with it.

Stradivarius EKO: Haunting vintage string synthesizer comes to Kontakt

A splurge of string synths appeared in the 1970's after the success of the Solina Strings. The EKO Stradivarius was one of the more obscure but favoured by Vangelis for its spooky and atmospheric tones.

Our Top 5 Semi-Modular Synthesizers

It's been a bumper year for semi-modular synthesizers. Completely capable of being awesome in their own right but with a willingness to get patched into something greater. Here's our pick of the best.

First fiddle with the Voltage Modular virtual Eurorack beta

Voltage Modular from Cherry Audio is a virtual Eurorack style environment for MacOS and Windows. It's in Beta and we got an early look at what's shaping up to be a very interesting software modular experience.