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Yamaha tease a ghostly digital workstation called Genos
13 Sep 2017 · Yamaha has a go at being mysterious with a handful of tease videos about a forthcoming Digital Workstation called Genos. Is it more of the same or is Yamaha about to break out of its box?
Akai VIP 3.0 gives control over your VST library from any controller
12 Sep 2017 · The new version of Akai's VIP virtual instrument host and performance software is no longer tied to their Advance keyboard range. Direct access over your entire VST library from any keyboard or DAW.
Shootout: Roland D-05 vs D50
12 Sep 2017 · Can you tell the difference between the classic presets of the original D-50 and the same sounds on the new Roland Boutique D-05? No, we couldn't either - but give it a go!
VCV Rack: a virtual modular Eurorack system that’s completely free
11 Sep 2017 · The beta version of VCV Rack offers 27 virtual Eurorack modules from the likes of Mutable Instruments, Befaco and Synthesis Technology. It's free and gives you an entire Eurorack modular system on the desktop.
KVgear Vixen: a mixer for all your Volcas
09 Sep 2017 · The Vixen mixer from KVgear will mix and power up to 8 Korg Volcas and is also the size of one. A neat idea coming to Kickstarter and synth jams everywhere.
Modal CRAFTrhythm DIY drum and percussion sampler
09 Sep 2017 · Modal Electronics announce the CRAFTrhythm, an 8-track drum and percussion sampler in the same DIY form as the CRAFTsynth. Good, cheap, fun.
Roland Boutique D-05: a reimagined D-50 Linear Synthesizer
09 Sep 2017 · Roland take us back to the era of menu diving, painful programming and the pop music of the late 1980's with the Roland Boutique D-05 Linear Synthesizer.
Generate CV from plants with the Scion biometric feedback module
08 Sep 2017 · Instruo's Scion Biometric Feedback to CV module will produce random voltages influenced by the electrical currents detected on organic surfaces. So plug in your pot plant and let's get generating.
The NDLR: Multi-part polyphonic arpeggiator and chord machine
07 Sep 2017 · The NDLR "Noodler" is an advanced arpeggiating box that will run up to 8 synthesizers with separate bass and lead patterns, 4 note pads and a drone root all from internal chords.
Roland redefines the future with a D-50 Linear synthesizer experience
06 Sep 2017 · Roland hint at something to do with a D-50 Linear Synthesizer for 909 day this year. But they've already released the VSTi plugin version so why all the mystery?
Generate frightening noises with the Evil Drum Oscillator module
06 Sep 2017 · The Evil Drum Oscillator captures the flatulence of demons, feasts on the possession of capacitors and laughs at the death throws of electronics. It's a beautifully scary module for your Eurorack.
MBS-100: Soviet-style monophonic bass synth from AVP Synthesizers
06 Sep 2017 · 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!
SyndtSphere: free spherical polyphonic morphing virtual synthesizer
04 Sep 2017 · Take an understated polyphonic virtual synthesizer, throw all its presets into a 3D spherical space and let them morph into one another. That's SyndtSphere, and it's free - check it out.
Enter the Pyrophone, a MIDI-controlled hydrogen flame organ!
03 Sep 2017 · Yes, you read that right. Invented in 1875, the pyrophone has become the centrepiece of a new scene of young artists who have rediscovered this crazy and dangerous instrument...
Vox VX50KB, VX50BA and VX50AG: 50W NuTube amps for keys, bass and acoustics
02 Sep 2017 · Lightweight and quite cheap, these new mini-combos offer a whopping 50-Watts of power and come in three new versions aimed at bass players, acoustic guitarists and keyboard players.
The VOX Continental is back and it’s bold
01 Sep 2017 · The VOX Continental Keyboard injects itself with three classic organs, three electric pianos and three acoustic pianos to create what it believes to be the ultimate stage keyboard - in orange.
WaveG monophonic analog synthesizer and digital step sequencer
31 Aug 2017 · Just landed on Kickstarter is an intriguing and strangely retro combination of monophonic synthesizer and separate digital step sequencer. They are not looking for much to kick it off.
Bastl’s 60Knobs controller for Sonic Potion’s LXR drum machine arrives
31 Aug 2017 · 60Knobs (or SixtyKnobs) is Bastl's long awaited controller and expansion programmer for Sonic Potion's 6 voice LXR drum machine. All 60 knobs come in a bag as part of the kit - get soldering!
DSI Prophet REV2 16 voice polysynth lands on the desktop
30 Aug 2017 · The 16 voice Prophet REV2 polyphonic analog synthesizer comes to the desktop in a compact and powerful form. This is going to give the Novation Peak a serious run for its money.
Free plug-ins last week: PAPU and Fathom synths at your disposal!
30 Aug 2017 · Last week saw two interesting releases that you might want to check out right now! We are talking about two synthesizers that embody very different approaches to synthesis that go by the names PAPU and Fathom ...
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.