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Polyvera, PTNSHIFT, Serum 2: Highlights of the Week
22 Mar · The Suonobuono Polyvera sounds incredible, Tim Exile releases an inspiring generative instrument, and Serum gets a massive free upgrade: Highlights of the Week!
GERMAN SYNTHS
German Synthesizers: The Trailblazing History of 5 German Synth Giants
21 Mar · This is the story of German synthesizers as told through the history of five groundbreaking companies.
Rhodes Stage 61: Back to the Roots
21 Mar · After previewing a prototype at NAMM, Rhodes has now officially announced the new Rhodes Stage 61. Pre-orders for the compact Rhodes will begin shortly!
SYNTH JOURNAL
Severance Gets Synthy, First Weighted Grid Controller, Modular News: Synth Journal
20 Mar · Brighten your innie’s day with eight hours of Severance synth music and more in this week’s Synth Journal.
Elektron Update: OS 1.10 for Digitakt II and Digitone II
20 Mar · Elektron has released OS updates for the Digitakt II and Digitone II. The Elektron update to OS 1.10 includes lots of new features for both machines.
The Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D – Two Great Legends Collide
20 Mar · Two legends collide as Moog Music announces the release of a custom Minimoog Model D in honour of Geddy Lee, the legendary bass and synth player with iconic Canadian prog rockers, Rush.
KORG opsix SE and wavestate SE Price Drops: Save up to 46%!
20 Mar · The KORG opsix SE and wavestate SE synthesizers just got a lot more affordable! The 61-key versions of both synths are now available for up to 46% below MSRP.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
New Sounds for the DX7, Oddity 3 and Pigments 6 – Sounds and Presets
19 Mar · The mighty DX7 lives on. Smackos & Dim Garden have created a new album using one and you can have the sounds for free!
Tim Exile PTNSHIFT Turns Your Ableton Push Into a Generative Madhouse
18 Mar · Take it to the stage! Tim Exile PTNSHIFT is a generative performance instrument that you play with Ableton Push.
Software Deals
Software Deals: Bargains from Arturia, McDSP, Steven Slate & More
18 Mar · This week, you’ve got the chance to save almost 50% on the Arturia V Collection X! Other bargains are coming from McDSP, Steven Slate Audio, and Cherry Audio.
NI Maschine 3.1: The Next Big Update for Beat Makers and Music Producers
18 Mar · Native Instruments has released another update for Maschine 3.1. And it includes the most requested feature from the community!
UJAM and Bob Moog Foundation Vox Humana: New Plugin Recreates the Famous Polymoog ‘Cars’ Sound
18 Mar · One of the most recognizable synthesizer sounds ever can now be yours with the UJAM and Bob Moog Foundation Vox Humana.
Roland GO:PIANO 88: The Ultra-Portable Digital Piano Gets a Makeover
18 Mar · The newly refreshed Roland GO:PIANO 88 is a compact, lightweight, and easy to use digital piano for beginners and those looking for a portable alternative.
Serum 2 Released: The Legendary Wavetable Synth Gets a Major Update!
17 Mar · Xfer Records releases Serum 2, featuring new wavetable, granular and spectral oscillators, as well as improved effect routing. But that's not all!
WEIRDEST SYNTHS
5 of the Weirdest Synths Out There: Get Your Tweak On
14 Mar · Looking for inspiration? Embrace the strange with these five odd balls, the weirdest synths on the market today.
SONICWARE LIVEN Ambient Ø – 1.5 Update Delivers Microtonal Capabilities & More
14 Mar · The SONICWARE LIVEN Ambient Ø has just received a major update that delivers heavily requested microtonal functionality.
Behringer JT Mini: The Power of the Jupiter-8 in a Small Synth Package – Now Available!
14 Mar · The Behringer JT Mini is here, a pint-sized all-analog Jupiter-8-inspired synth with three VCOs, multimode filter, and 16-step motion sequencer.
Mega Deals: Brainworx Bundles Starting at $24.90, individual Plugins at €22!
14 Mar · Want some new mixing & mastering plugins and a new soft synth? Then don't miss this sale: Brainworx bundles start low, individual plugins even lower!
Moog Subsequent 25 Discontinued: It’s Time for Sad Goodbyes
13 Mar · All good things must come to end and that’s now true for the Moog Subsequent 25, heading to the great gig in the sky after five years.
Behringer MS-1 MKII Gray: Gray Is the New Red
13 Mar · The Behringer MS-1 MKII is now also available in gray, bringing back a classic paint job of the SH-101. You can order the MS-1 MKII Gray today!
Synth Journal
JamCorder, Befaco and the Ultimate List of Software Synths: Synth Journal
13 Mar · Never want to forget a great idea ever again? JamCorder could be just what you need! Also: new modules from Befaco and the ultimate list of software synths.
Erica Synths Echolocator: Performance Delay for your Desktop
13 Mar · Erica Synths Echolocator is a digital stereo delay in a desktop format that’s all about real-time tweakability. The perfect hardware delay for DAWless sessions?
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