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Your Ideal Polysnth: How (not) to choose the polyphonic synth of your dreams
05 Sep 2020 · You're going to finally realise your dream and buy your dream polysynth, now you're standing in a showroom surrounded by magical music machines: How do you choose your first polyphonic synthesizer?
Roland Zenology takes on the King of polysynths: JUPITER-8
03 Sep 2020 · Roland's Zenology, the software version of their ZEN-Core technology, hits the much-anticipated milestone which is the arrival of the legendary JUPITER-8 polyphonic synthesizer.
Befaco VCMC 1.2 brings Poly Mode and Web Editor to its Voltage Controlled MIDI Controller
02 Sep 2020 · The 1.2 firmware for the VCMC and CV Thing lets you convert multiple V/Oct notes into MIDI notes within a single gate and has a very cool Web Editor for easier configuration.
UDO Super 6 synthesizer is available at last!
02 Sep 2020 · The Super 6 is probably the most eagerly awaited synthesizer of recent times and they have kept us dangling so long. Finally the 12-voice polyphonic binaural analogue-hybrid synthesizer is here!
Komplete 13: New sounds, new guitar tones and absolutely everything else
01 Sep 2020 · Native Instruments has announced Komplete 13 bringing together everything that's appeared since version 12 plus a handful of previously unseen sources of sound and a brand new version of Guitar Rig.
Softube Statement Lead: no nonsense polyphonic lead synthesizer
01 Sep 2020 · Statement Lead starts with waveforms of rare, modern and legendary synths drops them through a step modulated filter, shapes, articulates and flows out through FX. Simple, clear and instantly usable.
Newfangled Audio Pendulate: Chaotic monosynth based on a swinging double pendulum – for free!
01 Sep 2020 · Newfangled Audio and Eventide are bringing in some new chaotic oscillator techniques in the form of Pendulate which drags sound out of the physics of swinging oscillations - and it's yours for free!
Three Vintage Moog Synthesizers up for grabs in the Bob Moog Foundation Trifecta Raffle
31 Aug 2020 · "Trifecta" just means there are three prizes in this year's raffle: a Moog Source, a Moog Prodigy and a Moog Rogue. All in tip-top condition and could be yours for a $25 ticket.
Joranalogue MORPH 4 and FOLD 6: Dimensional Modulation and Multi-Topology Wavefolding
31 Aug 2020 · Joranalogue modules are always packed with deep functionality and exciting possibilities. MORPH 4 is an array of dimensional modulation while FOLD 6 is simultaneous parallel wavefolding - nice.
Virsyn AddStation: Next Generation Additive Synthesis for iOS
27 Aug 2020 · Virsyn has just revealed their latest software synthesizer for iOS called AddStation. It's based on additive synthesis and combines thousands of sine waves with unique morph sequencing.
Behringer 2500 Eurorack modules now available at preorder for stunning prices
27 Aug 2020 · The first four Behringer modules based on the ARP 2500 modular synthesizer are now available for preorder for unbelievable pricing considering this is Eurorack and these are 2500 modules.
Doepfer reissue Dark Energy for Eurorack in the A-111-5 Mini Synthesizer Voice
27 Aug 2020 · The A-111-5 is a modular version of the Doepfer desktop Dark Energy synthesizer and it's back. It brings an entire monosynth into your Eurorack as a single semi-modular module.
MicroFreak goes disco with Vocoder update and special Vocoder Edition version
25 Aug 2020 · Arturia has added Vocoder functionality to the MicroFreak in the latest update and released the MicroFreak Vocoder Edition with a microphone. But with no audio input how have they done that?
Reason Studios Friktion: Modeled strings for bowing and plucking in Reason
25 Aug 2020 · Reason Studios has a new physical modelling synthesizer called Friktion which will bring some wonderfully authentic string sounds to Reason by bow, pluck, vibrato and resonating bodies.
LEAK: Arturia to release MicroFreak Vocoder!
25 Aug 2020 · Wow! According to a few leaks, Arturia is just about to announce an exciting expansion to its MicroFreak line: MicroFreak Vocoder! Here's what we know so far.
Arturia MicroFreak gets a Momo software editor and random sound generator
24 Aug 2020 · Momo works his magic on the Arturia MicroFreak to offer up a VST plugin and standalone editor that reveals all the editable parameters and gives you full integration with your DAW.
MOK Waverazor 2.5 update with added PluginGuru Unify
23 Aug 2020 · The mad MOK Waverazor experimental virtual synthesizer gets a big chunk of an update plus a library of new patches via the PluginGuru Unify plug-in host platform.
Modular Meets Leeds 2020 Online Edition
22 Aug 2020 · Modular guru DivKid hosts an online edition of the annual Leeds Modular Meets this Sunday 23rd August where there will be performances, new music, gear and teacakes.
GYRINX VCF: a filter pulled from the heart of the Synton SYRINX
21 Aug 2020 · GYRINX is a painstakingly realized design informed by the known original topology of incomplete schematics, datasheets, and designs from other synths of the era of the Synton SYRINX.
Learn Sound and Synthesis online with Sarah Belle Reid
21 Aug 2020 · Sarah Belle Reid is a modular synthesizer musician who plays the trumpet and builds electroacoustic instruments and controllers and is offering an online course called "Learn Sound and Synthesis".
Spherator FM: interplay of harmonic and inharmonic waves in a 4-operator FM VSTi
20 Aug 2020 · From Syntheway comes Spherator FM which is packed with 4-operators worth of Frequency Modulation for diverse soundscapes, atmospheric textures and clanging noises.
Legendary programmer Hermann Seib joins the Behringer Wave Synthesizer Development Team
19 Aug 2020 · Hermann Seib has worked with PPG synthesizers for decades building computer interfaces, emulating them in software and helping Wolfgang Palm develop his PPG software instruments.