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Spitfire Audio has introduced Aska Matsumiya - Crystal Bowls, a new virtual instrument created from the vibrations of high-purity quartz crystal bowls.… Read More New Virtual Instrument Features Ethereal Sound Of Crystal BowlsView the full article

Spanish modular synth manufacturer Corsynth has announced a new Dual LFO for MU modular systems.… Read More Corsynth Dual LFO For MU Modular SystemsView the full article

The Roland JD-Xi has a very powerful synth engine - boasting a basic analog voice, a drum machine and a 128-voice digital synth - but limited controls mean that patch editing can be cumbersome. … Read More DIY MIDI Controller For The Roland JD-XiView the full article

Full Blotter can turn any audio file into an immense psychedelic, mesmerizing ambient drone.… Read More Giorgio Sancristoforo Intros Full Blotter ‘Very Large Grains Psychedelic Machine’View the full article

The Tangara expands on the capabilities of the original iPod by adding a capacitive touchwheel interface, wireless connectivity, an upgradable battery, a color display, SDXC storage up to 2TB and more.… Read More Open Source iPod Project, Tangara, Fully FundedView the full article

While synth buyers have more options than ever in 2024, there are still few synthesizers that can match the Access Virus TI from 2004.… Read More Access Virus TI Out Of Production, After Years Of LimboView the full article

This video explores recreating the the Korg Mini Pops percussion sounds and pattern that Jean-Michel Jarre used in his classic album Oxygene, using a Eurorack modular synthesizer.… Read More Synthesizing The Drums Of Jean-Michel Jarre’s Oxygene With Modular SynthsView the full article

Here's a look at two modern synths, descended from the classic Oberheim OB-Xa - the Behringer UB-Xa vs Oberheim OB-X8.… Read More Behringer UB-Xa vs Oberheim OB-X8 Head-To-Head ComparisonView the full article

Lo-Fi Hip Hop, known for its chill, nostalgic vibes, has evolved from an underground movement into a mainstream phenomenon. Blending old-school hip hop elements with a mellow, low-fidelity sound, it creates a unique and relaxing listening experience. Let's delve into the evolution of Lo-Fi Hip Hop and its growing influence in the music world. View the full article

Hudson Heavy Industries has introduced Spatial Symphony, a new hand-controlled music synthesis app for Apple Vision Pro.… Read More New App, Spatial Symphony, Brings Gestural Synthesis To Apple Vision ProView the full article

The MPC Key 37 packs a lot of power into a compact and - at $899 - relatively affordable instrument.… Read More Akai Intros MPC For Synth Players, The $899 MPC Key 37View the full article

The Moog Source features rich sound quality and a technical lineage rooted in the legendary Minimoog, widely regarded as the most iconic, archetypal analog synthesizer of all time.… Read More Support The Bob Moog Foundation With Raffle To Win A Moog Source Signed By Bob MoogView the full article

VAPolyMkII is a 16-voice synthesizer, with effects, sequencer and audio visualization tools.… Read More VAPolyMkII Bitimbral Virtual Analog Synth For iOS & MacView the full article

The MIDI NES AXE is based on a YouRock MIDI guitar, and features a built-in NESpoly synth.… Read More MIDI NES AXE Chiptune Keytar InstrumentView the full article

Electric Keys features emulations of two classic electric pianos.… Read More Native Instruments Intros Electric Keys Virtual InstrumentsView the full article

The Yamaha SEQTRAK is sure to draw comparisons with the Teenage Engineering OP-1. But, unlike the OP-1, the SEQTRAK is priced at a relatively affordable $399 USD.… Read More Yamaha SEQTRAK Review & 5 Things To Know Before You BuyView the full article

The software synth has always featured the ability to modulate and animate sounds in two dimensions. With Animoog Galaxy, this capability is extended into three dimensions, letting you modulate sounds within an X/Y/Z space.… Read More Moog Animoog Galaxy Brings Multidimensional Synthesis To Apple Vision ProView the full article

Here's a look at the Korg MS-20 synthesizer and the SQ-10 step sequencer, and how they shaped the sound of a group of German musicians in the late 70s and early 80s.… Read More How The Korg MS-20 Synthesizer & SQ-10 Sequencer Shaped The Sound Of German Electronic MusicView the full article

vPlayer 4 is designed to let you play live, using a variety of software synth plugins, without the overhead of using a DAW.… Read More vPlayer VST/AU Host For Mac & WindowsView the full article

A new music company has been launched by two experienced music tech veterans, with a teaser of its first product hinting at drums, percussion and resynthesis. The brand-new start-up, named Forever 89, has been created by Rikard Jönsson and Svante Stadler, who collectively bring more than 30 years of experience from their careers across companies such as Ableton, Teenage Engineering, Reason Studios, XLN Audio, Cycling ‘74, and Spotify... The post Ableton and Teenage Engineering veterans launch new company and tease first product appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

In Orbit Labs has launched a Kickstarter project to fund production of Particles, a touchscreen creative physics simulator in Eurorack format.… Read More New Module Brings Particle Physics To EurorackView the full article

The synth featured in the video is currently the only one of it's kind in the world.… Read More Korg PS-3300 FS Synthesizer Hands-On DemoView the full article

In addition to standard DJ turntable functions, the korg handytraxx play offers a variety of unique features. … Read More Korg Intros Portable handytraxx play TurntableView the full article

Behringer today shared this sneak preview of their upcoming UB-Xa mini analog synthesizer, a minisynth that they say offers "the authentic sound" of the Oberheim OB-Xa.… Read More Behringer Teases UB-Xa Mini, A $99 Taste Of The ‘Authentic Sound Of The OB-Xa’View the full article

Should Tiptop bring the Buchla 218 to Eurorack format? And what about the Music Easel?… Read More Do Synthesists Need A Buchla Music Easel In Euro Format?View the full article

The 72 HP width may strike synthesists as awkward...… Read More Behringer Intros 72 HP Eurorack Spring Reverb EffectView the full article

Behringer today shared a preview of the CZ-1 Mini, a minisynth that copies the sound engine used in Casio's classic CZ synth line of '80s.… Read More Behringer CZ-1 Mini Inspired By Vintage Casio CZ SynthsView the full article

With Yamaha E.S.P., the Montage M can now be in your computer.… Read More Yamaha Montage M Now Available As Expanded Softsynth Plugin For Your DAW View the full article

Knobcon organizer Suit & Tie Guy has announced that his latest creation, the muSonics Vanilla Synthesizer, is now shipping and available to order.… Read More MuSonics Vanilla Synthesizer Now ShippingView the full article

The line lets Buchla 200 owners expand their systems, and already includes enough modules to start a 'new vintage' system.… Read More Source Of Uncertainty Announces Official Buchla 200 Series Module ReissuesView the full article