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Here's an in-depth review of the new Moog Spectravox synthesizer and vocoder.… Read More Moog Spectravox In-Depth ReviewView the full article

Synth expert Ziv Eliraz offers his review of the Arturia PolyBrute 12, and calls its FullTouch keyboard "a breakthrough for expressive control".… Read More Is The Arturia PolyBrute 12 Really ‘The Most Expressive Synth Ever’?View the full article

The Polybrute 12 takes their Brute line to new level, pairing their expressive FullTouch keyboard with a powerful 12-voice architecture, and adding a ribbon controller, Morphe?e pad, bi-timbral morphing presets and more.… Read More Arturia PolyBrute 12 Promises To Be ‘The Most Expressive Synth Ever’View the full article

The new Cherry Audio Chroma brings a much-sought-after synth to our sonic arsenals and with it a heap of nostalgia and affection. The story of the ARP Chroma is one of “what could have been”. Developed at the turn of the 1980s, it never properly saw the light of day under the ARP banner. Sadly, ARP declared bankruptcy in 1981 and the Chroma IP was sold to CBS Musical Instruments and produced as the Rhodes Chroma... The post Cherry Audio Chroma – ARP’s Last Hurrah Immortalised in Software appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Erica Synths and; Richie Hawtin have introduced the Bullfrog XL, an educational electronic music instrument designed specifically for teachers to use in front of the classroom.… Read More Erica Synths & Richie Hawtin Intro Massive Bullfrog XL Educational Synthesizer View the full article

Pittsburgh Modular has introduced the Voltage lab 2 Analog Synthesis Laboratory, a new version of their Voltage Research Laboratory that adds new wave-shaping technologies, an addictive tactile performance controller and more.… Read More Pittsburgh Modular Intros Voltage Lab 2 Analog Synthesis LaboratoryView the full article

At Superbooth 2024, Synth-Werk is debuting two new devices, the Bode Barberpole Phaser and the SW 995-Contact Keyboard.… Read More Synth-Werk Debuts Bode Barberpole Phaser, SW 995-Contact Keyboard At Superbooth 2024View the full article

Moog Music has introduced the Spectravox Semi-Modular Analog Spectral Processor, an all-in-one synth voice and vocoder and the company's fourth device in the Mother-32 Eurorack format. … Read More Moog Spectravox Semi-Modular Analog Spectral Processor Now AvailableView the full article

Introducing their new flagship instrument, the Arturia PolyBrute 12 sets out to redefine what we know about expression with analogue synthesis. With six more voices and an ingenious new keyboard mechanism, the PolyBrute 12 has ‘Classic’ written all over it. Arturia is celebrating 25 years of innovation and excellence in the music industry this year. They kicked off their celebrations with the launch of Astrolab, a brilliant redefinition of the stage keyboard concept. Blurring the lines between hardware and software instrumentation, one might think it was the ultimate way to mark the occasion. But you’d be wrong. Oh so very wrong. Because today, Arturia has annou…

Vocoder, filter bank and analogue spectral processor: the Moog Spectravox has it all. And now it can finally be yours... The post Moog Spectravox Finally Makes It To Market – With New Functions! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The long overdue Voltage Lab 2 from Pittsburgh Modular looks like its been foolin’ around with their Taiga synth! And that’s not a bad thing! The folks at Pittsburgh Modular have been rather busy of late! Hot on the heels of the Taiga Desktop and recently released Taiga Keyboard, we have the Voltage Lab 2. The original Lifeforms Voltage Lab debuted four years ago. This second version grows the concept much further. Now in a “sit-up-and-beg” desktop case, the unit is semi-modular analog synthesizer with a wealth of innovate features. Over and above the first iteration, it now features a performance touch-controller. The post Voltage Lab 2 from Pittsburgh Mod…

The Bullfrog educational synthesizer developed by Erica Synths and Richie Hawtin is now available in a souped-up XL version. The super-sized Bullfrog XL is mainly designed for teachers looking to demonstrate subtractive synthesis in front of a classroom. With a couple of additional features, it also expands upon the original Bullfrog’s capabilities. The Erica Synths Bullfrog was specially designed to teach beginners the basic building blocks of subtractive synthesis. The new Bullfrog XL is a super-sized teaching unit three times the size of the original Bullfrog. This ensures that even those seated in the last row can see everything clearly. The post Erica Synths x Richie…

The Behringer Model 15 is an unofficial Euro-format copy of the Moog Grandmother. It… Read More Behringer Model 15 Eurorack Synthesizer Official Intro VideoView the full article

The Korg minilogue xd inverted features the same polyphonic analog engine, open source digital MULTI engine, sequencer and effects as the original, but with an inverted color scheme.… Read More Korg Intros Limited Edition minilogue xd invertedView the full article

The highly anticipated Behringer Model 15 with analogue modular circuitry based on the Moog Model 15/35/55 is now available for pre-order... The post Behringer Model 15 is now available for pre-order! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The GForce Software impOSCar3 receives its obligatory update and is all the better for it. Their legendary soft synth is still not a looker though! As GForce Software works its way through its back catalogue, impOSCar finally gets its makeover. As one of GForce Software’s early soft synths, it has built up a loyal following with many fans of its sound. And it’s a good job it sounds amazing. Like the hardware it emulates so well, it eschews good looks for great sounds... The post GForce Software impOSCar3: Bigger, Better, Now With Wavetables appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

So much interest was generated from the NAMM 2024 launch of the KORG PS-3300 FS, that they will now be available on a limited run. Earlier this year, the Japanese synth giant singlehandedly dispelled the myth that “there are never any synth releases during NAMM.“ This week, just in time for Superbooth 2024, KORG has announced that they will be producing this rare reissue on a limited basis. Hopefully, you’ll be able to own one by the end of this year... The post The KORG PS-3300 FS will be available on a Limited Production run! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

[Update 14 May 2024] The hybrid polyphonic Minilogue XD gets a re-release from Korg, now with combo-organ (and Poly-800!) style inverted keys... The post Korg Minilogue XD Inverted Reverses Black and White Keys appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The ARP 2600 joins Korg’s synthesizer software suite Collection 5. Other new entries include EP-1 and Vox Super Continental... The post Korg Collection 5 Gets 3 New Instruments Including ARP 2600 appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

[Update 14 May 2024] Korg Berlin is back with its latest electromechanical prototype, Acoustic Synthesis_phase8. “It is not a product just yet, but we are getting close”... The post Korg Acoustic Synthesis_phase8: Inching Closer to an Actual Product! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Ohm Force has introduced Ohmicide Eurorack, a new synth module, based on its distortion plugin of the same name.… Read More Ohm Force Releases First Eurorack Module, Ohmicide, at Superbooth 2024View the full article

MicroMusic is a free AI-powered patch generator for Vital that recreates synth patches from audio.… Read More MicroMusic AI-Powered Synth Preset Generator Recreates Patches From AudioView the full article

Hans Zimmer's RadioPhonic Synth is an all-in-one Eurorack synthesizer, described as "the ultimate analogue modular system."… Read More Hans Zimmer’s RadioPhonic Synthesizer, ‘The Ultimate Analogue Modular System’, Now AvailableView the full article

Ahead of Superbooth 2024, Frap Tools has introduced two new Eurorack modules: Bagài and 411.… Read More Frap Tools Unveils New Modules, Bagài and 411, at Superbooth 2024View the full article

The Behringer K-2 mkII synthesizer is an updated version of their unofficial copy of the Korg MS-20.… Read More Behringer K-2 mkII Now AvailableView the full article

Psycho Circuitry launched the free PCEQ5 five-band analogue-inspired EQ, plus the paid version of the plugin, the PCEQ5+. The PCEQ5 and PCEQ5+ are available for Windows and macOS, with the latter being available at an introductory deal of $8 (down from $49) until May 19, 2024. Mac users will be pleased as Psycho Circuitry has [...] View post: Psycho Circuitry launches new free PCEQ5 five band analog EQ plus paid version View the full article

Plugin Boutique offers the Diginoiz sample pack bundle worth over $100 for free for a limited time. The Diginoiz bundle comprises five sample packs with a combined value of €115 (if purchased individually). The sample packs include Serum Kings, Producersdiary 2 – Divine Sounds, Cloud Pads, Trap Chiefs, and Orchestral One Shots 4. Serum Kings [...] View post: Get The Diginoiz Sample Pack Bundle Worth Over $100 For FREE View the full article

The Tracker+ improves on the original Tracker in almost every way, adding USB audio, Stereo sampling and playback, Synthesizer and drum machine engines, 8 extra tracks of MIDI and synth engine sequencing, increased sample memory and more.… Read More Polyend Tracker Plus Adds New Sampling & Synthesis OptionsView the full article

OhmForce Ohmicide Eurorack turns a classic distortion plugin into a versatile module that specializes in the art of obliterating your signal beyond recognition. The legendary plugin developer is set to unveil its first hardware module at Superbooth 24 in Berlin... The post OhmForce Ohmicide Eurorack: Classic Distortion Plugin Turns Module appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Four synth engines, drum synthesis, stereo samples, a beefed up sequencer and USB audio get the Polyend Tracker+ right on track... The post Polyend Tracker+: Synths, Drum Machine and Stereo Samples appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article