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Legendary synthesizer + legendary sequencer = Medusa In a cryptic Instagram post, Dreadbox revealed a potentially awesome new collaboration between themselves and Polyend, known for their sequencers, the result being Medusa! Greek synthesizer company Dreadbox has a long history creating weird and wonderful analog synths, both all-in-one and modular systems. They are arguably one of […]
Behringer is in the limelight again after more Facebook spoilers The team at Behringer seem to have picked up a knack for replicating the rare synth icons that everybody wants. Another announcement from the Behringer HQ in the form of their next legendary synthesizer replica, the newly-labelled “unstoppable force” in synthesizer manufacturing is taking on […]
Behringer UB-Xa and more synth treats hinted for release The Behringer UB-Xa is the latest gear in a growing list that has been turning heads recently, particularly in synthesizer circles and their bold steps have won a lot of interest. First, they turned the synth-world on its head when they announced an accurate replica of […]
Arturia has a new take on old favourites, with six new plugins Arturia just announced a series of plugins that is sure to be incorporated into many producer’s and engineer’s plugin arsenals. “3 Filters You’ll Actually Use” is the name of the first pack, it offers a unique and inspiring new look at some of […]
Play chords and pads with your monophonic synth There has been a massive resurgence in analog synthesizers lately, with a large portion of the market being the monophonic synth. The nature of the design of monophonic synthesizers means that they are only able to trigger a single voice at a time. This reduces the sound […]
The rare and iconic TR-808 is now available to everyone as software The TR-808 is undoubtedly an esteemed piece of analog synth and drum machine history, Roland makes it available to everyone. The rarity and value of the TR-808 makes it almost impossible to acquire, whilst the sounds remain staples in genres across the board. […]
KORG Prologue synthesizer goes beyond what we’ve heard before After KORG’s success with the release of their four-voice synthesizer, the Minilogue, KORG decided to push the boundaries once again with the Prologue. At the heart of KORG’s new analog synth powerhouse, the Prologue, are legendary analog circuits from earlier KORG models alongside a revolutionary new […]
Arturia has a refreshing approach with the Minibrute 2 and 2s Arturia dive further into the semi-modular analog synth world, with the release of their new Minibrute 2 and 2s. The second iteration of the Minibrute takes its aesthetic from the original while adding a whole host of new features such as the “Eurorack style” […]
Behringer Neutron promises classic sound with modern convenience Behringer has released a mesmerizing teaser video of their new synth, the Neutron, a semi-modular analog powerhouse. In recent years there has been a massive resurgence in the use of modular synthesisers, and Behringer has some “wallet-friendly” solutions for anyone who wants to get into the game. […]
Elektron Analog Four MKII Synthesizer Elektron have announced their new Analog Four MKII, a four voice analog tabletop synthesizer. The MKII sports thoroughly re-worked analog circuitry to provide deep, defined bass and they say more prominenent analog overdrive and distortion. The Analog Four MKII has a built in sequencer and can integrate with all external […]
