One of the unique things about the Pocket Miku project is that it is a vocal synthesizer that is inspired by Vocaloid Hatsune Miku (初音ミク) , and yet it is not a Vocaloid in its own right. It uses existing vocal synthesizer technology from Vocaloid 2/3/4, but then repurposes it and adds features to make […]
Do you remember the good old days of Soviet Russia? If you’re a fan of analog synthesizers, then you’ll love the new Soviet PIF Synth! This adorable little synth is perfect for children, and it comes with a FREE sample library that will give you hours of fun! Soviet PIF Synth These colorful little synths […]
I checked out the brand new Donner B1 Bass Synthesizer: Donner B1 analog bass synthesizer has made unprecedented innovation in the operation interface, provide simpler and more intuitive interface for all music lovers
You know that one synth in your collection that you just can’t live without? The one that you always turn to for those classic sounds? The UNO Synth Pro Black Edition is that synth. With its true analog sound, incredible flexibility, and inspiring workflow, the UNO Synth Pro Black Edition has become the foundation of […]
Polyend Play is a new music-making device that is sure to excite and inspire musicians of all levels of experience. With its unique pattern-based approach, Play allows users to create and interact with musical patterns in a number of innovative ways. Plus, regular free software updates will make it even better in the future. If […]
If you’re looking for a synth that has all the character of classic analog sounds, but with a modern twist, then ODDITY2 is perfect for you! GForce Software took everything that was great about 3 generations of classic synths and enhanced it to create a unique instrument. With its intuitive controls and a huge library […]
Polaris, the latest sound library from Grammy-nominated composer, electronic music pioneer & technologist Brian Transeau, AKA BT, is a mesmerizing aural innovation. Polaris tastefully pairs the worlds of synthesis and orchestra to take your scores into 2022 and beyond. This sophisticated yet eclectic sound library offers massive multi-layers of organic string orchestral recordings, performed by […]
Polyend Tracker Fast Track to Creativity Tracker has long been a vital component of computer music. During the early 1980s, home computers were on the rise. The Apple Macintosh computer, released in 1984, was the first widely accessible personal computer with the ability to play games. The Amiga and Atari ST became popular among gamers, […]
ARGON Factory Library Volume 2 Modal Electronics Announces Volume 2 of Their ARGON Factory Library Alongside Firmware v2.4. Modal Electronics announced Volume 2 for the Argon Series synthesizers’ factory library as part of a new v2.4 firmware update. Fuelled by a unique wavetable architecture for a rich, dynamic, and unique sound, Modal Electronics’ ARGON series […]
Modal SKULPTsynth SE Modal SKULPTsynth SE a 4-voice, go-anywhere virtual-analog synthesizer with MPE support is now available from Modal Electronics stockists globally. SKULPTsynth SE is based on the legacy of the original SKUPTsynthesiser, it inherits a slim form factor but comes with traditionally colored, black, and white touch keypads, easier-to-read front panel descriptors, and improved built […]
Native Instruments – Max 52% Price Drop Currently, Native Instruments runs a special sale of several and selected of their earlier products. This B-Stock that comes with excellent discounts is available on Reverb.com as B-Stock (Affiliate Link). Gives older, fully supported products a second chance and save up to 52% OFF on Maschine, Komplete keyboards […]
Multiphonics CV-1 – DIVE DEEP INTO SOUND Applied Acoustics Systems (AAS) released Multiphonics CV-1, AAS’s latest modular synthesizer for macOS and Windows. Multiphonics CV-1 comes with a brand new space for exploration, experimentation, creation, learning, and fun. Dive into the mind-bending world of modular synthesis with Multiphonics CV-1, a powerful platform for assembling and playing patches. […]
Loopcloud 6 Loopcloud gives musicians studio-quality samples, loops, and instruments to take their music further. It’s the all-in-one production partner that provides inspiration to start and finish tracks. What sets Loopcloud apart from its competitors is the ability to preview and modify over 4 million royalty-free samples—plus your own sample collection—live and in perfect time […]
Arturia Introduce Evolution of Arturia Pigments 3 The polychromatic synthesizer has evolved into a state-of-the-art instrument that spans every shade of synthesis. Pigments 3 introduces the boundless power of additive synthesis, an impressive utility engine with sub-oscillator and dual noise sample players, the iconic filter from Jup-8 V, 4 incredible new FX including a multiband […]
Leipzig V3 Synthesizer British boutique electronic instruments innovator Analogue Solutions released the Leipzig v3 — an advanced Analogue Synthesiser stylishly reshaped as a desktop design drawing deeply from the DNA of the rack-mountable Leipzig-S analog synth/sequencer. As a desktop device duly delivering a better fit, format-wise, for present-day production preference, Leipzig v3 takes its (re)design cues from Analogue Solutions’ 2019-introduced Impulse Command — critically acclaimed as a […]
Medusa Synth: Firmware Update v4.0 Polyend known for bringing new technologies to creative musicians by building innovative and unique musical instruments, Polyend announces a major Medusa v4.0 firmware update which times up with the discontinuation of the Medusa Hybrid Synth production. The Medusa has played a very special role in Polyend growth and maturing, and […]
TONE2 Audio Software Synth Warlock Warlock is a mighty synthesizer that comes with a reduced user interface to facilitate an efficient workflow. It offers high-end sound quality and ships with 2140 patches. The random button can generate an unlimited number of unheard, but useful sounds. Can create completely new sounds, but covers also traditional synthesis […]
EXPLORING UNO SYNTH PRO WITH ENRICO DELL’AVERSANA Join Product Manager Enrico Dell’Aversana for an in-depth exploration of the sounds of UNO Synth Pro from Synthesthesia 2021. Enrico covers the Oscillators, Filters, Envelopes, and more, showing you just what makes this a truly spectacular machine. UNO Synth Pro gives you the power to create nearly any analog synth sound […]
Klerhaim N1 Analog Synthesizer with Virtual Circuit Emulation Technology Eplex7 DSP Klerhaim N1 – analog VST plugin synthesizer with virtual circuit emulation technology. Eplex7 DSP claims: There are many analog emulation synthesizers available, but unfortunately, 99,5% of them are far from real analog hardware synths (sounding sterile, digital, cold, boring, robotic, uniformly, numb and sharp). […]
Arturia Microfreak: Are we living in a golden age for standalone synths? In this video, I talk about the Arturia MicroFreak – a hybrid synth that takes some of its DNA from the modular synth world. See also StrongMocha’s MicroFreak Review – an Extraordinary Experimental Hybrid Freak Hardware Synthesizer by Arturia
Wavesynth an Advanced Wavetable Synthesizer Karanyi Sounds launched their most forward-looking instrument so far. Wavesynth is a new virtual instrument and a compelling waveshaper instrument for Kontakt 6. Wavesynth Features 220+ Factory & Artist presets Sounds from 12 classic synths (Juno 106, JX & 8P, Voyager, Emulator, M1, Sub37, Prophet 6 & 8, OBX, MS20, CZ) […]
UNO Synth Pro and the SSI chip UNO Synth Pro’s first-class analog sound is achieved by combining a superior design architecture with discrete core oscillators and two filters, one of which is based on a new chip from Sound Semiconductor, Inc. SSI was founded by Dave Rossum and Dan Parks, two members of the team […]
IK Multimedia announces UNO Synth Pro and UNO Synth Pro Desktop IK Multimedia announces UNO Synth Pro and UNO Synth Pro Desktop. Developed in collaboration with Italian boutique synth-maker Soundmachines, both these new analog synthesizers take the groundbreaking UNO Synth monophonic synth and expand it in nearly every section: more oscillators, more filters, more sequencer memory, more effects, […]
Free Vital Synth – Use Your Own Samples There’s a new exciting wavetable that everyone is talking about! I recently downloaded this free synth wavetable and I was blown away by the groundbreaking UI and versatility of it! Not only is the experience incredible, but Vital also makes it possible to use and manipulate your […]
Schmidt – an Analog Eight-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer Schmidt is a thoroughbred analog eight-voice polyphonic synthesizer with unison and true multitimbrality mode. Its previous built-to-order batches have been between 25 and 27 instruments each, the first of which followed from an interest in namesake hardware and software designer Stefan Schmidt’s hand-crafted prototype unit’s show-stopping debut at Musikmesse […]
V Collection 8 – Legendary Keyboards Reinvented From the irresistible retro flutters of Mellotron V to the nostalgic digital grit of Emulator II V, these virtual instruments combine unrivalled sonic authenticity with advanced modern features that go far beyond their ancestors. Ultimate control – Get hands-on with V Collection 8 thanks to smart MIDI controller […]
Vital a Spectral Warping Wavetable Synthesizer Vital is a spectral warping wavetable synthesizer. Explore how twisting the harmonic makeup of a wavetable can ultimately create a new set of sounds. Stretch, shift, smear and skew harmonics up, down, and around the spectrum to explore new timbres and create sounds you didn’t think possible with wavetables. […]
A Treasure Chest for Ethera Gold 2.5 CyberWorld is a wealth box of new synth instruments for Ethera Gold 2.5 with over 300 astounding unique presets for the Ethera Gold Core Synth, Action Synth, and Vocal Synth. IMPORTANT: CyberWorld Presets requires the full edition of Ethera Gold 2.5 and the full version of Kontakt 6.4.2 The 195 […]
BLADE-2 Released Rob Papen sharpens soft synth breakthrough by bringing boosted BLADE-2 to existing bundle owners and the wider world beyond. BLADE-2 — boosting its unique BLADE soft synth with excellent features making it a dream synth for synth lovers who like to think out of the box while working in the box, and available […]
COBALT8 – 8 Voice 37-Key Extended Virtual-Analog Synthesiser The British synthesizer manufacturer Modal Electronics announces the availability of COBALT8 — an immensely powerful, eight-voice extended VA (Virtual-Analogue) synthesizer that brings traditional and entirely new analog-style sound textures to modern music creation and production as an innovative. Advanced synthesis concept comprising two-oscillator groups with selectable algorithms […]
Chromaphone 3 Acoustic Object Synthesizer Applied Acoustics Systems releases the Chromaphone 3 acoustic object synthesizer plug-in. Chromaphone strikes in full dynamics with acoustic sharpness and precision. Applied Acoustics Systems announces the official release of Chromaphone 3 — an all-new version of its acoustic object synthesizer for macOS and Windows. Chromaphone 3 is a two-voice eight-physically-modeled-acoustic-resonator […]
Motion Has Evolved Wide Blue Sound released Elysium, an inspirational two-layer synth for producing music inspired by tonal rhythms, movement, and matchless playability. After years of rigorous design, Elysium skillfully combines live+hybrid instruments with the most iconic synths of all time. Rich, Acoustic Instruments Gamelans, pianos, mallets, a beautiful string section recorded at a church […]
2nd Sense Audio WIGGLE Sale There’s a new Wavetable Synth in town! WIGGLE is a synth bursting with life and movement. As Alan Watts says, “The world is a marvelous system of wiggles.” It has always been a challenge for electronic musicians to sufficiently reflect the wiggly nature of sound and human emotion with limited […]
Arturia unveils their expansive new synthesizer, PolyBrute Arturia is thrilled to introduce PolyBrute – a 6-voice analog powerhouse, with unprecedented expressivity and sound morphing capabilities, built to let you perform fearlessly, compose with fluidity, and infinitely explore sound in perpetual motion. Raw, powerful, organic. The analog Brute voice is an unmistakable sonic force to be […]
LECTOR by Waldorf 80% OFF: LECTOR – A TREMENDOUSLY VERSATILE VOCODER BY WALDORF! For only $34.99 (instead of $175), get LECTOR (Affiliate Link) – a tremendously versatile VST plugin by Waldorf! LECTOR (Affiliate Link) by Waldorf is a powerful vocoder that contains a polyphonic synthesizer based on the legendary Waldorf sound engine. I have always enjoyed […]
Pendulate (Free) A Chaotic Monosynth by Newfangled Audio For those bored of the same old synth sounds, Newfangled Audio’s Pendulate offers something truly new. Most synthesizers sound similar because they’re based on the same technologies. Pendulate is refreshingly different – a chaotic monosynth that uses a brand-new oscillator technique to create previously unheard sounds – […]
SUPER 6 Synthesizer UDO Audio announced the availability of the eagerly-expected SUPER 6 – a quick glance at the tantalizing 12 VOICE POLYPHONIC BINAURAL ANALOG-HYBRID SYNTHESIZER WITH SUPER-WAVE TECHNOLOGY wording boldly blazoned across an eye-catching, classic design cue-capturing front panel — presenting a simple user interface and chunky controls combination clearly intended to be intuitive, […]
NEW volca sample2 KORG launched their new generation volca sample with more memory, features, and connectivity to take your beat making further than ever before. The volca sample has everything that you need to create the music you like, and in a portable small form factor that you can take anywhere! On its own, it […]
PlugInGuru Unify 1.1.10 UPDATE Unify is a TOTALLY UNIQUE Plug-In that combines over 50 plug-ins when installed, producing over 500 John Lehmkuhl designed patches with a powerful HOST plug-in that can load all of your Instruments, Audio Effects and MIDI Effects in a flexible and fun environment! It also comes with 505 patches and over 3.5GB […]
OB-Xd Oberheim Based Synth 2.0 OB-Xd has been updated to 2.0. Features 7x faster GUI controls, Linux build, standalone app, signed and notarized installers, updated JUCE framework to 5.4.7 for better stability and compatibility, updated Banks with 2.0 compatibility, Ilkka Rosma Dark Theme, macOS Catalina support, MIDI CC learn, MIDI CC support, parameter refactor, XML based […]
Reveal Sound Spire Sale Spire is a software polyphonic synthesizer that combines powerful sound engine modulation and flexible architecture, a graphical interface provides unparalleled usability. Save 30% off for a limited time only.
Plugin Alliance announces enhanced emulation of Knifonium tube-driven synth sensation Plugin Alliance, supporting all major plugin formats and uniting some of the best-known international audio companies under one virtual roof, is proud to announce the availability of Knif Audio Knifonium — solidifying sister company Brainworx Audio’s new plugin partnership with Finnish pro audio equipment extraordinaire […]
Korg Minilogue – In-Depth Video Review The KORG Minilogue is a 4 Voice, Polyphonic Synthesizer created by Engineer Tatsuya Takahashi over at KORG in Tokyo, Japan. It comes in at around the 400~450 dollar mark in the US and can most certainly be bought 2nd hand online for an even lower price. The features of […]
Largo from Waldorf, a feature packed synth full of character This soft synth is Waldorf’s response to constant requests for a full blown Walford Synthesizer in a software plugin package, and it delivers. Highlighting three ultra phat oscillators, two of which feature a sub-oscillator for huge, deep bass, Largo offers analog waveforms (saw, sine, triangle, pulse) as well as a […]
TONE2 Audiosoftware releases Electra 2.8 Tone2 Audio has updated the synthesizer-workstation Electra to v2.8. It is a major update, which is available for free. Several people say that Electra2 is the most powerful synthesizer on the market. Electra2 breathes new life into the term “synthesizer workstation”. With its powerful and sonically versatile approach to audio […]
Novation’s Flagship Synthesizer Video Overview Chris Calcutt is running you through the Novation Summit. Summit’s digital New Oxford Oscillators offer subtractive, FM and wavetable synthesis, and feed into genuine analogue dual filters, distortion and VCAs. The multitimbral engine enables merging and combining of two complete and independent patches, while up to 16 simultaneous voices deliver enough […]
V Collection 7.2 Performance Update – Out Now Arturia released V Collection 7.2 – a free update that elevates your workflow to new creative heights. Freely immerse yourself in timeless, genre-defining and groundbreaking sounds like never before. Download it now and discover the new features for yourself! New in V Collection 7.2 Faster preset changes […]
Moog One Firmware 1.4 Adds Oscillator Compensation Calibration & New Sequencer Command Moog One is the ultimate Moog synthesizer – a tri-timbral, polyphonic, analog dream-synth designed to inspire imagination, stimulate creativity, and unlock portals to vast new realms of sonic potential. The first polyphonic analog synthesizer sold under the Moog brand in more than three […]
Quantum Synthesizer keyboard to widespread critical acclaim in 2018, Waldorf Music introduces its Iridium Synthesizer ‘sibling’. The Iridium Synth shares futuristic functionality and advanced tonality and applying those traits with welcomed added extras to a compact desktop form factor living up to the high-quality synthesizer developer’s demanding design standards. Following in the Quantum Synthesizer’s trailblazing […]
ELMYRA a Sonic Exploration Synthesizer Elmyra is a platform for sonic exploration inspired by the widely beloved Lyra-8. Elmyra is based on the Adafruit ItsyBitsy M0 Express microcontroller. Its 10-bit audio resolution already gives it a wonderfully gritty sound, and this circuit adds some nasty analog distortion to it. The synth runs on USB power and […]
The Fury-800 is a software instrument for Microsoft Windows (VST) and Apple macOS (VST/AU) simulating the KORG Poly-800 polyphonic synthesizer from 1983. Once upon a time, Björn Arlt promised himself not to create a simulation of an existing piece of hardware that Björn does not own by. Anyway, after receiving so many emails about “Why not recreating the Poly-800?” […]
RayBlaster 2.6 Adds Higher Precision Audio, UI Enhancements & Support of Catalina The RayBlaster update to v2.6 is a big update for Tone2. The release of RayBlaster 2.6 includes a big GUI, exciting new features, higher sound-quality, many enhancements, and some fixes. RayBlaster 2.6 is downward-compatible with all previous versions. All existing song projects and […]
Deluge 3.1 Firmware Released by Synthstrom Audible Synthstrom Audible released Deluge Firmware V3.1.0, containing a number of new features and improvements. Deluge 3.1 Firmware New Features Important: Songs saved with V3.1 will not be readable by older firmware versions. Please back up your songs and/or save them as new files. Download 3.1 Firmware here. Default […]
Rob Papen Releases Punch-2 & Quad Significant Updates QUAD Update Rob Papen released a new update for Quad adding NI NKS support, over 80 new presets, and as you can see in the image below it now also includes a ‘waveform’ display in the XY fields. Rob Papen has also increased the number of slots […]
Audio Damage Releases Continua Update Continua embraces the constant, ever-changing universe of sound, rendering an unparalleled level of hands-on control to vintage analog synthesis in virtual form. Continua advances exceeding the abilities of a regular three-oscillator subtractive synthesizer with a “morph everything” design philosophy. The oscillators and LFOs generate a nearly infinite variety of wave […]
Arturia Releases OB-Xa V Based on Oberheim’s legendary synth OB-Xa, their newest virtual instrument recreates the fat, aggressive sound while enhancing the tool with brand new features. Applying their expert sound engineering to recreating and updating an iconic synth, Arturia now offer an authentic software with soundscapes previously unexplored. Ideal for innovative musicians, synth programmers, […]
Phosphor 3 by Audio Damage Released Audio Damage updated Phosphor to V3, and if you own Phosphor 2, you may now download Phosphor 3 from your account. For desktop users, this is a free update. iOS Phosphor 2 owners can upgrade to Phosphor 3 for $3.99. (There is no way to do a crossgrade in […]
Polyend launches Limited Edition Black Medusa Polyend launches Limited Edition Black Medusa a hybrid synth with minimalistic front panel facelift and major firmware update. The Medusa Hybrid Synthesizer is a fruit of a collaboration between Dreadbox and Polyend companies. It has emerged from both teams unusual approach to integrating analog and digital domains into a […]
Native Instruments MASSIVE X 1.3 Out Native Instruments MASSIVE X 1.3 update is out now. Firstly, crashing issues related to the new LOGIC PRO X 10.5 update are now fixed, so you’ll be good to go again. The new update includes 20 new presets, and 50 new noise tables (25 loops, and 25 one-shots). You […]
MatrixBrute Update – Enhanced MIDI and DAW support Years after MatrixBrute was released, MatrixBrute still stands strong as one of the greatest synths ever made, and has been upgraded with a comprehensive firmware update. When updating to version 2.0, your MatrixBrute presets will be automatically converted to the 2.0 format. Arturia advises you to backup […]
