The Soundmachines NS1nanosynth Is A Tiny, Powerful Modular Synthesizer

The Soundmachines NS1nanosynth is a miniature modular synthesizer that’s priced about the same as one module of a full-size modular synth. It’s cheap, as modular synths go, because it dispenses with custom screen printed panels, jacks, knobs – leaving you with the essence of a modular: a circuit board. Developer Davide Mancini describes the NS1nanosynth as ‘A powerful, deep and hacker-friendly… Read More The Soundmachines NS1nanosynth Is A Tiny, Powerful Modular Synthesizer

March 18, 2016March 18, 201629 Comments

New ‘Ableton-centric’ Soundware Company, SympleSound

Austin-based producer, sound designer and educator Francis Prève has unveiled a new ‘Ableton-centric’ soundware company, SympleSound, at this year’s SXSW. The first products from the company are its Analog Collection – a set of extensively multisampled versions of vintage analog synths, like the Oberheim SEM and RolandSH101, along with some newer (but discontinued) models like… Read More New ‘Ableton-centric’ Soundware Company, SympleSound

March 18, 20164 Comments

Alesis Andromeda Analog Synthesizer – An ‘Onslaught Of Non-Stop Sensory Bombardment’

This video, via gstormelectro, offers an audio demo of the Alesis Andromeda analog synthesizer. Or as they call it, ‘an onslaught of non-stop analog sensory bombardment.’ The Andromeda is a 16-voice analog keyboard from the turn of the millennium that combines deep analog features with knobby tweakability.

March 18, 201631 Comments

New Synth, Wiggle, Offers Dynamic Waveshaping Engine

2nd Sense Audio has introduced Wiggle, a software synth for OS X & Windows that they say offers a dynamic waveshaping engine and intuitive user interface. Here’s the official video intro:

March 18, 20165 Comments

Focusrite Intros 58-in, 64-out Red 4Pre Flagship Audio Interface

Focusrite has introduced the Red 4Pre, a new ‘flagship’ audio interface that offers 58-in, 64-out IO, four digitally controlled ‘Red Evolution’ preamps, plus high-headroom instrument inputs, a new high-performance conversion system, and Thunderbolt 2, Pro Tools HD DigiLink and Dante network connectivity.

March 18, 201612 Comments

Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 Keyboard Sound Design

This video, via PerfectCircuitAudio, explores some custom sound design with the Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 synthesizer:

March 17, 2016March 17, 201615 Comments

Novation Intros Blocs Wave Beatmaking App For IOS

Novation today introduced a new sub-brand, Blocs, focusing on app development and a new beatmaking app for iOS, Blocs Wave. Blocs Wave is a music creation app designed for touchscreen beatmaking. Here’s a performance demo:

March 17, 201615 Comments

Liine Skram – A Streamlined Virtual Studio For iPad

Liine, creator of the Lemur MIDI controller platform for iOS, has introduced Skram, a virtual studio that features four virtual instruments and sequencing features designed to streamline beat making. Here’s the official intro video:

March 17, 201610 Comments

Grove Audio Teases Four New High-Density 5U Modules

Grove Audio shared a preview of four high-density dotcom-style 5U modules. Together, along with their MIDI to CV converter, the four modules, above, pack two complete 5U synth voices into an 8 unit wide space:

March 16, 201611 Comments

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