CHAiOS Synth 2 For iPad
Developer Per Loenicker has released CHAiOS Synth 2, an update to CHAiOS that has been ‘beefed up’, while retaining its uncomplicated interface. Here’s what’s new:
Year: 2016
Electro-Harmonix Intros Super Space Drum + Crash Pad Drum Synths
Electro-Harmonix has introduced two new analog drum synth pedals, the Crash Pad and Super Space Drum, based on a vintage set of analog drum synthesizers:
Electro-Harmonix Lester K Stereo Rotary Speaker Demos
When Electro-Harmonix announced its new EHX ‘Lester‘ rotary speaker effect, they introduced two models: The Lester G was designed with guitarists in mind, and includes a dedicated compressor that maximizes the rotary speaker effect on guitar; and The Lester K is tailored to the needs of keyboardists looking for Leslie-style rotary speaker effects. Their original demos were… Read More Electro-Harmonix Lester K Stereo Rotary Speaker Demos
Synthrotek MST MIDI To CV Eurorack Module Demo
Synthrotek shared this brief look at their new MST MIDI-to-CV Module – a Eurorack MIDI to CV converter.
Rick Wakeman Pays Tribute To David Bowie, With ‘Life On Mars’
In this BBC video, Rick Wakeman shares his memories of David Bowie and performs Bowie’s Life On Mars at Radio 2’s piano.
Keith McMillen Instruments K-Mix Audio Interface, Control Surface & Programmable Mixer Now Available
Keith McMillen Instruments has announced that the K-MIX, a new Mac OS X-compatible audio interface and programmable mixer, is now available. The K-Mix looks different than other mixers and it’s because KMI founder Keith McMillen wanted a mixer that was different than the mixers that were available. “I needed a very special mixer that did not exist,” explains… Read More Keith McMillen Instruments K-Mix Audio Interface, Control Surface & Programmable Mixer Now Available
New Polyphonic Modular Synth For iOS, KQ MiniSynth
Developer Ryouta Kira has introduced KQ MiniSynth – a polyphonic modular synthesizer for iOS. The software modular lets you create patches with up to 100 modules and supports hardware MIDI control and Inter-App Audio. It requires iOS 6.0 or later, and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app implements the following modules:
Benefit Album For Ray Wilson Of Music from Outer Space
In November of last year, the family of Music From Outer Space founder Ray Wilson announced that he is fighting Stage 4 cancer and that he could use the help of the synth community. Wilson has been a leader in synth DIY for years – offering a variety of projects via his Music From Outer Space (MFOS)… Read More Benefit Album For Ray Wilson Of Music from Outer Space
Open Mic: What Do You Want To See Introduced At This Year’s NAMM Show?
The 2016 NAMM Show kicks off next week. And you know what that means: tons of new gear, some vaporware, booth babes, celebrity sightings, lots of NAMM weirdness and, of course, the ‘game changers’.
Synthtopia’s 10 Most Discussed Stories Of 2015
As part of our lookbacks at the Best of 2015, we’ve reviewed reader polls for the best new synths, best new software synths, best new mobile music apps and more. Here’s a look at the most hotly debated synth stories of 2015. Some of our stories generate way more discussion than others, usually because they… Read More Synthtopia’s 10 Most Discussed Stories Of 2015
