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Year: 2022

Bastl Instruments Intros Softpop SP2, A ‘Radical Subtractive Synth’

Bastl Instruments has introduced the Softpop SP2, described as “a radical subtractive synth under the influence of unconventional digital control”.… Read More Bastl Instruments Intros Softpop SP2, A ‘Radical Subtractive Synth’

January 5, 2022January 6, 202211 Comments

Ground Control Sequencer Gets Free Major Update

Endorphin.es has released a major update to its Ground Control sequencer that adds options for modulation, scales, performance and more.… Read More Ground Control Sequencer Gets Free Major Update

January 4, 20226 Comments

Rare French Loumavox Synthesizer Is ‘A Beautiful Fake’

The creators of the recently released Loumavox documentary have revealed the story behind this ‘lost’ French synthesizer. … Read More Rare French Loumavox Synthesizer Is ‘A Beautiful Fake’

January 3, 2022January 3, 202252 Comments

Analogue Pocket + Nanoloop Minimal Techno Jam

Here’s a minimal techno Nanoloop jam, using the Game Boy-compatible Analogue Pocket.… Read More Analogue Pocket + Nanoloop Minimal Techno Jam

January 2, 2022January 3, 20223 Comments

WMD 10-Channel Eurorack Performance Mixer LE Back For A Limited Time

WMD lets us know that their Performance Mixer LE – an all-in-one 10-channel Eurorack mixing solution – is available again for a limited time.… Read More WMD 10-Channel Eurorack Performance Mixer LE Back For A Limited Time

January 1, 202222 Comments

Old School Sequencing With The Rare Oberheim DS-2A Digital Sequencer

In his latest video, synthesist Hainbach shares a look at old-school sequencing with the rare Oberheim DS-2A Digital Sequencer from 1973. The DS-2A step sequencer is huge and very limited, compared to modern step sequencers. But like a lot of old-school gear, it was designed with a lot of flexibility.

January 1, 202216 Comments

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