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Elektron Model:Cycles In-Depth Review

In this video, synthesist Enrique Martinez, aka Ricky Tinez, takes an in-depth look at the new Elektron Model:Cycles.… Read More Elektron Model:Cycles In-Depth Review

February 29, 20204 Comments

Squarp Instruments Intros Rample 4-Voice Sample Player & Audio Processor

Rample can play up to 4 .wav files on independent audio outputs – from percussive drum-machine kits to synth samples, breakbeats to sound FX, backing tracks to hour-long audio music.… Read More Squarp Instruments Intros Rample 4-Voice Sample Player & Audio Processor

February 29, 2020February 29, 20201 Comment

Using The Nord Drum 2 As A Polyphonic Synthesizer

This video demonstrates how the Nord Drum 2 drum synthesizer can also be used as a polyphonic synthesizer.… Read More Using The Nord Drum 2 As A Polyphonic Synthesizer

February 29, 20203 Comments

Polyend Teases New Sampler + Sequencer

Polyend shared this teaser video for a new hardware device that they’re planning to introduced in March 2020.… Read More Polyend Teases New Sampler + Sequencer

February 29, 20207 Comments

Vintage Roland JX-8P Synthesizer vs Modern Jupiter-X Sound Comparison

Heres a head-to-head comparison of the sound of a vintage Roland JX-8P vs a modern Roland Jupiter-X synthesizer.… Read More Vintage Roland JX-8P Synthesizer vs Modern Jupiter-X Sound Comparison

February 28, 202010 Comments

Free Sound Library For The M-Audio Venom Synthesizer

M-Audio Venom synthesizer

The library showcases the range of the Venom’s sound capabilities, with 119 single presets.… Read More Free Sound Library For The M-Audio Venom Synthesizer

February 28, 2020February 28, 202017 Comments

A History Of The Simmons SDS-3 Drum Synthesizer (1978)

The Simmons SDS-3 was the precursor to one of the most iconic instruments of the 80’s.… Read More A History Of The Simmons SDS-3 Drum Synthesizer (1978)

February 28, 20201 Comment

sonicLAB PaSSBot Offers A Massive Cloud Of Filters

sonicLAB has introduced PaSSBot,  a ‘stochastic filter bank’ plugin, designed to create a cloud of filters with complex modulation capabilities driving up to 64 unique parallel instances. … Read More sonicLAB PaSSBot Offers A Massive Cloud Of Filters

February 28, 202010 Comments

Elektron Model Cycles Review & Hands-On Demo

Like its predecessor in the company’s ‘Model’ line, the Model:Cycles is designed to offer much of the power of Elektron’s flagship instruments, but also to be more budget- and beginner-friendly.… Read More Elektron Model Cycles Review & Hands-On Demo

February 28, 20201 Comment

New Programmable Effect Pedal, MOD Dwarf

The MOD Dwarf is an open platform for effects, amp simulations, cabinets, virtual instruments, synthesizers and MIDI utilities.… Read More New Programmable Effect Pedal, MOD Dwarf

February 25, 20204 Comments

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