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GForce Software MAP Combines Classic West Coast Ideas With Modern Soft Synth Capabilities

GForce Software has introduced MAP, a new software synthesizer for Mac & Windows that’s inspired ’70s modular synths from Serge, Buchla and others, but with a modern interface and software capabilities.… Read More GForce Software MAP Combines Classic West Coast Ideas With Modern Soft Synth Capabilities

October 28, 2025October 28, 20253 Comments

Max 9.1 Now Available, Here’s What’s New

Cycling ’74 has released Max 9.1, an update that introduces new ABL objects, new Jitter FX, JavaScript V8 features, and more.… Read More Max 9.1 Now Available, Here’s What’s New

October 28, 2025October 28, 20256 Comments

New Instrument, Atrium, Brings Experimental Approach To Polyphonic Synthesis

Whimsical Raps shared this preview of Atrium, a new boutique synthesizer that features five analog voices, controlled and modulated polytimbrally.… Read More New Instrument, Atrium, Brings Experimental Approach To Polyphonic Synthesis

October 27, 202518 Comments

SynTesla 5U VCO From Hans Zimmer’s Monster Synth (Sneak Preview)

SynTesla shared this short demo of the Hz-OSC560 oscillator, a 5U module designed for the largest modular synthesizer in the world, Giorgio III,  that they created for Hans Zimmer.… Read More SynTesla 5U VCO From Hans Zimmer’s Monster Synth (Sneak Preview)

October 27, 20252 Comments

Sinevibes Updates Korg Reverbs To Be More Lush & Musical

Sinevibes has released “huge” free updates for its Hollow v2 vast space reverb and Luminance v2 shimmer reverb for the KORG platform.… Read More Sinevibes Updates Korg Reverbs To Be More Lush & Musical

October 27, 20254 Comments

SONUSCORE LUX Orchestral Strings Promises ‘The Sound Of Cinema’

SONUSCORE has introduced LUX Orchestral Strings, a new virtual instrument that’s designed to recreate the sound of a 70-piece symphonic string ensemble.… Read More SONUSCORE LUX Orchestral Strings Promises ‘The Sound Of Cinema’

October 26, 2025October 27, 2025Leave a comment

Tiptop Audio Resonator Brings Back Classic Moog Polymoog Sound

Tiptop Audio has introduced Resonator, a recreation of the resonator section of the classic 1975 Moog Polymoog in Eurorack format.… Read More Tiptop Audio Resonator Brings Back Classic Moog Polymoog Sound

October 25, 20254 Comments

The Hammond Novachord, “The World’s Most Versatile Musical Instrument”

The Novachord is considered by many to be the first commercial polyphonic synthesizer, predating the mass-market polysynths of the ’70s by thirty years.… Read More The Hammond Novachord, “The World’s Most Versatile Musical Instrument”

October 25, 2025October 25, 20253 Comments

Inside The Vintage Synthesizer Museum In Los Angeles

This episode of Helium Vision features a visit into the Vintage Synthesizer Museum, in Los Angeles. The Vintage Synthesizer Museum is an interactive place, where everything is set up so it can be played and recorded.

October 25, 20255 Comments

Vangelis For Omnisphere 3 Now Available

Luftrum has announced Vangelis for Omnisphere 3, a new version of one of their most popular soundsets that has been updated for Omnisphere 3.… Read More Vangelis For Omnisphere 3 Now Available

October 24, 20252 Comments

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