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Waldorf Quantum – The Deepest Synth Ever?

This isn’t a straight review of the Quantum, and doesn’t cover all of its features. Instead, it offers an opinionated take on the Quantum and an extended demo of what it’s like for sound design, in experienced hands.… Read More Waldorf Quantum – The Deepest Synth Ever?

January 29, 2023January 29, 202321 Comments

Pittsburgh Modular Teases New Taiga Synthesizer, Because ‘Analog Is Important’

Details are to be announced, but Taiga looks to be knobtacular and semi-modular, with 60 patch points and 40+ knobs.… Read More Pittsburgh Modular Teases New Taiga Synthesizer, Because ‘Analog Is Important’

January 29, 20233 Comments

Shut Up & Play: New Sounds For The Korg Modwave Synthesizer

Sound designer Jexus WCOG shared this ‘shut up and play’ style no talking demo of a collection of custom sounds for the Korg Modwave synthesizer.… Read More Shut Up & Play: New Sounds For The Korg Modwave Synthesizer

January 28, 2023January 29, 20238 Comments

Sonicware Liven Lo-Fi 12 Gets Free Version 2.0 Upgrade

The update adds new features for resampling, chopping and remixing.… Read More Sonicware Liven Lo-Fi 12 Gets Free Version 2.0 Upgrade

January 28, 20238 Comments

MOD Audio Now Shipping To Europe, Japan & ‘Soon’ To US

MOD Audio is now shipping the MOD Dwarf to Europe and Japan.… Read More MOD Audio Now Shipping To Europe, Japan & ‘Soon’ To US

January 27, 2023January 28, 20233 Comments

Polyend Play Releases Firmware Update

Polyend has released a firmware update for the Polyend Play. Among new features in the update is the ability to customize all of the user’s Master Effects – Reverb Delay, Equalizer, and Limiter. … Read More Polyend Play Releases Firmware Update

January 26, 2023January 25, 202322 Comments

New England Synth Fest Returns February 23, 2023

The event features synth musicians and visualizers “like never before” in the Planetarium’s immersive full-dome environment, featuring a brand-new lineup of performers and Lobby exhibitors. … Read More New England Synth Fest Returns February 23, 2023

January 25, 2023January 25, 20237 Comments

Gamechanger Audio MOTOR Synth The Core Of ‘The Heaviest Synth & Drums Band Around’

Gamechanger Audio says it “may have created the heaviest Synth and Drums band around”:… Read More Gamechanger Audio MOTOR Synth The Core Of ‘The Heaviest Synth & Drums Band Around’

January 25, 2023January 25, 202353 Comments

Noise Engineering Intros Jam Jam and Quantus Trajecta Modules; Adds Panel Overlays For Versio and Legio

Noise Engineering has announced the release of two new modules: Jam Jam, a multi-mode trigger-and-gate processor, and Quantus Trajecta, a quad envelope designed with polyphony in mind. … Read More Noise Engineering Intros Jam Jam and Quantus Trajecta Modules; Adds Panel Overlays For Versio and Legio

January 25, 2023January 25, 20231 Comment

Moog DFAM Analog Percussion Synthesizer In-Depth Tutorial

This series of videos offers a complete DFAM tutorial, and includes tips on using the patchbay, syncing the DFAM to other devices, building a patch from scratch and examples of it in action.… Read More Moog DFAM Analog Percussion Synthesizer In-Depth Tutorial

January 22, 20231 Comment

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