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Category: Keyboard Synthesizers

New Sounds For Old Samplers: The Pizzicato Pop Optigan Disc

Optigan has released Pizzicato Pop, a new sound disc for the ’70s lo-fi optical sample playback keyboard, the Optigan.… Read More New Sounds For Old Samplers: The Pizzicato Pop Optigan Disc

February 13, 20257 Comments

Behringer STX Synthesizer (Elka Synthex Copy) Live Demo

Behringer shared this first look at their upcoming copy of the Elka Synthex, an 8-voice DCO polysynth design from 1981.… Read More Behringer STX Synthesizer (Elka Synthex Copy) Live Demo

February 7, 2025February 8, 202514 Comments

Synthesizer Museum Berlin Opens First Exhibition Feb 12, 2025

The Synthesizer Museum Berlin has announced its first exhibition, opening February 12, 2025, that will feature over 50 rare synthesizers and other electronic instruments.… Read More Synthesizer Museum Berlin Opens First Exhibition Feb 12, 2025

February 6, 2025February 7, 20254 Comments

Ketron Fusion Arranger Workstation Supports International Styles

At the 2025 NAMM Show, held Jan 21–25 in Anaheim, CA, Ketron introduced the Fusion Real Arranger, a arranger workstation keyboard that supports international musical styles.… Read More Ketron Fusion Arranger Workstation Supports International Styles

January 29, 2025January 30, 202512 Comments

Shut Up And Play: Sounds Of The Behringer BX1 FM Synthesizer

Here’s a shut up and play style demo of the new Behringer BX1 FM synthesizer.… Read More Shut Up And Play: Sounds Of The Behringer BX1 FM Synthesizer

January 25, 202521 Comments

ESI XSynth Offers Polyphony, Polyphonic Aftertouch In A Portable Keyboard Synthesizer

ESI introduced the XSynth, a new synthesizer, derived from the CME XKey MIDI controller.… Read More ESI XSynth Offers Polyphony, Polyphonic Aftertouch In A Portable Keyboard Synthesizer

January 25, 20259 Comments

Synthesizers.com Brings Big Modular To The 2025 NAMM Show

At the 2025 NAMM Show, large format synth maker Synthesizers.com has a booth for the first time, where they are showcasing a large Studio System modular synthesizer.… Read More Synthesizers.com Brings Big Modular To The 2025 NAMM Show

January 24, 202518 Comments

Behringer Pro-16 Synthesizer At NAMM 2025 (Sneak Preview)

At the 2025 NAMM Show, Behringer is offering a sneak preview of its Pro-16 synthesizer, which copies the classic Sequential Prophet 5/10.… Read More Behringer Pro-16 Synthesizer At NAMM 2025 (Sneak Preview)

January 24, 202514 Comments

Behringer JT-16 Copies The Classic Roland Jupiter-8, But With Double The Polyphony

At the 2025 NAMM Show, Behringer is offering a sneak preview of a new synthesizer, the JT-16.… Read More Behringer JT-16 Copies The Classic Roland Jupiter-8, But With Double The Polyphony

January 24, 2025January 24, 202524 Comments

Behringer BX1 Copies The Yamaha DX1 Flagship FM Synth, But With A Twist

At the 2025 NAMM Show, Behringer is previewing the BX1, a new flagship synth that copies the classic Yamaha DX1….but with a twist.… Read More Behringer BX1 Copies The Yamaha DX1 Flagship FM Synth, But With A Twist

January 24, 2025January 24, 202525 Comments

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