Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 Now Shipping

Dave Smith Instruments has announced that it is now shipping the Pro 2 synthesizer – a monophonic synth that Dave Smith calls his “most powerful mono synth ever.” “As synth geeks, we asked ourselves what our dream mono synth would be,” says Smith. “Then we built it.” Here’s the official intro video for the Pro 2:

Roland SH-101 Plug-Out Software Synthesizer Now Available As Free Download For System-1

Roland today announced updates to the entire Aira line. In addition, they announced that the SH-101 Plug-Out software synthesizer is now available as a free download for the Roland Aira System-1. The new software synthesizer is a reproduction of the iconic Roland SH-101. According to to Roland, the new virtual analog emulates the original ‘right… Read More Roland SH-101 Plug-Out Software Synthesizer Now Available As Free Download For System-1

40 Years Of Yamaha Synthesizers

Yamaha has introduced a news section on their website, celebrating 40 years of Yamaha synths. The site features a 5 section history of Yamaha synths, a chronology of their synths and information on a 40th anniversary Motif XF. Yamaha is releasing the information on the site in chronological order, with updates scheduled through November.