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Arturia Intros ‘Noir’ Versions Of MiniBrute 2, MiniBrute 2S, DrumBrute Impact

Arturia let us know that they have introduced ‘Noir’ versions of three of their analog desktop machines – the MiniBrute 2, MiniBrute 2S, and DrumBrute Impact.… Read More Arturia Intros ‘Noir’ Versions Of MiniBrute 2, MiniBrute 2S, DrumBrute Impact

January 13, 2022January 13, 202236 Comments

Casio Teases New Synth, Possibly With Vocoder

Casio shared this teaser video for an upcoming keyboard that appears to be a synth & possibly some vocoding or vocal synthesis capabilities, based on the audio. Details are still to be announced.

January 10, 2022January 11, 202218 Comments

Synth Jam With Massive ARP 2500, ARP 2600, ARP 1601 Sequencers & More

The performance features a massive ARP 2500 system, an ARP 2600, dual ARP 1601 sequencers and an ARP Pro-Soloist.… Read More Synth Jam With Massive ARP 2500, ARP 2600, ARP 1601 Sequencers & More

January 9, 20229 Comments

Dreadbox Nymphes vs Roland Juno-106, Mano a Mano

THe comparison reveals a lot of interesting things, including how different implementations of a synth architecture can impact the resulting sound, some of the pros and cons of vintage technology, and how the sound of the Nymphes stands up to a classic.… Read More Dreadbox Nymphes vs Roland Juno-106, Mano a Mano

December 29, 2021December 29, 202112 Comments

Sinevibes Intros Odds Stochastic Control Synth Plugin For Korg Prologue, Minilogue XD & NTS-1

Odds offers 80 different synthesis configurations, with individual randomization of note probability, pitch transposition, sound generator tone and more.… Read More Sinevibes Intros Odds Stochastic Control Synth Plugin For Korg Prologue, Minilogue XD & NTS-1

December 9, 2021December 10, 202129 Comments

Arturia PolyBrute v2.0 Adds New Effects, Synthesis & Performance Options

Arturia has released PolyBrute v2.0 firmware, a major update that adds new effects, user control of the synth’s ‘accuracy’, a Chord Mode and more.… Read More Arturia PolyBrute v2.0 Adds New Effects, Synthesis & Performance Options

December 9, 202114 Comments

New Korg RK-100S 2 Keytar Now Available

KORG has announced the availability of the RK-100S2 keytar, an analog modeling synth and MIDI controller that features vocoding, an arpeggiator, two ribbon controllers and a solid wood body. … Read More New Korg RK-100S 2 Keytar Now Available

December 6, 2021December 7, 202116 Comments

Karplus-Strong Physical Modeling Synthesis On The Sequential Pro 3

Karplus–Strong string synthesis is based on using very short filtered delays to create sounds similar to plucked strings or hammered percussion.… Read More Karplus-Strong Physical Modeling Synthesis On The Sequential Pro 3

December 5, 202114 Comments

5 Modern Polysynth Keyboards Compared

This video compares five modern polyphonic synths, including the UDO Super 6, ASM Hydrasynth, Roland Jupiter X, Novation Summit & Sequential Prophet 5/10. … Read More 5 Modern Polysynth Keyboards Compared

December 2, 202123 Comments

Sequential Circuits Six-Trak Vintage Synth Review

Here’s an in-depth look at the Sequential Six-Trak synthesizer, a keyboard that offers a basic analog synth voice, but that also offers one of the first multi-timbral synth architectures, a powerful unison mode, deep cc-control and multi-track sequencer.… Read More Sequential Circuits Six-Trak Vintage Synth Review

November 28, 202116 Comments

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