The Soundmachines NS1nanosynth Is A Tiny, Powerful Modular Synthesizer

The Soundmachines NS1nanosynth is a miniature modular synthesizer that’s priced about the same as one module of a full-size modular synth. It’s cheap, as modular synths go, because it dispenses with custom screen printed panels, jacks, knobs – leaving you with the essence of a modular: a circuit board. Developer Davide Mancini describes the NS1nanosynth as ‘A powerful, deep and hacker-friendly… Read More The Soundmachines NS1nanosynth Is A Tiny, Powerful Modular Synthesizer

March 18, 2016March 18, 201629 Comments

Grove Audio Teases Four New High-Density 5U Modules

Grove Audio shared a preview of four high-density dotcom-style 5U modules. Together, along with their MIDI to CV converter, the four modules, above, pack two complete 5U synth voices into an 8 unit wide space:

March 16, 201611 Comments

Synthesizers.com Intros 5U Gate Math Module

Large format modular manufacturer Synthesizers.com has announced the Q173 Gate Math – a new module that divides and multiplies gates and clocks, produces random gates, sequence patterns, drum patterns and various irregular patterns.

March 16, 2016March 16, 20165 Comments

Bastl Instruments Intros CV Trinity, A ‘Modulation Superhero’

Bastl Instruments shared this video demo of the CV Trinity – a new Eurorack module that they call a ‘modulation superhero’:

March 16, 20165 Comments

KOMA Elektronik Ships ‘New and Ghostly’ Poltergeist Quadraphonic Audio Mixer

KOMA Elektronik announced today that the Poltergeist Quadraphonic Audio Mixer for Eurorack systems is in production and has begun shipping. The new Poltergeist Eurorack module lets you manipulate up to four audio / CV signals quadraphonically or stereophonically, in what Koma Elektronik is calling “new and ghostly” ways. The module lets you mix and control… Read More KOMA Elektronik Ships ‘New and Ghostly’ Poltergeist Quadraphonic Audio Mixer

March 15, 2016March 15, 201618 Comments

Mutable Instruments Braids Hands-On Demo

This video, via synthesist Alba Ecstasy, is a hands-on demo of the Mutable Instruments Braids Eurorack ‘macro oscillator module. The Braids module is described as ‘a voltage-controlled monophonic digital sound source’. According to the developer, ‘Most of the timbres it generates are so complex that approaching them with a classic analog modular setup would require a… Read More Mutable Instruments Braids Hands-On Demo

March 12, 20161 Comment

Keith Emerson Dead At 71

Keith Emerson, the synth god of a generation, has died at age 71.

March 11, 2016March 11, 201633 Comments

Composer Ty Unwin On His Moog Modular System 55

Composer Ty Unwin, who’s best known for his extensive credits composing for television documentaries and series, recently took delivery of one of the new Moog System 55 modular synthesizers. In this video, Unwin shares his thoughts on his new synth, the role for 5U modular synths in electronic music studios and why there’s a place for the… Read More Composer Ty Unwin On His Moog Modular System 55

March 10, 2016March 10, 201639 Comments

Tangerine Dream Documentary Announced

TAG/TRAUM has announced plans for the first feature-length documentary about Edgar Froese & Tangerine Dream. The film promises to include rare footage of Tangerine Dream; interviews with famous artists and collaborators, including Michael Mann, Volker Schloendorff, Brian May, Paul Brickman, Jean-Michel Jarre and Jim Rakete; and both current and former members of the band. The… Read More Tangerine Dream Documentary Announced

March 9, 20166 Comments

STG Soundlabs Voltage Controlled Switch (Sneak Preview)

In this video, synthesist Caleb Condit demos the STG Soundlabs Voltage Controlled Switch – a new design that’s currently in prototype stage. Here’s what he has to say about the demo:

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