Category: Electronic Music & Recording Gear

One Synthesizer, Four Filters – The Shruthi-1

Mutable Instruments uploaded this set of audio demos that compare the filter options for the Shruthi-1 synthesizer. The basic Shruthi-1 kit features two digital oscillators and an analog filter. The filter is on its own board, though, and there are now four options that you can choose from. Demos below, details at their site.

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Native Instruments Releases Maschine Expansions

Native Instruments has introduced a new series of Maschine Expansions, download libraries for its groove production system. All expansions provide new drum kits and instruments as well as pre-programmed patterns. The series debuts with Vintage Heat and Transistor Punch, created by Goldbaby and Surround SFX. Vintage Heat was created by sampling artist Goldbaby, and specializes… Read More Native Instruments Releases Maschine Expansions

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The Vermona ReTubeVerb

This is a demo of the Vermona ReTubeVerb – a modern take on the classic spring reverb. Features: The ReTubeVerb is build upon classical tube circuitry, designed to deliver a “warm and slightly compressed tube sound without interferences and unpleasant coloration”. The reverb effect comes out of a six-spring reverb tank (three double-springs) made by… Read More The Vermona ReTubeVerb

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What’s The Hottest New Hardware Synth Introduced At Musikmesse 2011?

Musikmesse 2011 has come and gone. And, while Synthtopia readers have enjoyed debating the pros and cons of each introduction, it was actually a pretty good year for hardware synths. Korg introduced a new synth + sequencer combination, the Korg Monotribe. Roland introduced the massive Jupiter 80 synthesizer. Yamaha introduced the budget-minded Mox 6 &… Read More What’s The Hottest New Hardware Synth Introduced At Musikmesse 2011?

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