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Elektron Intros Octatrack MKII Anniversary Edition – But It’s Sold Out

Limited to 350 units, the Octatrack MKII Anniversary Edition features a new design that combines the aesthetics from the MKI and MKII versions.… Read More Elektron Intros Octatrack MKII Anniversary Edition – But It’s Sold Out

December 2, 202030 Comments

Dave Smith Talks About The Sequential Prophet-5 Rev 4

Smith and McGowan talk about the reintroduction of the Prophet-5 synthesizer with the podcast panel, including: Mike Rodriguez, Scott Gershin, Rob Arbittier, Nick Peck and Brandon Burnside.… Read More Dave Smith Talks About The Sequential Prophet-5 Rev 4

December 1, 20204 Comments

How To Make a DIY Cassette Mellotron

The video covers building a Cassettone, a custom instrument that lets you control playback of pre-recorded audio tape at different pitches.… Read More How To Make a DIY Cassette Mellotron

December 1, 2020October 18, 20242 Comments

Akai Pro Drumsynth – Better Than The Rhythm Wolf?

At the core of DrumSynth is a multi-synth sound generator that features FM synthesis, analog modeling synthesis and physical modeling synthesis algorithms to power 8 individual sound engines; Kick, Snare, Clap, Hi-Hat, Tom, Percussion, Crash and Ride.… Read More Akai Pro Drumsynth – Better Than The Rhythm Wolf?

December 1, 20207 Comments

Prophet-5/Prophet-10 REV4 vs Prophet-6 Blind Comparison

While there’s a great deal of overlap between the machines, the Prophet-5/10 is a new version of a classic design, which is reflected in the synth’s capabilities and spacious layout, while the Prophet-6 is an updated design, which packs a lot more features into a smaller format.… Read More Prophet-5/Prophet-10 REV4 vs Prophet-6 Blind Comparison

November 30, 202014 Comments

Berlin School & Ambient Sound Bank For The Korg Wavestate Synthesizer

Waveformer has introduced the Berlin School and Ambient Construction Kit, a new sound bank for the Korg Wavestate synthesizer.… Read More Berlin School & Ambient Sound Bank For The Korg Wavestate Synthesizer

November 29, 20204 Comments

3-Module Challenge Fundraising Compilation Album & Patch Book

The album comes with a PDF of photos and descriptions of each 3-module patch used in the album.… Read More 3-Module Challenge Fundraising Compilation Album & Patch Book

November 27, 2020November 28, 20201 Comment

New Editor Makes Cluster Flux Even Deeper

The Editor lets you control all parameters of the Cluster Flux, including hidden ones, so you can deeply Flux things up.… Read More New Editor Makes Cluster Flux Even Deeper

November 27, 20203 Comments

New Plugin, ‘Node’, Puts An FM Synthesizer Into The Korg Prologue, Minilogue XD & NTS-1

Sinevibes has introduced Node – a four-operator FM synthesis engine for the Korg Prologue, Minilogue XD and NTS-1 synthesizers. … Read More New Plugin, ‘Node’, Puts An FM Synthesizer Into The Korg Prologue, Minilogue XD & NTS-1

November 26, 202031 Comments

Sequential OB-6 & Prophet-6 Easter Egg May Have You Slapping Your Synthesizer

In the video, synthesist J3PO demonstrates a hidden “spring reverb thwack” Easter egg, which works on both OB-6 and Prophet-6.… Read More Sequential OB-6 & Prophet-6 Easter Egg May Have You Slapping Your Synthesizer

November 26, 202013 Comments

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