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Manifold Research Centre Antilope ‘Pseudo Drum Machine’ First Look

Antilope features a dual pingable fully resonant filter, with distortion + multiFX feedback path, all controllable through a pattern recorder.… Read More Manifold Research Centre Antilope ‘Pseudo Drum Machine’ First Look

December 19, 20251 Comment

Behringer UB-1 Micro Synthesizer Now Available

The UB-1 Micro is a portable mini-synth that offers dual DCO oscillators, a 24 dB/oct low-pass filter and a built-in arpeggiator.… Read More Behringer UB-1 Micro Synthesizer Now Available

December 18, 2025December 19, 202513 Comments

Tonverk OS 1.2.0 Adds New Effects & More

Elektron has released Tonverk OS 1.2.0, a free firmware update that adds new effects, more options with the existing effects, a random mode for the arpeggiator, bug fixes and other improvements.… Read More Tonverk OS 1.2.0 Adds New Effects & More

December 17, 202527 Comments

Behringer Edge Update Fixes MIDI Timing Issues

Owners of the Behringer Edge will want to check out the latest firmware, which the company says delivers important improvements to overall MIDI performance and system stability.… Read More Behringer Edge Update Fixes MIDI Timing Issues

December 15, 20255 Comments

New Open Source Synth, Shmøergh Moduleur, Features ‘Tons Of Fun Sh**’

Every schematic, PCB, panel, and part list is available and ready for DIY.… Read More New Open Source Synth, Shmøergh Moduleur, Features ‘Tons Of Fun Sh**’

December 15, 20255 Comments

Balsam 8-Voice Modal Synthesizer First Look

North Carolina-based synth maker GLX Audio shared this preview of the Balsam 8-Voice Modal Synthesizer.… Read More Balsam 8-Voice Modal Synthesizer First Look

December 12, 2025December 15, 20252 Comments

Waldorf Protein Synthesizer Hands-On Review

The Protein is an inexpensive, compact 8-voice polyphonic wavetable synthesizer, based on the original Microwave 1 ASIC oscillators and combined with modern features of Waldorf’s Iridium heritage.… Read More Waldorf Protein Synthesizer Hands-On Review

December 10, 202514 Comments

Composing With The Haken ContinuuMini Synthesizer

While the ContinuuMini is a simpler, scaled-down version of Haken’s Continuum, it’s a unique, expressive instrument in its own right.… Read More Composing With The Haken ContinuuMini Synthesizer

December 10, 20251 Comment

Cosmolab Open-Source Modular DSP Kit Now Available To Preorder

Faselunare has launched a crowdfunding campaign for Cosmolab, an open-source modular development platform for sound and multimedia. … Read More Cosmolab Open-Source Modular DSP Kit Now Available To Preorder

December 10, 2025Leave a comment

Erica Synths Xenodrive FX Box Now Available

Erica Synths has announced Xenodrive, a new stereo distortion/overdrive/waveshaper FX unit, developed in collaboration with 112db.… Read More Erica Synths Xenodrive FX Box Now Available

December 8, 20257 Comments

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