New Korg Kronos Workstation “The Most Powerful Synthesizer On The Planet”

Korg today introduced the new Kronos – the most powerful version of their flagship keyboard music workstation to date; “The new Kronos features the unrivaled 9-engine structure from previous versions, with numerous improvements to both sound capability and overall functionality,” said Korg Brand Manager James Sajeva. “Truly, this is the most powerful synthesizer on the planet.”

Moog Slim Phatty Discontinued

This morning, Moog Music announced the discontinuation of their Slim Phatty Analog Synthesizer: a tabletop, “poly-chainable ideation” of the Little Phatty Analog Synthesizer. Moog will continue to build the Slim Phatty in limited quantities at the Moog Music factory in Asheville, NC,  while parts and materials remain.

Synthrotek Intros Eurorack RAT Clone Distortion Module

Synthrotek has introduced the 308 Distortion Module – a RAT clone in Eurorack format that offers CV control over gain. Features: 3 controls – Tone, Filter, and Drive – to customize your tone. Tone sets the brightness level, Filter dials in the high frequency response, and Drive determines the signal gain. 4 Diode Settings – An… Read More Synthrotek Intros Eurorack RAT Clone Distortion Module

Amazon Echo: Super Cool or Super Creepy? You Make The Call!

Amazon has introduced a new type of ‘smart device’ – the Echo – that’s a reimagining of the home stereo as a always-connected, voice activated speaker. It’s got some impressive features – combining Siri-style voice recognition, with search, music and news service. You can tell it to play some music by Boards of Canada, tell it to wake you… Read More Amazon Echo: Super Cool or Super Creepy? You Make The Call!