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Roland S-1 Tweak Synth vs Classic Roland SH-101 Synthesizer

The Tweak Synth is inspired by the classic Roland SH-101 from the 1980s, but reimagined as a polysynth packed into a minisynth body.… Read More Roland S-1 Tweak Synth vs Classic Roland SH-101 Synthesizer

May 11, 2023May 11, 202310 Comments

Norand Mono Synth MK 2, ‘The Ultimate Monophonic Synthesizer”

The Mono mkII builds on four years of feedback, adding overdrive, an improved interface, an expressive 3D keyboard and more.… Read More Norand Mono Synth MK 2, ‘The Ultimate Monophonic Synthesizer”

May 11, 20232 Comments

Roland S-1 Tweak Synth ‘A Cutting-edge Pocket Polysynth’

The S-1 Tweak Synth is the latest addition to the AIRA Compact family of pocket-sized instruments, which also includes the T-8 Beat Machine, J-6 Chord Synthesizer, and E-4 Voice Tweaker.… Read More Roland S-1 Tweak Synth ‘A Cutting-edge Pocket Polysynth’

May 11, 2023May 11, 202319 Comments

Synthstrom Deluge Goes Open Source

Synthstrom Audible has announced that – as of June 5th, 2023 – the Deluge firmware will be open source.… Read More Synthstrom Deluge Goes Open Source

May 10, 2023May 10, 20237 Comments

Arturia Unveils MicroFreak Stellar ‘Experimental Hybrid Synth’

Ahead of Superbooth 2023, being held in Berlin May 11-13, Arturia has introduced the MicroFreak Stellar Experimental Hybrid Synth, a limited-edition variant of the popular MicroFreak.… Read More Arturia Unveils MicroFreak Stellar ‘Experimental Hybrid Synth’

May 10, 202314 Comments

Arturia Introduces ‘Freakier’ Firmware Update for MicroFreak

Arturia has announced another major firmware update for the MicroFreak that adds four new sampling and granular synthesis engines. … Read More Arturia Introduces ‘Freakier’ Firmware Update for MicroFreak

May 10, 20236 Comments

Oberheim Introduces OB-X8 Desktop Module at Superbooth 2023

The OB-X8 desktop module boasts an identical sound engine to the keyboard version, featuring an all-analog signal path with discrete VCOs, VCAs, and filters. … Read More Oberheim Introduces OB-X8 Desktop Module at Superbooth 2023

May 9, 2023May 8, 202318 Comments

Wavefonix Procyon Monophonic Synthesizer Sneak Preview

It will feature two CEM3340 VCOs, a SSI2140 VCF, MIDI interfacing and a wide range of modulation capabilities, including Eurorack compatible CV inputs.… Read More Wavefonix Procyon Monophonic Synthesizer Sneak Preview

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023Leave a comment

Behringer CZ-1 Takes Inspiration From Vintage Casio Synthesizer

Behringer today shared a sneak preview of their CZ-1, a portable synth inspired by the classic Casio CZ-1 Phase Distortion synthesizer.… Read More Behringer CZ-1 Takes Inspiration From Vintage Casio Synthesizer

May 4, 202349 Comments

Behringer Pro-800 Synthesizer Now Shipping, With a $399 List Price

Behringer has announced that its Pro-800 – a knockoff of the Sequential Prophet 600 that bumps the polyphony up to 8 voices and implements the GliGli mods – is now shipping.… Read More Behringer Pro-800 Synthesizer Now Shipping, With a $399 List Price

April 30, 202373 Comments

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