The Hammond Novachord, A Polyphonic Analog Synth From 1939, Goes Virtual

Hollow Sun has announced plans for a new virtual instrument based on the rare and amazing Hammond Novachord – a polyphonic analog synthesizer released in 1939! The Novachord is sort of the B3 of synthesizers – a huge, unwieldy beast that sounds like nothing else. Unlike the B3, though, the Hammond Novachord has largely been… Read More The Hammond Novachord, A Polyphonic Analog Synth From 1939, Goes Virtual

Kinetic Laboratories Intros Mot-Box Synthesizer

Kinetic Labs has introduced Mot-Box – a sound generator built for musicians and sound designers. According to developers, “It’s capable to produce sounds from drones to helter-skelter noises.” It retails for 250 Euro. Functional details below. Audio demos at the Kinetic Laboratories site.

The Serge Modular KlangShifter M-odule

Synthesis Bakis Sirros, aka Parallel Worlds, sends word via the synth forum that a new Serge M-odule has been released: Its the ‘KlangShifter’ m-odule. it includes the following modules (from left to Right): DTG (Dual Transient Generator), MIX PRO (Mixer Processor), FREQUENCY SHIFTER, C/M (a Gate switch, plus lin and exp attenuators), X-Fader. the official… Read More The Serge Modular KlangShifter M-odule

Dave Smith Instruments Poly Evolver Keyboard Updated

Dave Smith Instruments has released an updated version of its flagship synthesizer keyboard, the Poly Evolver. The new version boasts 60 potentiometers among its complement of 78 rotary controls. “The response to the pot edition of the Prophet ’08 has been overwhelmingly positive,” said company founder Dave Smith, “so we decided to extend that functionality… Read More Dave Smith Instruments Poly Evolver Keyboard Updated