Arturia MicroBrute Synthesizer – Is This The New $300 ‘Sonic Monster’?

Arturia yesterday released a new teaser on its site for a new hardware synth, described as a ‘sonic monster’. Official details are to be announced, but we know the new synth will be a monophonic synth with ‘vintage sound’ and no presets. The only official photos that have been released are purposely blurred, like the… Read More Arturia MicroBrute Synthesizer – Is This The New $300 ‘Sonic Monster’?

Yamaha MOXF Synthesizers Offer Massive Sound Library, Sequencing & DAW Integration

Yamaha has introduced the MOXF synthesizers – a new line of synths that offer MOTIF XF sounds, effects and the ability to add a flash board slot for further expandability options. The MOXF synth is available in a 61-key and 88-key models. Both synths offer 741 MB Wave ROM, 3,977 waveforms, 128-note polyphony, DAW integration and… Read More Yamaha MOXF Synthesizers Offer Massive Sound Library, Sequencing & DAW Integration

KingKorg Synthesizer Review – A Digital Synthesizer For Vintage Synth Fans

At the 2013 NAMM Show, Korg introduced the KingKorg – a new synth that offers full-sized keys, a three-oscillator-per-voice synth architecture, a wide range of filter options and a straightforward, knobby interface. At the same NAMM Show, Korg also introduced the new MS-20 Mini, which not only stole the show, but stole a lot of attention… Read More KingKorg Synthesizer Review – A Digital Synthesizer For Vintage Synth Fans

TouchKeys Promises To Add Multi-Touch Expression To Your Existing Keyboard

UK reader Andrew McPherson has launched a Kickstarter campaign for TouchKeys – a project that promises to ‘add continuous expressive control to any keyboard’. McPherson is Assistant Professor in Digital Media at the Centre for Digital Music, Queen Mary University of London. TouchKeys grows out of his work at the Centre. What are the TouchKeys?… Read More TouchKeys Promises To Add Multi-Touch Expression To Your Existing Keyboard