The Schmidt Analog Synthesizer – The Expensive Muscle-Car Monster Synth That You’ve Been Waiting For

One thing we’ve heard loud and clear in the comments on this year’s Musikmesse posts is that Synthtopia readers are really wanting to see new analog gear. iPad music apps can be cool and it’s good to see companies pushing the limits of what’s possible with digital keyboard workstations. But how about some incredible new… Read More The Schmidt Analog Synthesizer – The Expensive Muscle-Car Monster Synth That You’ve Been Waiting For

The PerFourMer MKII – A New Four-Voice Analog Synthesizer

At Musikmesse 2011, Vermona is introducing its new PerFourMer MKII – a four-voice analog synthesizer: We’d like to introduce you to the new PerFourMer MKII. Like its predecessor it features four individual synthesizers that can be linked and played with six different playmodes: 2x monophonic, 2x duophonic and 2x polyphonic. Each synthesizer has a VCO… Read More The PerFourMer MKII – A New Four-Voice Analog Synthesizer

Numark MixDeck Quad – Has The iPad Arrived For DJs?

At Musikmesse 2011, an international music gear expo being held April 6-9 in Frankfurt, Germany, Numark introduced the MIXDECK QUAD, a professional-grade DJ controller and player with integrated effects, inputs for CD and USB flash drives and direct connection for iPad or iPod touch. With the MixDeck Quad, Numark is making a clear statement that it considers… Read More Numark MixDeck Quad – Has The iPad Arrived For DJs?

Want Analog? Check Out The Elektrokosmos Kosmonaut Synthesizer!

At Musikmesse 2011, Elektrokosmos, a boutique Swiss manufacture, announced a new analog synth – the Kosmonaut. The Kosmonaut synthesizer features 2 VCO’s, 2 VCF’s, 2 envelope generators & 2 VCA’s. Other features: RMO, Ring modulator, EXT in + VCO Mixer, VCA1 + VCA2 + RMO Potentiometer 46 Rotary Switch 14 Midi Learn Button, Rev. Note/0V… Read More Want Analog? Check Out The Elektrokosmos Kosmonaut Synthesizer!