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A synthesizer, or synth, is an electronic instrument or software instrument designed to create and control a variety of sounds. The concept of the modern synthesizer was defined by Robert Moog in the mid to late 1960\’s.
There are three main types of synthesizers: analog synthesizers, digital synthesizers and software synthesizers.
Here are the most recent posts at Synthtopia about synthesizers.
The synth features a compact form-factor with a streamlined set of controls, a 27-note touch keyboard, analog signal path, arpeggiator and 16-stage motion sequencer.… Read More Jupiter-Inspired Behringer JT Mini Synthesizer Now Shipping
German synth maker Fred’s Lab let us know that the Manatee, a 4- part, 16- voice digital synthesizer based on spectral synthesis is now available.… Read More Fred’s Lab Manatee Spectral Synthesizer Now Available
Novation has launched their End of Year Sale, offering up to 25% off on a wide range of controllers, synths, and more.… Read More Save Up To 25% On Novation Hardware Synths, MIDI Controllers & More
The Polyend Synth features 8 distinct synth engines, and lets you use three different synth engines at once.… Read More Polyend Synth Offers 8 Types Of Synthesis, Plus Sequencing, Polyphonic Aftertouch & More
Icelandic electronic music gear maker Genki has introduced the Katla, a unique new instrument that they say “draws inspiration from Iceland’s powerful subglacial volcano”.… Read More Genki Katla Synthesizer Ready To Erupt
Behringer announced today that the Spice synthesizer is now shipping from their factory.… Read More Behringer Spice, A Moog Subharmonicon Knockoff In Desktop Format, Now Shipping From Factory
The Artemis is a 6-voice desktop polyphonic analog synthesizer, with 2 VCOs with wave shaping, PWM and FM, High and Low Pass VCFs, 4 Sinevibes effects, polyphonic sequencer and 640 presets on board.… Read More Dreadbox Artemis 6-Voice Analog Synthesizer Now Available To Pre-Order
Elektron yesterday introduced the Digitone II, a major update that adds new synthesis options, double the polyphony and 16-track sequencing. Here’s a roundup of early reviews and demos for the new Elektron Digitone II:
Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today introduced Digitone II, a major update that adds new synthesis options, double the polyphony and 16-track sequencing.… Read More Elektron Digitone II Features New Synthesis Options, Double The Polyphony
The Round Robin is a digital synth that has four voices, each of which can play a particular waveform when it is triggered.… Read More Round Robin Synthesizer Hands-On Demo
