Strymon Generalissimo Euro Tape Echo Hands-On Demo
At the 2016 NAMM Show, Strymon previewed the Generalissimo – a voltage-controller Eurorack Four Head dTape Echo machine, with extensive control over tape characteristics and machine health.
Air Music Tech Expands Virtual Instrument Offerings With AIEP3
At the 2016 NAMM Show: Virtual instruments developer AIR Music Technology announced this week their newest expansion pack, AIEP3. The AIR Instrument Expansion Pack 3 (AIEP3) is a collection of existing titles, such as Loom, Strike, Structure, Transfuser 2, Vacuum Pro, Velvet, Hybrid 3, along with the newly added DB-33, Mini Grand, The Riser plus… Read More Air Music Tech Expands Virtual Instrument Offerings With AIEP3
Korg Volca FM Synthesizer (Sneak Preview)
At the 2016 NAMM Show, Korg was displaying an as-yet-unannounced Volca FM synthesizer. The Volca FM is a 6-operator FM synth that can read and play DX-7 patches. It also offers an enhanced version of the Volca sequencer. The Korg Volca FM synthesizer isn’t official yet – but we’ve got an exclusive audio preview of… Read More Korg Volca FM Synthesizer (Sneak Preview)
Jambé Electronic Percussion Instrument Hands-On Demo
At the 2016 NAMM Show, SensorPoint is showing the Jambé electronic percussion instrument. It was introduced at last year’s show, but is now available for pre-order. This video captures an overview of the new Jambé, along with several short performance demos. And a little NAMM weirdness along the way!
Erica Synths Intros Black Classic System
Erica Synths has introduced their first complete modular set – the Erica Synths Black Classic System. The Black Classic System offers the functionality of classical two oscillator synthesizer, plus features to address contemporary needs of modular users. Here’s a video demo:
Audio Damage Boom Tschak & Dub Jr MK2 (Sneak Preview)
This video, via Sonic State, captures an update from Chris Randall of Audio Damage on his latest Eurorack modules.
Anyware Instruments Moodulator Desktop Analog Synthesizer
Reader Filip Sneppe let us know about the Anyware Instruments Moodulator – a new analog monophonic desktop synth, with a MIDI interface and a variety of modulation options. The oscillators, audio path and filter are 100% analog circuits. Only the MIDI interface and the envelopes include digital parts. Here are the details:
Arturia KeyStep Overview
At the 2016 NAMM Show, Arturia has introduced the KeyStep Controller & Sequencer— a new USB MIDI controller keyboard and polyphonic step sequencer, with CV connectivity. Heres’s an overview from the Show floor on the KeyStep’s capabilities and features.
Critter & Guitari Organelle, A Mobile Pure Data Synth, Now Available
Critter & Guitari has announced that their Organelle synthesizer – a portable synth with a robust Pure Data sound engine – is now available. The Organelle has the same general physical design as C&G’s Pocket Pianos. But the Organelle’s ability to load Pure Data applications means that you load patches that let you use it as a drum… Read More Critter & Guitari Organelle, A Mobile Pure Data Synth, Now Available
Synth Jam With Korg Minilogue
This video captures an ambient atmospheric performance by synthesist Daniel Davis.
