In this video, Sweetwater’s Mitch Gallagher gives an overview of the new Roland Boutique Series synthesizers – the JP-08, JU-06, and JX-03, along with the optional K-25m keyboard controller and module dock:
Today, Moog Music announced the release of Mother-32, a “vintage-voiced” analog performance and production synthesizer. The semi-modular all-in-one synth works as a stand-alone instrument, or can be incorporated into a Eurorack modular setup. Architecturally, Mother-32 is a single-VCO Moog synth voice – but with 32 audio and control voltage patch points, a built-in sequencer and… Read More Moog Introduces Mother-32 Semi-modular Analog Synthesizer
Novation has introduced Circuit, a stand-alone, grid-based groove box. Teased out by Novation with several weeks of “start something”-themed videos, Novation has positioned Circuit as an all-in-one solution for music creation: “Sometimes, starting a track can be a difficult and daunting task…. We suffer from this problem too and wanted to create a solution.” “We… Read More Novation Introduces Circuit, a ‘Grid-Based Groove Box’
Roland has officially announced the Roland Boutique JX-03 Synthesizer Module. The Roland Boutique JX-03 module continues the legacy of the JX-3P synth. The original model was launched when button-driven interfaces were popular, so it was designed to give immediate access to preset sounds. It was actually highly programmable though, especially when used with the PG-200… Read More Roland JX-03 Synthesizer Module Official Specifications
Roland has officially announced their JP-08 Synthesizer Module. Part of the Roland Boutique series, the JP-08 is designed to offer hands-on control and the iconic Jupiter sound. With an array of 36 knobs and sliders, based on the original Jupiter-8 front panel, the 4-voice JP-08 uses Roland’s Analog Circuit Behaviour (ACB) technology to reproduce the original Jupiter-8 sounds.… Read More Roland JP-08 Synthesizer Module Official Specifications
Roland today officially introduced the K-25M USB MIDI Keyboard – a 25-key, velocity sensitive keyboard designed for use with the Roland Boutique series synthesizers. Here’s the official intro video to the Roland Boutique line:
Roland today officially introduced the JU-06 Synthesizer Module. The limited-edition JU-06 is an emulation of the iconic Juno-106 synthesizer. The new 4-voice JU-06 features 23 parameters controllable via the front panel and ‘classic Juno sound’ – complete with the much-loved Juno chorus effect. There are some new additions too, including a faster LFO and continuously variable hi-pass… Read More Roland Intros JU-06 Synthesizer Module
Machines in Music – described as “New York’s Modular Synthesizer Fair’ – is a two-day modular synthesizer event, scheduled for October 17-18, 2015 in Brooklyn, NY. The event, curated by Control and Verbos Electronics, will consist of a synthesizer fair that is open to public, with workshops and lectures, followed by a night event with live hardware sets… Read More Machines In Music Synth Convention Coming To Brooklyn, NY October 17-18
Bitwig today released Bitwig Studio 1.2 – a big update to the digital audio workstation for Linux, Mac & Windows. Updates in Bitwig Studio 1.2 include:
Moog Music today announced that – after 13 years & 14,000 instruments, it will be ending production of the Minimoog Voyager, the last synth designed by Moog founder Bob Moog, right. According to the company, the introduction of the Minimoog Voyager in 2002 “signaled the rebirth of Moog Music, and the re-emergence of the analog… Read More Moog Announces End Of Production Of The Minimoog Voyager
