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Is The Oberheim OB-Xa The Sweet Spot’ Of Oberheim Synths?

“The Oberheim OB-Xa is my personal favorite vintage poly synth of all time,” notes J3PO. “In this video, I tell you – and show you – why.”… Read More Is The Oberheim OB-Xa The Sweet Spot’ Of Oberheim Synths?

August 13, 202113 Comments

New Finnish Company, Pochard, Creates Effects Pedals Focused On Sound Discovery & Modularity

“We think there are no wrong sounds and embrace all sorts of aesthetics,” explains Heikkinen. “In our devices, there is a possibility to dial broken or weird kind of sounds as well as the beautiful ones.”… Read More New Finnish Company, Pochard, Creates Effects Pedals Focused On Sound Discovery & Modularity

August 13, 20218 Comments

Sound Magic Intros FusionX Virtual Bass Instrument

FusionX is a new type of Bass instrument, based on a combination of several bass models.… Read More Sound Magic Intros FusionX Virtual Bass Instrument

August 13, 2021August 13, 20211 Comment

Noise Engineering Intros Quantus Ampla 4-Channel VCA

The Quantus Ampla is a compact, four-channel VCA with “a bit of NE flair”.… Read More Noise Engineering Intros Quantus Ampla 4-Channel VCA

August 12, 20211 Comment

Yamaha CS-50 Vintage Synth Review

The Yamaha CS-50 is the 4-voice sibling of the 8-voice Yamaha CS-60 and CS-80 synthesizers.… Read More Yamaha CS-50 Vintage Synth Review

August 12, 2021August 12, 20215 Comments

Native Instruments Intros Ashlight, A Synth Focused On ‘The Darker Side Of Granular’

Native Instruments has introduced Ashlight, the third in their trilogy of Kontakt instruments exploring granular synthesis.… Read More Native Instruments Intros Ashlight, A Synth Focused On ‘The Darker Side Of Granular’

August 12, 2021August 12, 202113 Comments

Free Sound Library For The Modal Electronics Cobalt Synths, AlgoRhythms

Modal Electronics has released a new sound library for their Cobalt line of synthesizers, AlgoRhythms.… Read More Free Sound Library For The Modal Electronics Cobalt Synths, AlgoRhythms

August 12, 2021Leave a comment

u-he Announces Apple Silicon Support, Massively Improved Performance

The updates will massively improve performance on the latest generation of Macintosh computers.… Read More u-he Announces Apple Silicon Support, Massively Improved Performance

August 11, 202112 Comments

New Book By Jon Hassell, Atmospherics

Bleep has announced a special first edition of a new book, Atmospherics, featuring the late Jon Hassell’s writing about his own music.… Read More New Book By Jon Hassell, Atmospherics

August 11, 20212 Comments

Patch Base Adds Editor For Novation Bass Station II

The Patch Base Novation Bass Station II editor and librarian lets you edit any parameter, organize patches, create random patches and more.… Read More Patch Base Adds Editor For Novation Bass Station II

August 11, 20213 Comments

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