Nérée from the Sea? We’re curious about the Nérée tactile synth which has recently shown up on Kickstarter and is now fully backed and launching soon. Shaped like a whale (or is it a dolphin) is not a surprise because Nérée is a French name derived from the Greek sea […]
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The NAMM show runs from January 20-24 in Anaheim Convention Center, Southern California. It is one of the premier music trade shows and the first of the calendar year. This article will be updated with highlights of the show and links to more in-depth articles on new products from the […]
WAEVE82 The WAEVE82 is not only a polyphonic wavetable oscillator, but actually a complete 8-voice polysynth! It combines the unmistakable charm of early digital wavetable instruments with a modern, performance-oriented workflow and a clear, page-based interface that invites exploration. Its conceptual DNA is inspired by the PPG Wave 2 synthesizers […]
Teenage Engineering has dipped its premium toe into the world of reggae (inspired, at least) with the launch of the much-anticipated EP-40 Riddim sampler/sequencer and accompanying EP-2350 Ting lo-fi FX microphone. The EP-40 is built on the same basic design as the EP-133 and features a powerful sampler, sequencer and […]
The seemingly annual update to Steinberg’s Cubase DAW has arrived with the launch of the customary three flavours of Cubase 15, building upon the trends from version 14 and before. Not all new features are available in every version — unsurprisingly the more you pay the more you get. Notable […]
Roland’s recent teasing has come to fruition with the announcement of the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator. “The future is back” says the company, as it shows off a beast of a machine which “blends analog warmth, digital precision, and sampling freedom into a powerful, genre-spanning instrument.” Highlights Specifications User Drum Kits […]
Here we take a look at some of the earliest and most obscure analog drum machines, most of which are well nigh impossible to obtain these days, but which set new standards in synthesis and are just some of the important instruments on the journey. EKO Computerhythm (1972) The EKO Computerhythm (1972) […]
RaspiAudio has added a new member to its MODULOX family, the MODULOX BRAIN, an open-source audio synth app. “The concept behind this audio device is to create a versatile hardware unit that supports various applications. This week, we will release our code for the Granular Synthesizer and subsequently add more […]
Artiphon has announced the latest in its line of Orba handheld instruments — the Orba 3 — is now shipping. This is an ultra-portable eight-pad looper, sampler, synth and controller with built-in microphone. Aimed at both beginners and more experienced music makers, Orba 3 is an easy way to turn […]
JimAudio has announced the imminent launch of the Groove Rider 2 groovebox, exclusively for the iPad, coming in just over a week or so. “Groove Rider 2 takes you to the next level of mobile music production with a brand new workflow! Being perfectly balanced between a groove box and […]
Eternal Research has showcased its first product, the Demon Box, which takes electromagnetic fields (EMF) and creates audible sounds. The instrument is described as a digital/analog hybrid. It translates EMF from electrical devices — phones, TVs, appliances and more — and outputs sounds which can be manipulated with onboard effects. […]
Fourteen years after KORG introduced the KRONOS, the renowned workstation is back with a revamp, featuring new sounds and an improved user interface. New features to wow the audience include a large number of new sound programs, including an Italian piano, a Tine EP, FM EPs, synth pads, leads and […]
Teenage Engineering has announced what appears to be a successor to its OP-Z. The OP-XY is a dual-CPU boosted sequencer, sampler and performance instrument with a naturally expensive price tag and some drool factor. Kitted out in all black with greyscale gradients, the display is also in greyscale with bright […]
Apple has released its latest update to Logic Pro for Mac, including a number of interesting additions to plugins and general user interface tweaks. Quantec Room Simulator Perhaps the most notable new feature is the Quantec Room Simulation plugin which provides advanced digital reverb effects. It uses a unique algorithmic […]
Take a look at KORG’s modular version of the multi/poly. With the potentially oxymoronic tagline “amazing analog sounds that only digital can provide”, Korg has just shown off its latest analog modelling synth, the multi/poly. It is said to be inspired by the original mono/poly and delivers analog sounds combined […]
Presonus has dropped version seven of its Studio One Pro DAW, boasting over thirty new features at launch, plus more to come in a faster release cycle in future. Despite the strong negative feedback to the company’s announcement over Studio One Pro 7 pricing, the latest version is definitely worth […]
Portable music creation tools aren’t new — if nothing else we can just use our smartphone or tablet and appropriate apps — so is Ableton’s new Move portable music-making instrument anything special? The blurb about capturing your best ideas, finding new sounds, making fast creative decisions — they can be […]
Arturia has announced the launch of its PolyBrute 12 polyphonic analog synthesiser, uniting a next-gen FullTouch keyboard, state-of-the-art synthesis and expanded 12 voice architecture within an aluminium exterior. Explore a vast spectrum of classic and modern sounds. AstroLab is a 61-key stage keyboard combining the power of synthesis, intuitive controls, […]
Roland has announced the new flagship synth series in the FANTOM range, bringing physical instruments to the FANTOM EX upgrade for existing users announced last year. Each FANTOM EX model provides the most expansive collection of premium sound engines available in a hardware instrument. Roland’s ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNATURAL, and […]
Yamaha has announced an all-in-one music creation station designed for composing and performing electronic music. The compact SEQTRAK controller allows users to capture ideas quickly, create original music using its versatile sound and sample engines, and offers a host of performance and connectivity options. Two well-known, tried and tested sound […]