Posts with tag synth

Review | May 30, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

Cinématique Instruments have come out with a marvellous Kontakt based synth in the form of Marble. It's got a novel approach to step sequencing too. G.W. Childs is on a roll reviewing it.

News | May 30, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Bastl Instruments have released a short film on the effect box from Norway made 23 years earlier, Distortotron. This analog downsampler & bitreducer helped Bastl create the Tromsø Eurorack module.

News | May 29, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

There were a lot of BASTL Instruments bitRanger's in the wild at Noise Kitchen Synth Fest 2016, in Bastl's hometown of Brno, Czech Republic. Here's two awesome videos from the synth show.

Tutorial | May 28, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

In this video from his complete video course, Korg minilogue 201: Programming the minilogue, Matt Vanacoro shares some of his arpeggiator tips on Korg's awesome analog synthesizer.

Review | May 27, 2016 by Sara Simms

Analog Candy is fairly new to the market with sample packs for musicians and producers. Sara Simms take a closer look and listen to Ice Choir and TR-LAX (6 classic processed TR drum machines).

News | May 27, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Music machines often have multiple functions but are designed for one user. What if there was a synth/sequencer that two people could use simultaneously? Welcome to DUO Synth - now on Kickstarter!

News | May 27, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

The good people at Synthtopia shot this video at MoogFest's Pop-Up factory with TJ Mills who shows how they build a Minimoog Model D synthesizer.

Review | May 26, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

Are you looking for a polyphonic portable hardware FM synthesizer with a sequencer and arpeggiator that can load old DX-7 patches for under $225? We get hands on with the Korg volca FM in this review.

News | May 25, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

This new video from D16 shows off some features of its upcoming drum synthesizer, PunchBox. It promises built-in FX modules and combines sampling and synthesis to help you mould the perfect kick.

News | May 23, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Earlier this month KV331's Synthmaster got a tasty new update. Now at version 2.8, here's 10 new features (and reasons) to love it and upgrade.

Interview | May 22, 2016 by Joshua Casper

Steve Duda, the man behind Xfer Records' Serum synth, Cthulhu and LFO tool, shares his take on the future of VSTs and VSTis. A fascinating read for all producers and computer musicians.

News | May 22, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

MoogFest 2016 is about to start its final day. Here's highlights, courtesy of the Moogfest YouTube channel, of day 1 and 2 with some inspiring words too.

News | May 22, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

The good folks at Biome Digital have created a FREE collection of EDM samples and Acid synth loops. All you need to do is signup on their website. Full details below.

News | May 21, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

After a successful Kickstarter, Data Garden are making 60 MIDI Sprouts available to buy on May 22nd at 12pm EST. Because Plants can make music too using your synths or iOS devices.

News | May 21, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

The Novation Bass Station II is a classic synthesizer well known for its warm and fat sounds. To make this synth even better Novation have released a new sound pack with an eclectic mix of patches.