The new semi-modular polyrhythmic analog synthesizer from Moog, Subharmonicon, just got a major, in-depth video review from Rishabh Rajan. This is the video you'll want to watch.
If you're in the mood to listen to a podcast on Buchla synthesisers, featuring artists, manufacturers and more, then go subscribe to Source of Uncertainty. Episode 11 shines the spotlight on Steve H.
The Solina String Ensemble was a fully polyphonic multi-orchestral synthesizer with a 49-key keyboard that was distributed by ARP from 1974 to 1981. It's now being recreated by Behringer.
Erica Synths use vacuum tubes in eurorack modules, and those, who are familiar with tube-based modules, know that tubes can push the sound to extremes or turn it deep, saturated and complete.
The greatest annual synth show on earth has been cancelled due to the Coronvirus... wait. No it hasn't! Booth stops, artist performances, new product demos are being broadcast direct into our homes!
If you have or are about to get a Korg Minilogue xd hardware synthesizer, then this librarian, MIDISynth by Sigabort, available standalone or as VST and AU plug-in is super useful.
For just £50 GBP you can get the StartHere DIY monophonic synthesizer kit from The Secret Southside Synthesiser Society. Ideal for those musicians looking to learn new skills.
The standalone, hardware drum machine with sequencer from Erica Synths, Bassline DB-01 synthesiser, does more than just bass... Take a listen and decide whether to get yours in just a couple of weeks.
Loopop is first up with an in-depth video review of the new Polyend Tracker. It's not only comprehensive and informative, but also sonically excellent. Sit back and enjoy.
Tracker from Polyend is a machine combining the retro feel of software trackers with sampler, wavetable, granular FM synthesis, sequencer and arranger in a portable standalone hardware form.
On top of announcing KeyLab Essential 88 and KeyStep Pro at NAMM 2020, French audio pioneers Arturia have also revealed a surprise update to their popular MicroFreak digital synth.
With 3 oscillators, 3 filters and 3 LFOs with digital effects plus a 16-track sequencer, Sequential's Pro 3 looks like an absolute monster. Here's what we know about it.
With 48 voice polyphony, innovative performance features and hands-on controls, the Nord Wave 2 offers outstanding sonic possibilities with advanced layering and tweaking on the fly.
Following the release of the Argon8 synthesiser, Modal Electronics have added a compact desktop module and a 61 key version, both with the same sound engine and 8 voice polyphony as the original.
The Wavestate isn't a simple reissue of the 90s Wavestation synth. This is a completely re-imagined, next step into the world of digital wave sequencing synthesis.
