Elektron Music Machines '" Swedish manufacturer of synthesizers, samplers, & drum machines '" has announced a new undertaking: the record label Elektron Grammofon for Electron instrument users.
Direct from Britain, Analogue Solutions have introduced their new Oberheim-style analog synthesizer module with real analogue circuitry... and it's space saving too!
Do you want a micro synth... maybe 3... that can sync up, that sound cool and can fit in your pocket or round you neck? Teenage Engineering's Pocket Operators will appeal. Here's our video overview...
Teenage Engineering have partnered up with Cheap Monday to launch a new range of micro (we mean small!) synths along with t-shirts. These new synths bring new meaning to the word portable.
It's official. Moog are back in the large format Modular Synthesizer business! They're bringing back their three most sought after 5U large models from 1973 on a limited run. Excellent video too.
Grammy-nominated musician, producer & technologist, BT, offers an interesting explanation on why music software can't replace music hardware using Laurie Spiegel video performance as inspiration.
If you've ever wanted to program your own synth or effects unit, you've probably checked out Reaktor or MaxMSP. But what if you'd like to create standalone hardware? Enter the new Axoloti Core.
If you're heading over to NAMM this month in Anaheim, California, and are into your vintage synths, be sure to drop by the Yamaha exhibition for a nice surprise. Not going? We'll cover it too :)
2014 has seen the resurgence of music hardware. With plenty of capable hardware synths and drum machines hitting the headlines, we've collated our 7 favorites of the year (in alphabetical order).
So you might be considering picking up some bargains in a seasonal sale, or just want to burn a hole in your pocket'¦ but do you really need new music gear? G.W. Childs plays devil's advocate.
Turn away from your computer screen (not just yet) and make some music! Novation show how LaunchControl XL can be the hub of your music studio using hardware to get hands-on and happy.
The second video in their series on workflow techniques using their music making hardware, sees Elektron focusing on the Analog Keys. This 18 minute video takes you through the process from scratch.
If you're into synths and the current trend of building your own musical devices, then the littlebits and Korg collaboration, Synth Kit, may be known to you. Now Korg are expanding its distribution.
Looking for a 21 track modular experience album from Aphex Twin but have empty pockets? Fine. Richard D. James has released a 21 track Modular Trax album on SoundCloud and done a huge interview too.
If you still think of Audio Damage as a music developer for software, think again. Their latest juicy bit of hardware kit is the Sequencer 1, a full-featured CV/gate sequencer for Eurorack modules.
The new Roland AIRA series initially received a mixed response from critics. But having played with the System 1 Plug-Out Synth for quite a while, Rennie Foster delivers his in-depth verdict.
Korg's new electribe promises to satisfy the needs of DJs and producers with its step sequencer, trigger pads for beat making, synth engine, effects and groove templates & Ableton Live workflow.
The Korg Volca series has been incredibly popular and now has a new addition in the Volca Sample. Tweak, Play, and Sequence Samples '" volca-Style. And you can perform with just one unit.