From accurate, analog recreations to delightful digital machines and hybrid hardware units that push the sonic boundaries, 2020 has seen some excellent new hardware synths released.
From irresistible Mellotron V retro flutters to nostalgic digital grit of Emulator II V, these virtual instruments combine unrivalled sonic authenticity with advanced features beyond the originals.
Have you ever wondered how to generate rhythm on a patchable drum machine that has neither buttons, nor a programmable sequencer? Bastl have and turns out you gotta discover it!
Modal's COBALT8 range of synths bring traditional and entirely new analogue-style sound textures to modern music creation and production as an innovative, sophisticated synthesis concept.
There have been so many new product announcements from Behringer recently we're beginning to run out introductory paragraphs... here's their draft theremin and they want your feedback!
Behringer aren't just content releasing new synths like the now available Monopoly a few days back... they've just pushed out a free firmware update to add new features and fixes to this cool synth.
Korg tells us that the opsix represents a new and expansive reimagination of classic digital synthesis. Find out more how opsix takes FM synthesis to new heights...
Version 2.2 of the firmware for Vector Synth adds more user preset slots, improves the Overtone Generators oversampling factor and the ADSR Orbiter Warp.
Three appears to be the lucky number, with three impressive new Korg products leaked. Here's the full details we know now about the new sequencer, ARP 2600 MINI and OP Six synthesizer.
Whether you're a music producer or sound designer learning subtractive synthesis can take you a long way using many hardware and software synthesizers.
UVI releases Synth Anthology 3, a massive update including 55 new hardware synths, 542 new raw waves, 1,000+ new factory presets, new FX, arp modes, and more, available now with special intro pricing.
$199 USD and a capable analog Moog synthesizer seem like opposing concepts. But, with the Werkstatt-01 they are most definitely aligned, for a short time only.
Teenage Engineering make awesome synths and machines for music makers. Capcom are well known as the makers of Street Fighter and Mega Man. Put both together and what do you get?
After the recent UB-Xa progress, firmware update, and call for beta testers, Behringer are turning their attention to the next big analog poly synth on the horizon...
This year marks the 100th anniversary of what many consider to be the most important electronic instrument ever conceived: the theremin. Moog Music releases new instrument to honor this milestone.