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    Expert Sleepers Disting NT

    Eurorack Module

    Those familiar with my reviews might have sussed by now that, when describing multifunctional modules, I do my level best...

    Reviews May 2025
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    Erica Synths EDU DIY FM Drum Eurorack module

    Erica Synths announce the EDU DIY FM Drum

    Latest DIY Eurorack module arrives

    The latest module to join the EDU DIY line-up blends the ‘punch’ of classic analogue drum voices with the metallic-sounding tones of FM synthesis. 

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    Knobula Monumatic Eurorack polysynth monosynth modular synthesizer module

    Knobula launch the Monumatic

    Squeezes two synths into a 12HP module!

    Kobula's new Monumatic module comes equipped with 16 selectable oscillator modes, with its collection of virtual-analogue algorithms covering a wealth of classic and modern sounds.

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    Music Thing Modular Workshop System

    Modular Synthesizer

    Music Thing’s Workshop System is a modular toolkit that’s designed to inspire.

    Reviews Apr 2025
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    The SOS Guide To Gigging With Modular Synths

    Roundtable Real-world Tips

    Thinking of taking your Eurorack on the road? We offer some expert advice...

    Techniques Apr 2025
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    Teenage Engineering OP-XY

    Synthesizer, Sampler & Sequencer

    The OP‑XY is a portable sequencing powerhouse.

    Reviews Apr 2025
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    Qu-Bit Stardust

    Eurorack Tape Looper Module

    The latest device to take up the challenge of ‘tape without tape’ is the Stardust, which Qu‑Bit describe as a ‘cosmic tape looper’.

    Reviews Apr 2025
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    Winter Plankton DassBrum

    Eurorack Bass Drum Module

    Winter Plankton's DassBrum module does a lot more than mimic a bass drum.

    Reviews Apr 2025
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    Modular Profile: Julien Guillot

    Synthesist & Producer

    Synthesist and producer Julien Guillot started his project Stazma the Junglechrist back in 2008, in his words at “the super violent and punk end” of the breakcore scene, before breaking out into more experimental territory.

    People Apr 2025
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    Polyend Synth

    Multi-engine Polyphonic Synthesizer

    It’s a synth called Synth!

    Reviews Apr 2025
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    Talkback: Ela Minus

    Electronic Artist & Producer

    Colombian‑born Ela Minus was studying jazz performance as a drummer at Berklee College Of Music when she got a taste for electronic music.

    People Apr 2025
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    Martin Kohlstedt - Piano & Electronica

    Martin Kohlstedt - Piano & Electronica | SOS Podcast

    Improvised Performances

    Composer, pianist and producer Martin Kohlstedt talks about his approach to combining piano and electronic instruments, improvisation in the studio and on stage, plus the work he is doing to reduce the carbon footprint of touring.

    People Apr 2025
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    Behringer Wasp Deluxe top-front

    Behringer Wasp Deluxe

    Hybrid Dual Oscillator Synthesizer • Multi-Mode VCF • 16-Voice Poly Chain • Desktop / Eurorack Format

    Paul Wiffen takes a trip down memory lane to look at Behringer’s remake of the Wasp from Electronic Dream Plant, his first employer in the synthesizer industry back in 1981. How does it compare to Chris Huggett’s original innovative design?

    Reviews Apr 2025
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    Oli Freke Synth Evolution Volumes 3 & 4 Modern Classics Modular Greats synthesizer books

    Oli Freke’s latest Synthesizer Evolution books

    Modern Classics & Modular Greats volumes now available

    The latest two volumes of Oli Freke’s popular Synthesizer Evolution book series shift their focus to the 21st century.

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    Xaoc Devices Samarkanda Eurorack modular synth performance delay module

    Xaoc Devices announce the Samarkanda

    Performance-focused module houses four independent delays

    Described as a performance-oriented digital delay station, the Samarkanda packs in four independent delay channels along with some resampling and looping capabilities.

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    VEMIA 60th Auction vintage pro audio synthesizer sale

    VEMIA’s 60th Vintage Gear auction

    5–12 April + Second Chance Sunday on 13 April

    VEMIA’s 60th vintage gear auction has begun and, as always, there’s a vast collection of sought-after instruments and equipment up for grabs.

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    Elektron update Digitakt II & Digitone II

    OS upgrade delivers an array of new functions

    The Digitakt II and Digitone II have just received an update that sees them exchange some current features with each other, as well as gaining some entirely new functions. 

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    Moog Minimoog Geddy Lee Model D special limited-edition analogue monosynth

    Moog announce Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D

    Enhanced VCA circuit, MIDI implementation & more

    The latest iteration of Moog’s ever-popular Minimoog Model D has been developed in collaboration with Geddy Lee, the bassist, vocalist and synth pioneer of the legendary band Rush.

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    ALM Busy Circuits ALM041 S.B.G-PRO unbalanced balanced line-level pro audio stereo processors Eurorack modular synth

    ALM/Busy Circuits introduce the S.B.G-PRO

    Connects pro-audio gear to Eurorack systems

    The S.B.G-PRO is capable of operating in mono or stereo, supports balanced and unbalanced equipment, and also allows for CV-based control of external devices.

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    Sonicware Liven Ambient 1_5 compact desktop synth microtonal tuning update

    Sonicware update the LIVEN Ambient Ø

    Synth gains new microtonal tuning options

    Sonicware's LIVEN Ambient Ø has just received a free firmware update that introduces support for seven new microtonal tuning systems.

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    Ctrl Freq LSe light-controlled synthesizer sequencer electronic music instrument

    LSe: Light-controlled instrument by Ctrl Freq

    Latest project from Netherlands-based musician & instrument maker

    Now in its third revision, Ctrl Freq's innovative electronic instrument is capable of creating everything from simple monophonic patterns to complex polyrhythms.

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