Synthesizers

Superbooth 2024 witnessed a raft of new releases from Tiptop Audio, who continue their partnership with Buchla along with four of their own new modules.

Bearing the initials of company founder Thomas Elroy Oberheim, this compact synthesizer has been designed to offer a perfect blend of classic analogue warmth and modern versatility.

Sharing a similar design to the recently released Bullfrog educational synth, the new Bullfrog XL is three times larger in size and features some additional extras.

The PolyBrute 12 doubles the voice count of its predecessor, and boasts an innovative keybed design that offers polyphonic aftertouch across its entire movement range. 

The latest addition to Moog’s range of compact semi-modular instruments has arrived, offering a blend of classic and cutting-edge features.

Pittsburgh Modular have announced the upcoming launch of the long-awaited follow-up to their popular Voltage Research Laboratory instrument.

Despite looking like a simple VCO at first glance, Xaoc Devices’ latest Eurorack offering is said to be capable of delivering rather more than its appearance suggests.

Described by RYK Modular as “all knobs and no menus”, ALGO is a stereo Eurorack module that offers a wealth of FM sounds and requires no menu navigation.

The replacement for Roland's flagship Fantom series includes all of the features introduced in the recent EX Upgrade option. 

The latest addition to the mki x es.EDU brings some classic snare sounds to the table. 

Korg are giving away two Wavestate MkII synthesizers to entrants in the UK.

Independent publisher Bjooks have announced the upcoming launch of a Kickstarter campaign to fund their latest release, The Minimoog Book. 

Arturia's new standalone keyboard packs in 35 sound engines, bringing the power and sound of their virtual instruments to the stage. 

Wyvern offers a wide range of stereo saturation effects, and comes equipped with a set of controls that allow users to refine the processing to avoid harsh-sounding side-effects.

KMR Audio have launched a new service that makes a wide range of high-end studio gear available for short-term rental.

The latest ALM/Busy Circuits module delivers a pair of oscillators that aim to bring the sound of Casio’s CZ-series synthesizers into the modular world.

Focusrite and Novation have announced the launch of their Spring Sale, with discounts now applied to a range of audio interfaces, MIDI controllers, and synthesizers until the end of April 2024.