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    Korg ARP Odyssey FS Kit Header

    Korg launch ARP Odyssey FS Kit

    Build your own ARP Odyssey synthesizer

    Featuring the same analogue circuitry as the original, Korg say this DIY kit can be assembled without any soldering or technical knowledge.

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    Roland SH-4d desktop synthesizer SH-101 Juno-106 vintage-inspired sounds

    Roland announce SH-4d

    Latest desktop synthesizer revealed

    Roland's new desktop module is packed with oscillator models that promise to deliver everything from classic SH-101 and Juno-106 tones to more modern digital sounds.

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    Martin Russ, long-time contributor and friend of Sound On Sound magazine.

    Martin Russ Obituary

    Farewell Mr MIDI

    We are sad to announce the passing today of Martin Russ, long time friend and contributor to the magazine.

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    GForce update Oberheim OB-E and SEM

    GForce update Oberheim OB-E & SEM soft synths

    Free update features new Preset Browser

    Oberheim OB-E v2.5 and Oberheim SEM v1.5 mark the first anniversary of GForce's collaboration with Oberheim.

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    Steinberg HALion 7 software sampling synthesis platform FM wavetable sampler softsynth

    Steinberg unveil HALion 7

    New FM & spectral processing features

    The latest version of Steinberg's powerful sampling and synthesis software platform introduces FM synthesis capabilities plus a range of modulation and effects improvements.

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    Clavia Nord Stage 4 piano synth organ keyboard

    Clavia unleash Nord Stage 4

    Flagship instrument series upgraded

    The latest version of Clavia’s flagship instrument boasts a new panel design, a premium triple sensor keybed, a powerful new effects section, and a new Preset Library loaded with piano, synth, and organ sounds.

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    Bastl Instruments Aikido quad VCA attenuverter envelope follower Eurorack mixer modulation routing side-chain compression expansion

    Bastl Instruments reveal Aikido

    Eurorack quad VCA mixer module

    Aikido houses four VCAs with attenuverters on each input, providing flexible sub-mix and modulation routing along with instant side-chain compression and expansion capabilities. 

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    Arturia PolyBrute Noir limited edition six-voice bi-timbral analogue polysynth

    Arturia unveil Polybrute Noir

    Limited edition version of flagship polysynth

    This latest version of the Polybrute houses the instrument in a stylish enclosure with a new, darker colour scheme. 

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    Nonlinear Labs upgrade C15 firmware

    Routing, modulation, and GUI improvements

    The latest firmware update for the Nonlinear Labs C15 greatly expands the instrument’s sound design capabilities and updates the GUI.

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    1010music Fireball, Lemondrop & Razzmatazz

    Desktop Synths & Sampler

    1010music’s diminutive Nanobox range has got it where it counts.

    Reviews Feb 2023
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    Bastl Softpop SP2

    Semi-modular Synthesizer

    Bastl’s Softpop SP2 reins in the chaos but is still a far from conventional synth.

    Reviews Feb 2023
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    Cherry Audio Elka-X

    Software Synthesizer

    Cherry Audio recreate that rarest of beasts, the Elka Synthex.

    Reviews Feb 2023
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    U&I Software MetaSynth & Xx CTX

    Software Synthesizer & Sequencer

    Now in its third decade, MetaSynth is still a synthesizer like no other, and its companion sequencer Xx follows the same path...

    Reviews Feb 2023
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    Erica Synths-Sonic Potions LXR-2

    Drum Machine Eurorack Module

    The LXR‑2 is a six-voice, 28HP module with the same sound engine as the LXR‑02...

    Reviews Feb 2023
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    Future Sound Systems FIL4 Timbral Sculptor

    Eurorack Module

    Comprised of an 18dB/octave three‑pole multi‑mode filter, a VCA, two different West Coast‑style wavefolders and a rectifier, at its mildest end the FIL4 very much does what it says on the tin: it sculpts timbre.

    Reviews Feb 2023
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    Pittsburgh Modular Taiga paraphonic modular eurorack synthesizer three-oscillator

    Pittsburgh Modular announce Taiga

    Three-oscillator paraphonic synthesizer

    Pittsburgh Modular's latest instrument is packed with features that showcase their R&D team's latest inventions. 

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    Superbooth 23 synthesizer electronic music industry trade show Berlin 2023

    Superbooth 23: Tickets on sale

    11 - 13 May 2023 at FEZ-Berlin

    Superbooth have announced that tickets for this year's show are now available for purchase. 

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    Erica Synths Mutant Brain MIDI input Eurorack module modular synth control

    Hexinverter Électronique modules

    Erica Synths to take over manufacture

    Hexinverter Électronique’s Mutant Brain MIDI input Eurorack module will now be manufactured by Erica Synths.  

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    Waldorf Quantum MK2 digital synthesizer granular sample based polyphonic aftertouch

    Waldorf introduce Quantum MK2

    Synth gains polyphonic aftertouch keybed

    Waldorf's flagship synthesizer now boasts double the voice count, hugely increased sample storage, and a polyphonic aftertouch keybed. 

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    Klavis Tweakers Eurorack module gain offset modulation control

    Klavis announce Tweakers Eurorack module

    Utility module offers gain and offset controls

    The latest Eurorack module from Klavis allows users to add gain and offset controls to the modulation inputs of other devices.

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    Dawesome Novum

    Software Synthesizer

    Dawesome’s Novum is a granular synthesizer with a multi‑layered approach to sound design.

    Reviews Jan 2023

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