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    Erica Synths EDU DIY BBD mki x es.EDU bucket-brigade delay Eurorack module

    EDU DIY BBD joins Erica Synths' mki x es.EDU range

    Build your own Eurorack delay module

    While the last few mki x es.EDU releases have concentrated on drum-based modules, the latest addition shifts the focus to effects and throws a bucket-brigade delay into the mix. 

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    Expressive E Noisy 2

    Software Synthesizer

    Expressive E’s idiosyncratic synth sequel puts MPE front and centre.

    Reviews Oct 2024
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    RYK Algo

    Eurorack Module

    The Algo is an elegant, complex oscillator bank of four sound sources configurable into multiple algorithms of FM timbres, and it’s a beautiful cluster of additive sine waves that are eager to fold and warp.

    Reviews Oct 2024
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    Modular Profile: Jason Lim

    Instruō

    The founder of Glaswegian synth company Instruō, Jason Lim’s drop‑dead gorgeous designs have landed him among the UK’s most respected module designers.

    People Oct 2024
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    Instruō Dåpf

    Eurorack Module

    When is a filter not a filter? When it is the Dåpf (Dual All‑Pass Filter)...

    Reviews Oct 2024
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    Clavia Nord Grand 2

    Stage Piano

    Clavia have made their best‑in‑class stage piano even better!

    Reviews Oct 2024
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    Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Desktop

    Wavetable Synthesizer

    Groove Synthesis’ PPG‑inspired synth has grown considerably since we last reviewed it. It’s also got a lot smaller...

    Reviews Oct 2024
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    Arturia Astrolab 1.3 update

    Arturia announces AstroLab 1.3 update 

    New instruments and presets

    AstroLab 1.3 update introduces six new and updated instruments, along with 290 new presets, including tributes to iconic artists.

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    Roland Juno-D line-up

    Roland release JUNO-D keyboard series

    61-, 76- and 88-key versions available

    Roland have released the JUNO-D6, JUNO-D7, and JUNO-D8 keyboards, offering portability, professional-grade sound and modern features.

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    WA Production Babylon 2

    WA Production launch Babylon 2

    Upgrades include wavetables and multi-voice oscillators

    WA Production have released Babylon 2, an upgraded version of their popular and comprehensive synthesizer based around all controls appearing on a single screen.

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    SOMA Labs LYRA-4

    SOMA Labs re-introduce LYRA-4

    Innovative drone synthesizer

    SOMA Laboratory have revived the LYRA-4, a smaller and more portable version of its LYRA-8 ‘organismic’ drone synthesizer.

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    SynthFest UK 2024 synthesizer event show

    SynthFest UK 2024 Update

    Octagon, Sheffield - Saturday 5 October 2024

    Over 60 manufacturers are already confirmed to be exhibiting at this year's show with more still to be announced, and there will be a series of free seminars and product demo workshops running throughout the day.

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    Expressive E Osmose firmware MPE synthesizer MIDI controller update

    Expressive E update Osmose firmware

    New browser system, MIDI enhancements & new controller modes

    Expressive E have announced that the first free major update for their flagship MPE-capable synthesizer is now available.

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    Eternal Research Demon Box electromagnetic interference electronic musical instrument

    Eternal Research launch Demon Box Kickstarter campaign

    Generates sound from electromagnetic waves

    Eternal Research's new instrument detects electromagnetic interference, and can be played with anything from a mobile phone to a power tool!

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    Moog update Muse firmware

    Chord Mode enhancements & more

    With the latest firmware installed, Muse benefits from significant enhancements to its Chord Mode, which now allows users to save up to eight different key maps.

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    Erica Synths Graphic Resonant Filterbank FB Eurorack multi-mode filter module

    Erica Synths unveil Resonant FB & FBEX

    10 digitally controlled analogue filter bands

    Erica Synths have launched a new resonant filter bank that can be paired with an optional hands-on control module.

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    Cycle Instruments Tetrachords

    Eurorack Sequencer Module

    Australian company Cycle Instruments have burst on to the scene with a very interesting and highly ambitious debut, the Tetrachords sequencer.

    Reviews Sep 2024
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    Glasgow Synth Guild Oct Tone

    Eurorack 8-step Sequencer Module

    The Oct Tone is an eight‑step sequencer, a reimagining of the Octone, originally designed by Instruo’s Jason Lim back in 2016.

    Reviews Sep 2024
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    Modular Profile: Cycle Instruments

    Josh Wilkinson

    Here Josh shares his own favourite modules, the story of Cycle Instruments and their impressive debut module: Tetrachords.

    People Sep 2024
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    Sonic Charge Synplant 2

    Software Synthesizer

    Synplant 2 takes a more horticultural approach to synthesis than you may be used to...

    Reviews Sep 2024
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    Why I Love... Minimal Synth Setups

    Dave Gale

    There is good reason why so many creative types opt to shut themselves away in out‑of‑town studios or workspaces. It has everything to do with the way that individual creativity works, and removing distraction...

    People Sep 2024

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