Synthesizers

David Caulfield has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of a book detailing the development of the Akai Professional products that put sampling and sequencing into the reach of musicians. 

Modal Electronics have released a firmware update that brings a host of new parameters, effects and filters to their Cobalt 8 synthesizers.

Inspire The Music is a 400-page hardcover book detailing the history of Roland and the impact of their classic instruments. 

Synth Evolution have been commissioned by the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation to create an official poster celebrating 50 years of the ARP Odyssey synthesizer. 

Not only a multitrack recorder, the R12 has built-in rhythm parts and a playable synthesizer and can operate as an audio interface or DAW controller.

SynthFest UK is the biggest event of its type and returns to The Octagon, Sheffield on 8 October 2022.

This software recreation of their legendary monophonic synthesizer is now available for Mac computers as well as iPhone and iPad.

Latest update adds a raft of new features including filters, effects and arpeggiator functions.

The new LXR Drum Module has assignable CV control to be used in Eurorack systems.

Filton from Modal Electronics is a 4-pole transistor ladder filter for the Eurorack format which features two independant filters and transistor drive circuitry. 

Yamaha's MODX+ series expands upon the original MODX synthesizers and includes features found on their flagship Montage instruments.