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    Arturia AstroLab stage keyboard piano V Collection Pigments Analog Lab virtual instruments live

    Arturia unveil AstroLab stage keyboard

    Play V Collection & Pigments instruments live

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

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    Step Up Your Synth Chords

    Polysynth Masterclass

    Do you find yourself reverting to the same familiar chords? Technology can help...

    Techniques Apr 2024
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    Landscape A Go-Go

    Landscape A Go-Go | Podcast

    Richard James Burgess Tells The Story

    Richard James Burgess talks about the recent release of ‘Landscape A Go-Go’, a comprehensive 5 CD anthology of their work covering their entire recorded output between 1977 and 1983.

    People Feb 2024
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    Clavia Nord Grand 2 stage hammer-action keyboard piano synth

    Clavia unveil Nord Grand 2

    Dual synth & piano engines with per-layer effects

    The latest Nord stage piano promises to deliver the responsive feel of an acoustic grand thanks to the use of Kawai’s premium triple-sensor Hammer Action keybed.

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    Yamaha Genos2 arranger workstation synthesizer keyboard DX7 FM engine

    New Genos2 workstation from Yamaha

    New sounds, controls & DX7-based FM engine

    The latest generation of Yamaha’s flagship arranger workstation keyboard has arrived, offering an extended soundset, FM technology derived from the DX7, new Ambient Drums sounds, enhanced controls and more.

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    Roger Manning

    Keyboard Player & Songwriter

    From co‑founding cult band Jellyfish to writing with Brian Wilson and touring with Beck, Roger Manning has enjoyed an extraordinary career — and a remarkable collection of vintage instruments.

    People Nov 2023
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    Yamaha Montage M M6 M7 M8x synthesizer workstation

    Yamaha unveil Montage M synthesizer range

    Flagship series returns with new engine

    The latest generation of Yamaha's flagship synthesizer range is powered by a new AN-X engine that recreates a range of classic analogue sounds, boasts up to 400 note of polyphony and provides a wealth of modulation options.

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    Yamaha SynthFest UK Montage launch statement

    Yamaha SynthFest UK announcement

    Stage keyboards, synths & more

    Yamaha have released a statement regarding the products being shown at this year's SynthFest UK show.

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    Superbooth 2023: Melbourne Instruments Nina

    Video Report

    Melbourne Instruments debut their new flagship synth with brushless-motor based knobs, the Nina.

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    Superbooth 2023: Modal Carbon8

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    Modal show a prototype Carbon8 synthesizer.

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    Superbooth 2023: Arturia Microfreak Firmware Update

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    Arturia launch a firmware update for the Microfreak, introducing a range of new features including a new Sample Engine, three new granular synthesis engines and a new set of factory presets.

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    Superbooth 2023: Sequential Take 5 Firmware 2.0 Update

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    Sequential announce the Take 5 2.0 firmware update at Superbooth 23.

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    Superbooth 2023: PWM Mantis

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    PWM announce their Mantis synthesizer, a best-of their previous designs, and more. 

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    Superbooth 2023: UDO Super Gemini

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    UDO release their new Super Gemini hybrid synthesizer, featuring up to 20-voice polyphony.

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    NAMM 2023: Casio CT-S1000V

    Video Report

    We visited the Casio booth at NAMM 2023 to hear a demonstration and learn more about the new CT-S1000V keyboard and its vocal synthesis features.

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    Richard Barbieri - Porcupine Tree

    Richard Barbieri - Porcupine Tree | Podcast

    Closure / Continuation

    As part of Japan, Richard Barbieri soon became the thinking person’s synthesist, famous for his rich and textural electronic backings that beautifully complemented the work of other band members to forge what is still a unique sound to this day.

    People Apr 2023
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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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    Don Lewis

    Don Lewis - Programming The DX7 | Podcast

    Creating The DX7 Factory Presets

    Back in November 2020 Don Lewis discussed his time programming the Yamaha DX7’s factory sounds. In the wake of Don’s passing, we decided to publish this excerpt and put on record his important contribution to this iconic synth.

    People Feb 2023
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    Mike Lindup - Level 42

    Mike Lindup - Level 42 And Beyond

    Talks about his new solo album: Changes 2

    Best known as the keyboardist and co-vocalist for Brit-Funk legends, Level 42, we caught up with Mike Lindup ahead of his new solo release, Changes 2.

    People Feb 2023
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    Spike Edney

    Queen’s Keyboard Player

    For Spike Edney, touring with one of the biggest bands in the world has meant keeping up with the very latest in stage keyboard technology.

    People Jan 2023
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    Sequential Trigon-6 six-voice analogue polysynth three-oscillator ladder filter two-pole four-pole

    Sequential reveal Trigon-6

    Employs enhanced Pro 3 ladder filter

    Sequential's new six-voice polysynth offers all of the best qualities of their popular Prophet-6 and OB-6 instruments.

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