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    Moog Muse

    Polyphonic Synthesizer

    A Moog polysynth is always a big event, but is the Muse the inspiration you’ve been waiting for?

    Reviews Sep 2024
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    Waldorf Iridium Core

    Synthesizer

    Waldorf’s all‑encompassing Iridium engine is now available in its smallest form yet.

    Reviews Sep 2024
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    Erica Synths Hexinverter Mutant Rimshot Eurorack modular synth analogue drum module

    Hexinverter Mutant Rimshot from Erica Synths

    Expands on the iconic Roland TR-909 rimshot sound

    Erica Synths' latest collaboration with Hexinverter Électronique sees the company redesign a popular TR-909-inspired drum module.

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    MICRORACK educational analogue modular synth DIY module platform

    MICRORACK launch portable synth Kickstarter

    Company create new affordable, educational modular platform

    MICRORACK's new modular platform will feature a collection of compact, affordable preassembled modules that can be arranged on a breadboard.

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    Artium Instruments The Swarm desktop polyphonic eight-voice analogue synthesizer

    The Swarm by Artium Instruments

    Company launch first product following Kickstarter campaign

    The Swarm is a versatile eight-voice desktop synthesizer with an onboard a dynamic arpeggiator, a selection of built-in effects and more.

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    Donner MEDO portable hardware synth sampler looper MIDI controller

    MEDO: multi-function instrument from Donner

    Combines sampling, synthesis, looping & MIDI control

    Donner’s latest hardware instrument manages to pack a surprising amount of functionality into a tiny handheld unit.

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    Beetlecrab Tempera

    Granular Synthesizer

    Beetlecrab introduce their own distinctive take on granular synthesis.

    Reviews Aug 2024
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    4MS Catalyst Sequencer & Controller

    Eurorack Modules

    These Catalyst modules are based upon the Emblematic Systems module of the same name. However, 4MS have turned it into two modules: a controller, like the original, and a sequencer.

    Reviews Aug 2024
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    ALM / Busy Circuits Mega Milton

    Eurorack Module

    ALM describe the all‑analogue Mega Milton as a ‘smorgasbord’ of handy utilities, designed to greatly extend the functionality of a Eurorack system.

    Reviews Aug 2024
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    Modular Profile: Eric Schlappi

    Schlappi Engineering

    Eric Schlappi is the engine behind the eponymous Schlappi Engineering, whose latest spate of modules includes the extraordinary Three Body and recent headliner Nibbler.

    People Aug 2024
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    MoMinstruments Elastic Melody

    Synth & Sequencer App For iOS

    Elastic Melody offers creative melody generation in a compact iOS app format.

    Reviews Aug 2024
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    Robin Rimbaud, AKA Scanner, in his studio.

    Scanner - My Life In Modules | SOS Podcast

    Interview & Live Performance

    In this first part of an occasional series exploring modular synthesis and live performance, Will Stokes talks to experimental electronic musician Scanner about the choice of his favourite modules he'll showcase in his closing performance.

    People Aug 2024
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    Arturia Polybrute 12

    Arturia PolyBrute 12

    Polyphonic Synthesizer

    Arturia’s PolyBrute has gained six voices and a lot more besides.

    Reviews Aug 2024
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    Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth MkII

    Polyphonic Synthesizer

    Gamechanger Audio’s Motor Synth MkII updates the company’s idiosyncratic approach to synthesis...

    Reviews Aug 2024
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    Moog Labyrinth

    Synthesizer & Sequencer

    A synth of many paths, Moog’s latest semi‑modular may well see you getting lost completely.

    Reviews Aug 2024
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    Moog Muse analogue eight-voice bi-timbral polyphonic synthesizer

    Moog launch Muse polysynth

    Exclusive SOS Superbooth video & upcoming in-depth Review

    Moog's latest instrument promises to combine the best features of their classic analogue synths with the benefits of modern digital control. 

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    ADDAC System ADDAC310 Pressure to CV Eurorack modular synth wind breath controller

    ADDAC System announce Pressure to CV module

    Breath controller joins Eurorack module series

    Drawing its inspiration from breath controllers, the ADDAC310 Pressure to CV module offers an interesting new way to play modular gear.

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    Koma Elektronik Chromaplane touchless electromagnetic polyphonic analogue synthesizer

    Koma Elektronik announce Chromaplane Kickstarter

    Campaign to fund touchless electromagnetic synthesizer

    Koma Elektronik's new synthesizer relies on ten tunable electromagnetic fields, and can be played using a pair of handheld pickups. 

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    Moog Labyrinth semi-modular Eurorack synthesizer

    Moog unveil Labyrinth semi-modular synth

    Features new voicing architecture & filter topology

    The latest addition to Moog’s semi-modular line-up has just been announced, and promises to represent somewhat of a departure from their usual sound.

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    Sonicware LIVEN Ambient compact portable desktop synthesizer drones pads soundscapes textures

    Sonicware reveal LIVEN Ambient Ø

    Uses newly developed wavetable-like technique

    The eighth release in Sonicware's LIVEN series has been designed specifically for creating atmospheric soundscapes.

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    Schlappi Engineering Nibbler

    Eurorack Module

    I am reminded by the Nibbler, as I was reminded by the Three Body, of how perfectly modular synthesis often rests on the...

    Reviews Jul 2024

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