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    The SOS Guide To Gigging With Modular Synths

    Roundtable Real-world Tips

    Thinking of taking your Eurorack on the road? We offer some expert advice...

    Techniques Apr 2025
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    Polyend Synth

    Multi-engine Polyphonic Synthesizer

    It’s a synth called Synth!

    Reviews Apr 2025
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    Teenage Engineering OP-XY

    Synthesizer, Sampler & Sequencer

    The OP‑XY is a portable sequencing powerhouse.

    Reviews Apr 2025
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    Oli Freke Synth Evolution Volumes 3 & 4 Modern Classics Modular Greats synthesizer books

    Oli Freke’s latest Synthesizer Evolution books

    Modern Classics & Modular Greats volumes now available

    The latest two volumes of Oli Freke’s popular Synthesizer Evolution book series shift their focus to the 21st century.

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    Xaoc Devices Samarkanda Eurorack modular synth performance delay module

    Xaoc Devices announce the Samarkanda

    Performance-focused module houses four independent delays

    Described as a performance-oriented digital delay station, the Samarkanda packs in four independent delay channels along with some resampling and looping capabilities.

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    VEMIA 60th Auction vintage pro audio synthesizer sale

    VEMIA’s 60th Vintage Gear auction

    5–12 April + Second Chance Sunday on 13 April

    VEMIA’s 60th vintage gear auction has begun and, as always, there’s a vast collection of sought-after instruments and equipment up for grabs.

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    Elektron update Digitakt II & Digitone II

    OS upgrade delivers an array of new functions

    The Digitakt II and Digitone II have just received an update that sees them exchange some current features with each other, as well as gaining some entirely new functions. 

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    Moog Minimoog Geddy Lee Model D special limited-edition analogue monosynth

    Moog announce Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D

    Enhanced VCA circuit, MIDI implementation & more

    The latest iteration of Moog’s ever-popular Minimoog Model D has been developed in collaboration with Geddy Lee, the bassist, vocalist and synth pioneer of the legendary band Rush.

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    ALM Busy Circuits ALM041 S.B.G-PRO unbalanced balanced line-level pro audio stereo processors Eurorack modular synth

    ALM/Busy Circuits introduce the S.B.G-PRO

    Connects pro-audio gear to Eurorack systems

    The S.B.G-PRO is capable of operating in mono or stereo, supports balanced and unbalanced equipment, and also allows for CV-based control of external devices.

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    Sonicware Liven Ambient 1_5 compact desktop synth microtonal tuning update

    Sonicware update the LIVEN Ambient Ø

    Synth gains new microtonal tuning options

    Sonicware's LIVEN Ambient Ø has just received a free firmware update that introduces support for seven new microtonal tuning systems.

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    Ctrl Freq LSe light-controlled synthesizer sequencer electronic music instrument

    LSe: Light-controlled instrument by Ctrl Freq

    Latest project from Netherlands-based musician & instrument maker

    Now in its third revision, Ctrl Freq's innovative electronic instrument is capable of creating everything from simple monophonic patterns to complex polyrhythms.

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    The Midium sell signed Melbourne Instruments Nina

    Family-run shop raises money for LA wildfire relief

    The Midium have announced that they are donating 55% of the profit from the sale of a collectable Melbourne Instruments Nina to the relief efforts that are supporting those affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.

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    DivKid & Making Sound Machines DivSkip

    Eurorack Module

    DivSkip is a four‑channel trigger machine dressed in a dazzling festival of lights.

    Reviews Mar 2025
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    Patching Panda Blast & Hatz V3

    Eurorack Modules

    New from Patching Panda are a pair of 10HP percussion modules, each offering a wide range of traditional sounds, but with some serious experimental potential as well.

    Reviews Mar 2025
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    Modular Profile: Sasha Lewis

    Producer & Sound Designer

    Atop his role as one half of the wildly off‑kilter Unicorn Ship Explosion, Sasha Lewis has honed his craft working with the likes of Four Tet and Jon Hopkins, and has provided sound design for numerous film companies.

    People Mar 2025
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    Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe

    Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe | SOS Podcast

    Composer and Sound Designer

    Composer and Sound Designer Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe (aka Lichens) talks to Caro C about his preferred sound modules and working methodologies.

    People Mar 2025
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    Arturia Synthx V

    Software Synthesizer

    The latest addition to Arturia’s ever‑growing range of vintage instruments is a recreation of the celebrated Elka Synthex.

    Reviews Mar 2025
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    Elektron Digitone II

    FM Synthesizer & Sequencer

    Elektron’s updated FM groovebox is a powerhouse.

    Reviews Mar 2025
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    Therevox ET-5

    Analogue Synthesizer

    The ET‑5 may have its roots deep in electronic musical history, but it’s very much a modern instrument.

    Reviews Mar 2025
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    ADDAC System ADDAC300 Rev.02 Power Starvation Eurorack modular synth

    ADDAC System reveal Power Starvation Rev.02

    Popular Eurorack module design updated

    The ADDAC300 Rev.02 provides users with a way to intentionally ‘starve’ their other modules of power, leading to unconventional effects and “unruly sonic behaviour”. 

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    Machina Bristronica 2025

    Machina Bristronica 2025

    Festival Of Knobs, Buttons & Discussions

    Join Sound On Sound at Machina Bristronica 2025 Bristol on 27-28th September for a weekend of world class live performances, insightful panel talks and masterclasses, DIY workshops and all the synths you can get your hands on!

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