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    Suzanne Ciani - Composer

    Suzanne Ciani | SOS Podcast

    Space, Time and Buchla

    Electronic music pioneer and composer Suzanne Ciani discusses her career highlights in conversation with William Stokes.

    People Nov 2024
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    Eddie Bazil - Production Engineer

    Creating Musical Snippets | SOS Podcast

    Three Example Moods

    For musicians and producers that struggle to finish tracks, Eddie Bazil explains the benefits of creating musical snippets and gives us some examples as to how we can tap into different moods, and use sound design techniques to create something unique.

    Techniques Nov 2024
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    Elektron Digitone II FM synthesizer sequencer

    Elektron Digitone II announced

    Expanded to 16 tracks and 16 voices

    Elektron have launched a reimagined version of their popular FM instrument which they say takes its synthesis and sequencing capabilities to new heights.

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    Korg multi/poly analogue modelling synthesizer

    Korg unveil new multi/poly synth

    Builds on popular Mono/Poly design

    Korg's new multi/poly is a powerful 60-voice instrument that boasts four oscillators per Program, comes packed with modulation options and offers a wealth of hands-on control.

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    Sequential Prophet-10 Special Edition analogue synthesizer limited run collectors

    Sequential unveil Prophet-10 Special Edition

    Limited run of 150 instruments announced

    As part of their ongoing celebrations, Sequential have announced the launch of a Special Edition version of the Prophet-10 finished with stunning South American lacewood panels.

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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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    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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    Roland System 100 Revisited | Audio Examples

    Hear For Yourself

    These audio examples accompany our retrospective feature on the Roland System 100 from SOS October 2024 issue.

    Music Business 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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    Expressive E Noisy 2

    Software Synthesizer

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

    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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    Roland System 100

    Revisited

    We look back at the trend‑bucking Roland modular synthesizer that will still flap your trousers today.

    Music Business 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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