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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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    Moog update Muse firmware

    Chord Mode enhancements & more

    With the latest firmware installed, Muse benefits from significant enhancements to its Chord Mode, which now allows users to save up to eight different key maps.

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    Erica Synths Graphic Resonant Filterbank FB Eurorack multi-mode filter module

    Erica Synths unveil Resonant FB & FBEX

    10 digitally controlled analogue filter bands

    Erica Synths have launched a new resonant filter bank that can be paired with an optional hands-on control module.

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    Glasgow Synth Guild Oct Tone

    Eurorack 8-step Sequencer Module

    The Oct Tone is an eight‑step sequencer, a reimagining of the Octone, originally designed by Instruo’s Jason Lim back in 2016.

    Reviews Sep 2024
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    Modular Profile: Cycle Instruments

    Josh Wilkinson

    Here Josh shares his own favourite modules, the story of Cycle Instruments and their impressive debut module: Tetrachords.

    People Sep 2024
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    Why I Love... Minimal Synth Setups

    Dave Gale

    There is good reason why so many creative types opt to shut themselves away in out‑of‑town studios or workspaces. It has everything to do with the way that individual creativity works, and removing distraction...

    People Sep 2024
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    Cycle Instruments Tetrachords

    Eurorack Sequencer Module

    Australian company Cycle Instruments have burst on to the scene with a very interesting and highly ambitious debut, the Tetrachords sequencer.

    Reviews Sep 2024
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    Sonic Charge Synplant 2

    Software Synthesizer

    Synplant 2 takes a more horticultural approach to synthesis than you may be used to...

    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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    Paul White

    Using Effects Pedals With Synths | SOS Podcast

    Expand Your Sonic Horizons

    Pedals are not just for guitars. Here Paul White connects his extensive pedal collection to a modular synth system, effectively using the pedals as additional modules and suggesting some creative ways of setting them up.

    Techniques Sep 2024
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    Moog Muse

    Polyphonic Synthesizer

    A new 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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    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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