With the incoming Korg Wavestate re-introducing the term vector synthesis into the modern synth-nerd’s vernacular, it’s high time we explore just what the heck that means, and what it enables us to do. Vector synthesis was originally conceptualised and explored by Sequential Circuits on their
We had loads of fun assembling the Nu:Tekt NTS-1 synth at the Korg booth at the winter NAMM show in LA, but now we’re back and had some time to sit down and really discover what’s possible with this mini synth. Assembling your own synth
Today amid all the NAMM show flurry, French music company Arturia released a new firmware update for their digital hybrid synth, the MicroFreak. V2.0 introduces an entirely new oscillator, new performance features, plus a handful of improvements and bug fixes. The new ‘Noise Oscillator’ lets
Nord have been quiet on the synthesiser front of late, their last synth, the Lead A1, appeared in 2014. But the Swedish manufacturer has never been one to rush new products out unnecessarily and the quality of their products makes failure or obsolescence unlikely. However,
Modal’s Argon wavetable synth may not have made it to Australia yet, but that hasn’t stopped Modal moving forward and expanding the range. The Argon8, announced in September 2019, is a 37-key 8 voice wavetable synthesizer with a fantastic interface and sequencer. Now they’ve ported
Initially teased last week in the form of a reaction video featuring the likes of Junkie XL, Expressive E have announced osmose, their new MPE synthesiser/controller. Expressive E garnered a lot of international attention with the release of touché, an unusual but very expressive controller with a
An 84hp Eurorack case with plenty of power, inbuilt two channel MIDI to CV converter and 55mm of depth for US$199? How is this possible? I don’t know but a new US company called Cre8audio is doing it as of 12 hours ago. Their appropriately
If you’ve been out and about to one of Melbourne’s many bars and clubs lately, then there’s a very good chance you’ve heard Lotus Moonchild spinning tunes somewhere. Lotus is a talented DJ with a focus on UK Bass, House and Disco — Lotus has all
Exciting news out of England today, Modal have announced their new Argon8 digital wavetable synthesiser. Modal Electronics have, up ’til now, been a company of two extremes, producing extraordinary high-end synthesisers with a price tag to match, or more recently, some tiny but immensely powerful
Last night Roland surprised everyone with a bunch of new product releases aimed squarely at electronic music producers and keys players. Here’s the rundown. MC-101 & MC-707 Grooveboxes That’s right, Roland’s Groovebox line is back! The first ‘MC’ products since the mammoth MC-909 finished production