In a move which will no doubt elicit excitement from both nostalgic and adventurous synthesis enthusiasts alike, Korg have unveiled opsix, a 6 operator powerhouse they describe as an ‘altered FM synth’. Those paying close attention to coverage of the 2020 NAMM show earlier this
Korg have announced ‘Nautilus’ a new entry into their highly regarded range of workstation keyboards inheriting much of what users love about their flagship KRONOS including all nine sound engines, delivered in a more affordable, streamlined package. Nautilus features a bold new design and is
British synth manufacturers Modal Electronics have today announced a new 8 voice virtual analogue polysynth, the Cobalt8
Whether they’re a gear nerd or a gear noob, the type of gear an artist uses has a huge impact on their signature sound. In this regular series called My Gear, Noisegate picks the brains of exciting and diverse artists for a behind-the-scenes scoop on their
Arturia has added to its hybrid Freak formula with the release of the MicroFreak Vocoder “Limited Edition”. It borrows its foundation from the ever-popular MicroFreak synth and loaded it up with a 16-band Vocoder, a detachable gooseneck mic along with a stylish new makeover. According
When Korg released the minilogue xd early last year, it may have taken a moment to realise just how powerful it was and would become. The ability to load customised third-party oscillators, filters and effects are forward-thinking, to say the least, and really opened the
Dreadbox, the Greek boutique synth company has teamed up with Sinevibes, who specialises in designing and building innovative music software to develop Typhon, a compact USB powered synth that combines analogue synthesis with digital features. Typhon is a mono analogue synth that is neither a
Following several leaks in recent times, Waldorf has finally revealed their all-digital desktop version of their flagship synthesiser Quantum, named the Iridium. While being housed in the desktop format, it’s more like a new synthesiser with small but subtle differences to the Quantum. The Iridium
We’re big fans of Modal synths here at Noisegate and after seeing the ARGON8 family up close at this year’s NAMM show, we got our hands on them as soon as they hit Aussie shores. As powerful as ARGON8 was at launch, Modal has today announced Firmware
Arturia’s virtual arsenal of classic synthesisers continues to grow with the addition of the OB-Xa V, an emulation of the classic polyphonic monster from Oberheim introduced in 1981. Considered by some to be the definitive polyphonic synth of the 80s thanks largely to its iconic inclusion on a particular Van