Korg has surprisingly brought the MS-20 FS keyboard synthesizer to the NAMM 2020 show. This form has already existed before, since then in a kind of DIY kit with an edition of 1000 pieces.  Despite Behringer’s challenge to Korg with the K-2 or precisely because of this, Korg is bringing the MS-20 in full-size, previously available as a mini, and in four …

Moog brings the Werkstatt-01 back! The affordable Craft synthesizer popular with modders and circuit benders comes this time with the formerly optional CV expander. A great Christmas present for Moog synthesizer fans! Like the DFAM and the Subharmonicon, the Moog Werkstatt-01 began as a DIY project at the Moogfest. In this case, it was visitors to the festival in 2014 who were …

The Novation AFX Station limited edition reworks the original Bass Station II with updated firmware and a redesigned case with advanced features. It is designed in collaboration with electronic music legend Richard D James aka Aphex Twin. The original 25-key keyboard synthesizer was already a go-to instrument for basses as well as leads and arpeggiated performance. Bass Station II is a classic and really …

Arturia presents the MicroFreak Vocoder Limited Edition speech synthesizer and has a free firmware update 2.1 ready for all owners of a regular MicroFreak digital synthesizer keyboard. Arturia still has a lot to do with the small hybrid MicroFreak and is releasing the MicroFreak Vocoder Limited Edition in a new look, with a detachable gooseneck microphone and a 16-band vocoder mode.  The Arturia MicroFreak Vocoder Synthesizer …

ASM (Ashun Sound Machines) has first introduced the ASM Hydrasynth Synthesizer keyboard at NAMM 2020, and we have a very important update for the synths that brings an amazing array of new features and behaviors. The new firmware version 1.5 for the ASM Hydrasynth brings five new filter models in “Filter 1” – namely, LP Stn12, ASM’s version of a popular 12dB low-pass filter; LP 1 …

The German synthesizer and software company Waldorf has released Iridium, a digital polyphonic synthesizer that elevates the hybrid properties of the flagship synthesizer Quantum into digital spheres and a little more. In 2018, Waldorf released the Quantum, an analog synthesizer with its powerful sound generation and versatile modulation options, actually brought some good arguments for the title Dream Machine to …

Moog audio has introduced the new Semi-Modular Polyrhythmic Analog Synthesizer named Moog Subharmonicon. This new Synthesizer is designed upon the success of the Mother 32 and DFAM semi-modular synthesizers, and Eurorack-compatible too. The name of the synthesizer already stands for a certain idiosyncrasy, and describes a concept that Moog describes as an ‘analog labyrinth of subharmonic synthesis and polyrhythmic patterns’. …

Behringer has introduced the System 100 Eurorack Module back in January at NAMM 2020, in which some of the Behringer Synthesizer models are now available to buy in USA, alongside the availability of the Behringer Eurorack Go Case for Synthesizers. At NAMM 2020, Behringer presents eleven new Behringer mixer Eurorack modules, all of which are authentic reproductions of the original …

We already know that Behringer is planning a few Eurorack modular grid. There is System 55 for Moog fans and System 100 for the Roland faction. And of course, all the modulargrid have to go in somewhere. Behringer has built at least one case for this. Behringer Eurorack Go Case First, is the easy positioning of your modules with the …

At NAMM 2020 Boss presents the new SY-1000 guitar synthesizer. Synth sounds are hip and now some manufacturers have special synth pedals on offer. It was only a matter of time before Boss launched a slightly larger model after the SY-1. Especially since Roland/Boss are pioneers in the Boss guitar pedals discipline. There is a lot of power in the …