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Noise Engineering Legio Eurorack Module Platform Now Offers 23 Different Firmware Options

SynthtopiaSynthsNoise Engineering Legio Eurorack Module Platform Now Offers 23 Different Firmware Options Noise Engineering has released 16 new firmware options for its Legio Eurorack module platform.… Read More Noise Engineering Legio Eurorack Module Platform Now Offers 23 Different Firmware Options

Hands-On With The Elektron Outbox 8

SynthtopiaSynthsHands-On With The Elektron Outbox 8 Elektron guru Matthew Piecora shares a hands-on demo of the new Elektron Outbox 8.… Read More Hands-On With The Elektron Outbox 8

Nopia Semi-Modular Harmony Generator Synthesizer Sneak Preview

SynthtopiaSynthsNopia Semi-Modular Harmony Generator Synthesizer Sneak Preview Nopia is a compact hardware instrument built around chord-based interaction, with a hybrid sample-based/virtual-analog sound engine, four sound modules, MIDI connectivity and gesture-based controls. … Read More Nopia Sem

Stagecraft Software Intros Cenere Software Synthesizer

SynthtopiaSynthsStagecraft Software Intros Cenere Software Synthesizer Stagecraft Software has introduced Cenere, a versatile subtractive synthesizer that is designed to capture the character of vintage synthesizers, paired with all the power of modern wavetables.… Read More Stagecraft Soft

Brooklyn Synth and Pedal Expo Returns October 17 – 18

SynthtopiaSynthsBrooklyn Synth and Pedal Expo Returns October 17 – 18 The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo is coming back to NY next month. The two-day event pops up in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, October 17–18, at a 7,000-square-foot warehouse turned immersive playground for electronic music creator

Are Korg’s ‘logue Macro Oscillator Synths Underrated?

SynthtopiaSynthsAre Korg’s ‘logue Macro Oscillator Synths Underrated? The macro oscillator is "an underrated gem of modern synthesis."… Read More Are Korg’s ‘logue Macro Oscillator Synths Underrated?

Free Soft Synth, FB3, Recreates Sound Of The Kawai K3 Synthesizer

SynthtopiaSynthsFree Soft Synth, FB3, Recreates Sound Of The Kawai K3 Synthesizer Full Bucket Music has introduced FB3, a free software instrument for Mac & Windows.… Read More Free Soft Synth, FB3, Recreates Sound Of The Kawai K3 Synthesizer

Bob Moog Foundation Announces Livestream Series, ‘From the Source’

SynthtopiaSynthsBob Moog Foundation Announces Livestream Series, ‘From the Source’ The series will feature exclusive “Ask Me Anything”-style live video conversations with the innovators who have shaped the sound of modern music. … Read More Bob Moog Foundation Announces Livestream Series, ‘From the Sou

Knobcon Returns This Weekend & Here Are 10 Free Admission Codes

SynthtopiaSynthsKnobcon Returns This Weekend & Here Are 10 Free Admission Codes Knobcon is back for its fourteenth edition this weekend, September 11 - 13, at the Hyatt Regency in Schaumburg, Illinois.… Read More Knobcon Returns This Weekend & Here Are 10 Free Admission Codes

Antonus 3620 Keyboard Controller Brings ARP 3620 Design Into A Modern MIDI/CV Instrument

SynthtopiaSynthsAntonus 3620 Keyboard Controller Brings ARP 3620 Design Into A Modern MIDI/CV Instrument The Antonus 3620 is a MIDI/CV keyboard, sequencer and controller inspired by the classic ARP 3620, with 37- and 49-key versions, velocity and aftertouch, split operation, an arpeggiator, step sequencer and expanded conne

Elektron Outbox 8 Audio/CV Breakout Box Now Avaialble

SynthtopiaSynthsElektron Outbox 8 Audio/CV Breakout Box Now Avaialble Elektron Outbox 8 is a versatile eight-channel audio/CV breakout box and USB host/device designed to expand your connectivity, with creative possibilities to boot. … Read More Elektron Outbox 8 Audio/CV Breakout Box Now

The Bob Moog Foundation Announces Summer Raffle for Vintage Memorymoog Plus and Moog Muse Synthesizers

SynthtopiaSynthsThe Bob Moog Foundation Announces Summer Raffle for Vintage Memorymoog Plus and Moog Muse Synthesizers The Bob Moog Foundation has announced its latest fundraising raffle for a vintage Memorymoog Plus synthesizer and a brand new Moog Muse synthesizer. The Memorymoog Plus, serial number 3067, will be awarded to the first p

Bjooks Celebrates 909 Day With Shipment of BEAT GEMS: Drum Machines in Modern Music

SynthtopiaSynthsBjooks Celebrates 909 Day With Shipment of BEAT GEMS: Drum Machines in Modern Music Bjooks is celebrating 909 Day with a "major milestone for drum machine lovers": physical copies of the highly anticipated BEAT GEMS: Drum Machines in Modern Music will begin shipping this month. … Read More Bjooks Celebr

XILS-lab MemoryTone Brings Classic MemoryMoog Sound To Your DAW

SynthtopiaSynthsXILS-lab MemoryTone Brings Classic MemoryMoog Sound To Your DAW XILS-lab’s MemoryTone is a 16-voice software synthesizer built around three oscillators per voice, a 24 dB/octave self-oscillating ladder filter, expanded modulation, MPE and an advanced arpeggiator.… Read More XILS-lab

Is The Muro Box N40 The Most Beautiful MIDI Instrument Ever?

SynthtopiaSynthsIs The Muro Box N40 The Most Beautiful MIDI Instrument Ever? The N40 is a MIDI-compatible music box that has a built-in pickup and audio output.… Read More Is The Muro Box N40 The Most Beautiful MIDI Instrument Ever?

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