IK Multimedia has announced that it will be introducing a follow-up to their Uno Synthesizer at Superbooth 2019, which kicks of Thursday, May 9th in Berlin.
They also shared the above image, which they describe as ‘some early prototyping’ of their new ‘analog unit’.
We’ll share details on their new analog unit when they become available.
Ooh nice, I quite enjoy my UNO, it definitely ads something unique to the mix.
If you follow the threads on this site, Behringer took a lot of heat for teasing prototype circuit boards for upcoming products. This takes it a step further- a breadboard prototype of an upcoming synth. Next, we will see a photo of a drawer full of resistors and ICs, with a promise of the next synth.
“Behringer took a lot of heat for teasing prototype circuit boards ”
And how has that worked out for them? They’re selling a boatload of synths.
People will criticize anything Behringer does, and criticize entry-level gear, in general.
But, at the end of the day, a lot of people want good, affordable synths, and that’s what Behringer and IK are making.
I agree with everything that you are saying. I’m a fan- own a Behringer Model D and love it. My only point was that IK is pitching a breadboard prototype, which would be several iterations prior to a PCB prototype.
This prototype wasn’t made the day we posted it. We posted knobs, then this breadboard prototyping, PCB coming soon then… It isn’t a realtime operation, in other words, you’re seeing the evolution of the product right up until announcement at Superbooth.
Breadboards aren’t entry-level gear. It is a symptom of the Kickstarter mentality. One has to wonder if any of these fly-by-night company’s founders ever worked in product development in a day job. Vaporwear to me at least makes your company look less innovative.
I’m hoping it’s a drum machine, sampler in the Uno format. That could be a powerful, compact set up that still offers a big step up from what you could do with something like the Korg volcano.
color me curious – the uno is a lot of fun and sounds great
The new synth is actually being launched next week at Superbooth, these are old pictures from the development.
Yes, definitely not a realtime progression, or we’d be way behind! 🙂
Hope it sounds better than the Uno. Only synth I’ve ever returned the same day I bought it.
Behringer took heat for posting Roland’s circuits and Sequential’s circuits. IK are making original products.