Gear and software reviews by Synthtopia readers.
The Quantix-8 module is a CV Quantizer / Wavetable Oscillator based on a 4Mbits Static RAM memory and a PIC microcontroler with a full MIDI implementation. The memory contain 2048 waveforms of 256bytes organized into a matrix of 32 Banks x 64 Waves. The Quantix-8 is a very polyvalent 7 in 1 module CV-Quantizer Wavetable… Read More The Quantix-8 Synth Module
GlitchDS is a free cellular automaton music sequencer for the Nintendo DS that could be great for creating IDM and Glitch style loops. Features include: Customizable Cellular Automaton sequencer Create your own “trigger points” Load in your own sounds Save and load your work BPM settings, or “strum mode” for controlling tempo Up to 6… Read More glitchDS – Cellular Automaton Sequencer For The Nintendo DS
AtomoSynth has introduced the Abyssal, an analog photo-noise-machine & oscillating-filter: This synth features one square and saw waveform VCO (voltage controlled oscillator) with a huge pitch range, from subsonic to ultrasonic sound controlled by a big photocell (pitch control) allowing to play it like a photo Theremin. One square and triangle waveform LFO (low frequency… Read More AtomoSynth’s Abyssal Photo Theremin
Dave Smith Instruments is now shipping it’s Prophet ’08 synth module. Description: The Prophet ’08 Synthesizer Module is a tabletop “knobby” module with all of the features and controls of the Prophet ’08 Keyboard (minus the keyboard, of course) in an even more compact enclosure. With real analog oscillators, Curtis low-pass filters, and analog VCAs,… Read More Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 08 Module
Modular synthesist Bakis Sirros sends word via the forum of new demo clips for the Analogue Systems RS370 Polyphonic Harmonic Generator, a 6-voice polyphonic harmonic generator and wavetable synthesizer. You can preview some of the sound clips below. More demo clips are available at the Big City Music site. RS370 Features: 6-voice polyphonic harmonic generator… Read More Analogue Systems RS370 Polyphonic Harmonic Generator
Analogue Solutions‘ new Leipzig monosynth is new old-school style analog synthesiser, with a fairly classic layout and sound. You can preview the Leipzig sound below. Features: Pure analogue voice circuitry. Fat Moog style filter. 2 VCOs with Glide and Sub-VCOs. Plenty of modulation routing possibilities. Extra tone controls and circuits for more sound variety e.g.… Read More New Analog Monosynth – Analog Solutions’ Leipzig
DIY kit maker CuriousInventor has introduced a new music sequencer kit, called the Voice of Saturn, that looks like an inexpensive way to get into analog sequencing. This is a 10 step analog sequencer, which basically steps through 10 different voltage levels that are set by the black knobs. The output control voltage and trigger… Read More The Voice Of Saturn DIY Music Sequencer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMXU-_YNUC0 The Korg M3 Music Workstation/Sampler represents the third generation of Music Workstations from Korg. It inherits elements from the company’s flagship OASYS workstation. All second-generation KARMA functions from the OASYS are included. 256 MB of ROM incorporates the “best-of” OASYS ROM into a new soundset. 512 Programs and 384 Combinations are onboard, with space for… Read More The Korg M3 Synthesizer
Bridechamber has announced the Metasonix TM-1m Waveshaper, a MOTM-formatted Metasonix TM-1. This version of the TM-1 is 2U and has attenuators for the CVs — skinnier, fully modularized, and not yellow. Having this in MOTM is nice – but I kind of like the lurid yellow of the original. It’s $400. Here’s the description of… Read More MOTM-Style Metasonix TM-1m Waveshaper
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=89EF515D1A069D38 In this official Roland video, David Ahlund introduces the Roland SP-555, a new sampler with Loop Capture and Super Filter. Description: Complete with 16 velocity sensitive pads, 37 Fantom-quality effects, an exciting new LOOP CAPTURE function, beefed up internal sample memory, and total computer integration with USB MIDI/AUDIO connectivity–the new SP-555 is the perfect… Read More Roland SP-555 Sampler
