Gear and software reviews by Synthtopia readers.
Overview of The Pianoid. The Pianoid synthesizes not only the sounds of a piano, but their behavior as dictated by the specifics of a musical performance. The Pianoid is an idealized piano model. Users can create and save as presets the characteristics of any existing piano or related instrument, such as a harpsichord, glockenspiel —… Read More Pianoid Physical Modeling Piano
Image: kernelslacker The Mochika is a hand-made analog synth from Atomosynth. Per Kernelslacker: The Mochika is a monotonic analog synth with the usual VCO/LFO/Noise sources, plus a step sequencer. It’s a bit temperamental. When I first powered it up, I spent five minutes turning knobs just trying to make any sound other than mains hum.… Read More Mochika Synthesizer
Korg R3 (Synthesizer/Vocoder) – Overview Demo was uploaded by: korgcanada
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MFB has introduced MFB-SYNTH 3, a semi-modular version of MFBs Synth-II. Description: MFB-SYNTH3 works as a stand-alone synthesizer without the need to patch any cable. The classic formation of VCO-VCF-VCA is pre-wired internally, complete with essential modulations. You can play the SYNTH3 just like any other synthesizer using its MIDI-input. In addition, it may integrate… Read More MFB-SYNTH 3
Future Retro‘s Jered Flickinger has quietly updated his Revolution analog synth, giving it a cool new look, longer battery life and a new OS: The new R2 unit, designated by the gun metal grey chassis, has an updated PC board design using a new RAM chip which extends the internal back up battery life from… Read More Future Retro Revolution R2
The long-awaited Future Retro XS semi-modular analog synthesizer is now available. According to designer Jered Flickinger (interview link), the Future Retro XS is intended to be used as either a rackmount or desktop instrument, and its compact size makes it ideal for musicians on the go. Flickinger’s work is always interesting. I’ve got a FR… Read More Future Retro XS Semi-modular Analog Synthesizer
At the 2008 Winter NammShow, Korg introduced the Pa2X Pro, a $4600.00 keyboard workstation that uses the same EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) sound engine that powers the Korg M3 workstation, Pa800 and the new Pa500. Also included are a motorized/tilting full-color TouchView display (with contextual Help screens in seven languages) and a set of assignable… Read More Korg Debuts Pa2X Pro Music Workstation
NAMM Update: Arturia announced that Analog Factory Experience, a hybrid synthesizer, is now shipping. Based on the much-acclaimed Analog Factory 2.0, a software instrument offering 3500 legendary synthesizer sounds, Analog Factory Experience includes a 32-key MIDI keyboard. Main Features: Hybrid synthesizer based on advanced Software/Hardware combination: New Analog Factory 2.0 inside the box 32-key Universal… Read More Arturia Analog Factory Experience Hybrid Synthesizer
NAMM Show Update: CME introduced the ASX, a DSP board which goes into the expansion slot of UF and VX series keyboards and provides a flexible synthesis engine, turning the CME MIDI controller keyboard into a stand-alone synthesizer. Yep – it’s a $369 synth on a card. The ASX offers sufficient DSP power to run… Read More CME ASX Advanced Synthesis Expansion Card
[display_podcast] Winter NAMM Show: EASTWEST previewed Quantum Leap Forbidden Planet, a virtual sample-based synth collection of more than 1,000 cutting-edge presets which allows users to combine, morph, process and modulate sample-based sounds. I’m not sure if it’s the sounds or the graphics, but their preview video reminded me of BT’s This Binary Universe. Forbidden Planet… Read More Quantum Leap Forbidden Planet
