Synthesizers

The latest additon to Roland's family of compact instruments offers the sounds of their classic SH-101, and includes a range of features that aim to inspire dynamic performances.

Norand made their first ever public show appearance and spoke to us about the latest updates to their Norand Mono synthesizer.

Arturia launch a firmware update for the Microfreak, introducing a range of new features including a new Sample Engine, three new granular synthesis engines and a new set of factory presets.

Make Noise introduce their new Spectraphon synthesizer module, including spectral modelled synthesis.

Erica Synths show us their new physical modelling synth, Steampipe.

Sequential announce the Take 5 2.0 firmware update at Superbooth 23.

The Korg Berlin lab show us their intriguing prototype Acoustic Synthesizer.

Oberheim launch the OB-X8 desktop module.

Reason Studios announce their new Objekt physical modelling synth.

PWM announce their Mantis synthesizer, a best-of their previous designs, and more. 

Knobula's new Pianophonic module generates interesting sounds from piano samples.

Buchla re-imagine the Buchla Music Easel, one of the first portable electronic music instruments, originally released in 1973.

UDO release their new Super Gemini hybrid synthesizer, featuring up to 20-voice polyphony.

Arturia have announced an upcoming firmware update for their MicroFreak synthesizer which will introduce a new Sample Engine, three granular synthesis engines and a new collection of factory presets.

Oberheim have announced the upcoming launch of a desktop module version of their acclaimed OB-X8 eight-voice synthesizer.

UDO have announced the release of the Super Gemini, a bi-timbral hybrid synthesizer that features up to 20-voice polyphony and boasts a 61-note semi-weighted keybed with polyphonic aftertouch.

Korg have announced a special edition instrument that celebrates the 20th anniverary of their popular microKORG, as well as a limited run of the ARP 2600 FS.

Softube's latest virtual instrument faithfully recreates the Sequential Prophet-5, adding some optional new features and also making five of its sections available for their Modular plug-in.