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Clavia Nord Lead A1 – Analog Modeling Synth – reduced to the – minimal maximum

Clavia were the people who introduced the term „virtual analog“, now it’s time to change the claim but – what has changed? this time it isn’t just a synth that has the structure of a Prophet 5-kind of Poly Synth and it’s approach to be controlled by twisting knobs – no – this time it is more emulation and simulation of existing synths like Moogs and Rolands. but they want it to be less than any Nord Lead ever made – but with FX this time – Clavia Nord Lead A1,…

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Mopho SE high quality Mopho Keyboard from Dave Smith Instruments

this is basically a Mopho Keyboard but better quality knobs, slightly improved and 3.5  octave key range. us – the 3 – octave enthusiasts may like it. it’s 189€ more than the standard Mopho in yellow. via  Mopho SE- Dave Smith Instruments looks nicer than the yellow one. eine bessere Version des Mopho Keyboards – der SE hat 3.5 Oktaven, richtige Potis und ist hochwertiger – endlich mal einer der das macht, nicht immer billig um jeden Preis.. War aber auch notwendig. ein harter Markt grade. Made in USA sagt…

23.11.2013 – Elektron Analog Keys – released (key’ed version of Analog Four)

UPDATE: Keyboard Version of Analog Four is out – Analog Keys (via CDM/Peter Kirn’s wonderful blog!) not so different from the Analog Four Groovebox but it has Keys, a small Joystick – so it is basically comparable to other analog synths but with 4 voices, it might fill some space since polyphonic analog synths are quire rare.. and it is 3 Octaves (which I love and prefer over 2 octaves) until now the Analog Four has not been polyphonic but 4x monophonic – one synth per track. this seems to…

MacBeth Bomber – Modular Synth

this is a 3 module synth as a small command station to get into sonic surgery as fast and flat as you want it. 1 OSC with Sub OSC 2 Envelopes and a filter sound convincing and you can build you modular base on this.. Bomber Demo 1Dieses Video auf YouTube ansehen Ken says: minimal 3 module Macbeth Mk1 synthesizer – the Bomber! Specifically put together to Bomb that Bass! The single Mk1 Oscillator ‚B‘ gives you 1 x Sawtooth, 2 x Pulse Width (Square) Waveforms, 2 x Sub Octaves,…

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Korg LittleBits Synth Kit – Modular Toy

Korg did it again, a package of little „modules“ to be attached and so to say „patched“ together. will be limited at 160€ or was it $? well.. have fun like this just have a look: the Lego Modular Synth – small parts that allows „playing“ to DIY for and to have fun (again „fun“ – must be something like.. true?). Litttlebits * korgDieses Video auf YouTube ansehen Diskussion im Forum • [Korg] LittleBits Synth Kit. the info text is this: Electronic work gadgets littleBits are looking for there, and collaboration…

Arturias new tiny Microbrute synth / Neuer Arturia Synth Microbrute

more than rumours- a new Arturia Synth is coming… it’s tiny. it’s micro. but they say – it’s big what’s coming up next 5/6 days.. 1x Multi Timbral, 1 Voice, (2013)  Arturia Microbrute Analog Synthesizer + step sequencer 1 OSC, 1 Sub, 1 Filter, 1 LFO, 1 EG subtractive analog synthesis, 25 Keys, velocity usb MIDI CV Gate Ctrl,Sequencer, ~299€ (in 2012) continue / weiter..? MicroBrute 100% Analog Synthesizer IntroductionDieses Video auf YouTube ansehen and Nick of Sonicstate had one – so here’s a walk-through video – almost any important Minibrute Feature in except the 2nd Envelope. MicroBrute Exclusive ReviewDieses…

Novation Launchkey Mini + Desktop Launchcontrol + Launchpad Mini

The smaller version of Launchkey is basically a Launchpad with 2 Lines for triggering and navigating clips and stop them (that’s why it’s 2 lines). Those Pads are dynamic, so it is MORE than the Launchpads‘ non dynamic pads. 2 octaves and mini keys (hence the name). so made for mobile people (like me). works USB-MIDI compliant, so it works for iPads as well. UPDATE: Launchcontrol is the same without the keys, so it is Knobs and one row of Pads that help all Launchpad users to add things they…