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New KORG kits with tubes: Nu:Tekt headphone amp, valve overdrive
KORG are adding to their inexpensive, easy put-them-together kits with a headphone amp and valve overdrive. Totally tubular.
ARP/KORG reissue the ARP 2600 semi-modular synth – and an ARP documentary to watch, too
As expected, we’re getting a limited-run, faithful recreation of the ARP 2600, one of the best-known semi-modular instruments of all time.
DJ T-1000’s Generator revived from reel-to-reels, and more Detroit back catalogs
Here’s another great Bandcamp phenomenon – digital reissues. And for a Detroit techno throwback, where better to start than this DJ T-1000/Generator remaster – and two big back catalogs, while we’re at it?
Now your smartphone can livestream with proper audio and more, using this new Roland gadget
The GO:LIVECAST promises to transform your smartphone from a craptacular lo-fi hassle into an all-in-one multitasking studio.
Roland has a new 88-key keyboard, and it means MIDI 2.0 has arrived
Roland has a new high-end keyboard with weighted action and lots of extras. The real news, though: this is the first MIDI 2.0 instrument from Roland.
KORG wavestate synth is modern successor to Wavestation
Don’t call it a comeback. KORG R&D is reimagining one of their more unique ideas from the 90s – but the result promises to be very 2020.
A free 8-bit mod delay, and more goodies for KORG ‘logue instruments
KORG’s ‘logue instruments let you run custom downloaded tools – now including recent additions like this excellent free delay.
Don’t miss Barker’s percussive wonderland, live Against the Clock
Get lost in a dreamscape of sound with Barker (Ostgut Ton) – who does what you do in a studio. With the clock ticking, he happily loses track of time. It’s delightfully shiny, futuristic music – just what we need in a world that can feel dark and regressive. We spoke to Barker in the […]
CHORDimist is an insane Max for Live chord-generating MIDI effect
Chordmaker, arpeggiator on steroids, harmonic processor – CHORDimist is another of the powerful Max for Live tools for composition.