Modular synths for iOS are rare. Ops is one you may have missed, and now includes sample record and playback and more to make it even more useful

PdParty update adds a new URL schema for the app that lets it play nicely with other apps, launch patches from another apps etc

Modal Electronics have done it again. They’ve followed up their snap-together, affordable, simple synth with a drum machine in the same form factor.

No one can fault the D-50 — erm, “D-05” — for authenticity. Roland’s latest Boutique Series basically is a shrunk-down version of the original.

Native Instruments just revised their Maschine and Komplete Kontrol hardware. Here are some early impressions of what’s new, in advance of our review.

BeatHawk from UVI is currently free and you need to download it right now as it’s a lot of fun to use and what’s more it’s universal too

GeoShred 2.5 adds 3D Touch, which is excellent news, and also adds MIDI/MPE out, becomes I’m thinking will make it even more useful

It’s an expansion kit for an obscure boutique drum machine – and maybe the most niche product from Bastl Instruments yet. But it could be more than that.

With SyndtSphere you can literally dial your perfect sound by directly rotating the interface to move between a series of SyndtSphere presets

ElliottGarage brings EGDR606, a drum machine emulation of vintage 80’s hardware. A realistic and clear analog interface, for all vintage fanatics.