MCO mk2 module showing different modes on color display, with graphics - DigiWave, SuperSaw, ToneSum (Additive), LFO Rate, FOrmant, Spread, Shape (Noise), and Voice BC8000 (Vari-mode), panel with CV1, CV, CV3 inputs and push-button knob/navigation.

ALM’s new MCO mk2 packs a studio of classic digital synths into 6HP, VCV

You won’t fit more synths into 6HP of Eurorack (or VCV Rack module) than the newest ALM/Busy Circuits module, MCO v2. It’s a wavetable synth, an additive synth, a Roland JP8000 voice, a vocoder, a 90s VA, a bass and drum synth, and a SID chip emulation all in one.

Bastl Instruments Crust drum voice is free in VCV Rack, too

The free modules for VCV Rack are coming fast and furious. The latest is Bastl’s awesomely versatile Crust drum voice. Just in case you need something to, you know, distract yourself today/tonight/the rest of this week.

Peter Kirn - November 5, 2024

Polyend Tracker Mini 2.0: synth engines, PERC drum synth, more of everything

Right after the major Tracker+ release, Polyend has a big update for the little Mini: now with Synth Engines, PERC drum engine, USB mass storage, more MIDI tracks, and other enhancements. And there’s a big sale on now, this week only.

Peter Kirn - July 1, 2024

Polyend Tracker+: stereo everything, USB audio, more engines, more

Peter Kirn - May 13, 2024

Visco is a warped drum machine that lets you squish sound like goo [hands on]

Peter Kirn - March 20, 2024

ALM/Busy Circuits’ first plugin is an FM drum synth with step sequencer

Peter Kirn - February 19, 2024

Erica Synths LXR Drum and Pērkons HD-01 each get big updates

Peter Kirn - November 28, 2023

Capulet, 4-engine drum synth plug-in, packs loads of details and personality

Peter Kirn - July 6, 2023

Roland SH-4d polysynth: 11 models in one knob-y box with tons of extras, drums – and motion

Peter Kirn - February 23, 2023

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