Behringer sued Dave Smith Instruments, forum posters, and lost

In addition to sending a cease-and-desist letter to a popular Chinese music gear site, court filings reveal Behringer tried to sue rival manufacturer Dave Smith Instruments – and unnamed GearSlutz users. And they lost.

The AS-1 synth from Pioneer and Dave Smith is looking really cool

Here are two quick takeaways about the TORAIZ AS-1 monosynth introduced by Pioneer DJ, in collaboration with Dave Smith. One, it sounds great – but we figured that, given it’s basically a single voice from Dave Smith’s Prophet-6. Two, it’s got a surprisingly powerful sequencer/arpeggiator, with some extras like alternative tunings. And it’s that second […]

Peter Kirn - April 4, 2017

What the new Dave Smith instruments sound like, no talking

There is absolutely nothing like the feeling you feel when you hear the sound of a synthesizer. Listen. “Hi, we’re at the 2017 NAMM show in Anaheim California, and I’m here with –” Wait. No. That is definitely not why I love synthesizers. Nor am I particularly enamored with the hum of a convention show […]

Peter Kirn - January 23, 2017

Dave Smith REV2 is like getting a Prophet 08, squared

Peter Kirn - January 20, 2017

Dave Smith Prophet 6 Synth: 6 Analog Voices, and a Dilemma

Peter Kirn - January 26, 2015

Here Are Two Rigs That Let You Play Live with Hardware [Videos]

- December 23, 2014

Hands on with Dave Smith Pro 2: “The Most Useful Synth I’ve Ever Played”

- September 26, 2014

The Dream Modular Rig, Making Amazing Sounds: Cyrus Rex

- September 1, 2014

Dave Smith Goes Modular, with a $179 Curtis Filter Module

- August 29, 2014

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