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CRUM HUM, new generative synth focused on soundscapes
More than just a 3-voice synth, CRUM HUM is a generative instrument with touch controls and knobs for dialing in aleatoric chords and melodies. It’s the latest boutique creation from Nyström, maker of the Crum Drum.
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Polyend Synth is a $499 polysynth with grid and a ton of synth engines
If what you crave is not so much a groovebox/sequencer as a synthesizer, behold the latest from Polyend. Simply dubbed Synth, it’s a 499 $/€ instrument packed with playable synth engines. And you could see it as the first dedicated synth instrument from the company since their original flagship Medusa.
Peter Kirn - November 12, 2024
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Elektron’s new shiny: Digitone II hardware sequel, Syntakt 1.3 firmware
Elektron is here with (maybe) a reason to sell old Elektron gear and buy something new with Digitone II. That news comes right on the heels of a big 1.3 firmware update, if you’d rather make existing gear better.
Peter Kirn - October 23, 2024
Gear Music tech Tech
Modor DR-2, Belgian beast of a drum machine, now does basslines, too
Peter Kirn - October 14, 2024
Gear Music tech Tech
Ableton Operator FM synth at 20: 100 free presets; tons of history, tutorials
Peter Kirn - September 11, 2024
Music tech Software Tech
Polyend Tracker Mini 2.0: synth engines, PERC drum synth, more of everything
Peter Kirn - July 1, 2024
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Intellijel’s new Atlantix is a dual-oscillator voice in 42HP with all the extras
Peter Kirn - June 21, 2024
Modular-Analog Music tech Tech
Digital synthesis, reenvisioned: Madrona Labs’ Sumu hands-on
David Abravanel - May 25, 2024
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Super Synthesis is taking their excellent Eurorack modules open-source
Peter Kirn - April 12, 2024
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