Modor DR-2, Belgian beast of a drum machine, now does basslines, too

Modor’s DR-2 is a monster truck of digital drum machines. Apart from being massive physically, it’s got brutal sounds — aggressive filters, pounding kicks — and its developer keeps packing in more. The latest update now adds bass models to the many features lurking behind this panel.

Ableton Operator FM synth at 20: 100 free presets; tons of history, tutorials

Ableton Operator, the FM instrument designed by Robert Henke, is celebrating 20 years since its (internal) debut. Want to celebrate? How about a ton of FM synthesis and Operator history, 100 free presets from Robert Henke and Christian Kleine, and more links? And now is a great time to celebrate those years – or even try Operator sound design for the first time.

Peter Kirn - September 11, 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

Intellijel’s new Atlantix is a dual-oscillator voice in 42HP with all the extras

Peter Kirn - June 21, 2024

Digital synthesis, reenvisioned: Madrona Labs’ Sumu hands-on

David Abravanel - May 25, 2024

Super Synthesis is taking their excellent Eurorack modules open-source

Peter Kirn - April 12, 2024

1Uesday: BBCV FM Radio module, 29€ infrared KMNDR, more

Peter Kirn - March 19, 2024

Noise Engineering Legio grows again; Sinc Legio is Bride of Sinc Iter

Peter Kirn - March 1, 2024

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

Peter Kirn - February 19, 2024

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