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Pigments 6: modal engine, vocoder, more expand this synth playground
Pigments 6 is available now. With a new synth engine, a vocoder, and expanded filters, modulation, and granular capabilities, Arturia’s sound design playset is deeper than ever. But it’s never overwhelming, and this release is the most refined yet. Here’s a review.
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Bitwig enters crowded audio interface space with controller, CV twists
Bitwig is boldly going where other DAW vendors have gone before – making its own audio interface. And there’s control surface integration. But for Eurorack and analog gear lovers, there’s something you don’t normally find: pre-calibrated CV with convenient dedicated minijack connections. (Also: Linux support!)
Peter Kirn - January 24, 2025
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Novation Bass Station gets a GForce software model and it’s perfect
Nothing punches like the Novation Bass Station, the UK company’s 1993 analog original. GForce Software makes a pretty good argument for making this a plug-in: emulate all the powerful sound of the synth and its filter, but add awesome modulation, effects, and sequencer/arp, unison mode, up to 16-voice polyphony, and make it mega-affordable (or free with a keyboard controller).
Peter Kirn - January 21, 2025
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ALM’s new MCO mk2 packs a studio of classic digital synths into 6HP, VCV
Peter Kirn - December 3, 2024
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Burn it all down with Obliterate, new free plug-in from Newfangled Audio
Peter Kirn - November 29, 2024
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Imaginando TV3 acid synth and bassline generator, free through Dec 1
Peter Kirn - November 25, 2024
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Sumu arrives, with unique semi-modular take on spectral sound design
Peter Kirn - November 22, 2024
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