KORG multi/poly native is as satisfying as a desktop plug-in as it in hardware

KORG’s analog-modeling, layered multi-poly was already compelling as hardware. Now, it’s available as a software plug-in, either as a companion to the keyboard version or as a rich plug-in in its own right. I’ve been working with a late build; here are some impressions.

Waverazor, MOK’s insane wave-slicing synth, just got a huge free update

Waverazor, the utterly, wonderfully mad wave-slicing synthesizer people too often overlook, just got a massive update with a bunch of new features. (Ring Delay!) It’s free for new users, or there’s an intro deal if you’re intrigued. Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Peter Kirn - February 17, 2025

Minimal Audio Wave Shifter hands-on: warped frequency modulator effect

Minimal Audio’s tasty Wave Shifter was one of the best upgrades in their Current 2.0 synth. The various stereo shifter/FM/AM/ring modulation tools make a lot of sense as a standalone effect plug-in, too – and now that’s just what we get. Here’s a look.

Peter Kirn - February 12, 2025

Current 2.0 evolved into one of last year’s most compelling synths

Peter Kirn - January 3, 2025

Rhizomatic Synestia, an otherworldly effect from Absynth, Plasmonic creator

Peter Kirn - December 13, 2024

Close-up, angled view of Envy Machine, showing jacks, push-button selectors, LED indicators for modes, and tall, sleek encoders.

Envy Machine, 4 channels of envelopes, LFOs, randomness, knob recording

Peter Kirn - December 5, 2024

Black Noise modules faithfully recreated on VCV Rack – for free

Peter Kirn - October 22, 2024

Don’t just crossfade, scan: Vostok and DivKid Trace for Eurorack

Peter Kirn - August 22, 2024

Minimal Audio’s Ripple Phaser: taking the phaser into the deep

Peter Kirn - July 30, 2024

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