Polyend Medusa 4.0 and FM mode takes hybrid synth out with a bang

As Polyend’s epic hit Tracker gains momentum, their gorgeous Medusa synth continues to mature – even as it reaches the end of its production life. A new FM engine, more playable options, and LFO sync make this a complete refresh – and a tastier companion to Tracker (or whatever your rig includes).

The OP-Z now samples, too, in Teenage Engineering software update

The OP-Z is the aggressively minimalist, love it-or-hate-it compact synth. But now an update makes it make way more sense – with sampling available, this pint sized synth turns into the instrument it was meant to be.

Peter Kirn - July 1, 2019

Novation’s Bass Station II just got an Aphex Twin mode, crazy features

The Aphex Twin-ification of synths continues – and who’s complaining? Novation’s Bass Station II gets some mind-warping mental sound features, including key-by-key madness from Richard James.

Peter Kirn - April 16, 2019

Novation Circuit crams still more features: 1.8 update

Peter Kirn - March 8, 2019

Explore sonic inspiration, via this artist’s approach to Novation’s Peak 1.2

Peter Kirn - December 24, 2018

Roland’s little VT-4 vocal wonder box just got new reverbs

Peter Kirn - November 30, 2018

Free Cakewalk DAW for Windows gets big updates, more stretchy audio

Peter Kirn - October 26, 2018

Hands-on: Roland’s #808day upgrade for the TR-8S is a blast to play

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2018

No new products, but Roland celebrates #808day with free gear updates

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2018

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