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In Expressive E’s Noisy 2.6 synth, expression everywhere, MIDI to MPE
Expression control is integral design feature of each component of Noisy, in each building block of the sound. And now Noisy 2.6 vastly expands the software’s sound palette — just in time to make this a worthy companion to Expressive E’s own Osmose and Osmose CE.
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Zebra 3 is here, a sprawling semi-modular plug-in that runs deep
What if an integrated plug-in instrument could rival even full-blown modulars? That’s the question posed by u-he’s Zebra 3, out now at long last for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It’s unlikely any other soft synth takes on just this much synthesis territory, or with this much depth. From spline-based morphing oscillators to physical modeling and […]
Peter Kirn - April 21, 2026
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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
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Full Moog Moogerfooger effects suite is now on iPad and iPhone – Filtatron redux!
Peter Kirn - August 14, 2023
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Sonic Bloom has a pack of presets for the new Ableton Live Drift synth
Peter Kirn - July 17, 2023
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Capulet, 4-engine drum synth plug-in, packs loads of details and personality
Peter Kirn - July 6, 2023
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Surge XT hybrid synth is now a free set of modules for VCV Rack
Peter Kirn - January 27, 2023
Modular-Analog Music tech Software Tech
