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technology25 days ago•8 min saved

Orchid: retro-styled chord organ built for quick songwriting

The Verge tests Telepathic Instruments Orchid, a $649 digital chord organ designed with Kevin Parker that blends vintage organ vibes with VA/FM/reed-synth engines, built-in drums, a looper, and a $99 Pistil patch designer; it's easy to use and songwriter-friendly, but limited by a small keyboard, basic on-board sound tweaks, and the need for extra software for custom patches, making it a charming but pricey tool rather than a tinkering synth.

via The Verge|

#chord-organ #pistil #retro-gear

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Nopia nears market as a £550 harmony-driven groovebox

The Nopia synth from Martin Grieco and Rocío Gal is almost ready to ship, with a launch planned in a couple of months at about £550. It merges multiple modules—keys, bass, arp, and pad—into a single performance engine, featuring a Chord Builder, Tonal Selector, and Extensions Dial to shape chords, plus a strum plate and pitch bends, along with virtual analog and sample engines, effects, and per-module MIDI for external control.

via The Verge|

#groovebox #harmonic-engine #modular-synthesis

technology6 months ago•21 min saved

Korg Phase8 rethinks synthesis with eight-voice acoustic resonators

At NAMM 2026, Korg unveils Phase8, an eight-voice acoustic-synthesis instrument that pairs touchable steel resonators with electronic control, featuring swappable resonators, an Air slider to modulate acoustic response, per-resonator envelopes and velocity, a polymetric step sequencer with eight memory slots, and MIDI/USB/CV connectivity; priced at $1149 and shipping now.

via MusicRadar|

#acoustic-synthesis #korg #namm-2026

technology7 months ago•3 min saved

Nopia: The Harmony-Focused Synth That Simplifies Music Theory

Nopia MK1, a visually appealing and harmony-focused synthesizer and MIDI generator, has been unveiled after two years of development, offering an accessible way to create and understand tonal harmony without needing prior music theory knowledge, with features like a chord builder, internal sound engine, and MIDI outputs.

via MusicRadar|

#harmony-generator #music-theory #musical-instrument

technology8 months ago•2 min saved

KV331 Audio Offers Free SynthMaster One Until January 4

KV331 Audio is offering its SynthMaster One plugin for free until January 4, a versatile wavetable synthesizer with multiple oscillators, filters, effects, and modulation options, suitable for various music production needs.

via MusicRadar|

#free-plugin #kv331-audio #music-production

technology10 months ago•1 min saved

Roland Unveils the TR-1000: A New Era in Analog and Digital Drum Machines

Roland has released its first analog drum machine in over 40 years, the TR-1000 Rhythm Generator, which recreates 16 classic analog circuits from the TR-808 and TR-909, combining authentic sounds with modern features, at a high price of $2,699.99, targeting professional studios rather than casual users.

via The Verge|

#analog-drum-machine #music-production #roland

technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Behringer Launches $99 JT Mini Synthesizer Inspired by Roland Jupiter

Behringer has launched the JT Mini, a $99 analog synthesizer inspired by the Roland Jupiter-8, now available for pre-order. The JT Mini features a paraphonic design with three VCOs, a multimode filter, and a motion sequencer, offering a compact and affordable option for music producers. It supports full MIDI control and is powered via USB-C, making it a competitive alternative to the Korg Volca series.

via Synth Anatomy|

#analog #behringer #music-production

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Teenage Engineering Unveils the OP-XY: A Premium Groovebox Hybrid

Teenage Engineering has launched the OP-XY, a portable synthesizer and sequencer priced at $2,299, offering a significant upgrade over the OP-Z with features like a built-in OLED display, eight synth engines, and a six-axis accelerometer. The OP-XY supports various inputs and outputs, including USB-C and MIDI, and can operate wirelessly with a 16-hour battery life. This release continues Teenage Engineering's trend towards premium audio gear, following other high-end products like the TP-7 Field Recorder and the OP-1 Field.

via The Verge|

#musicgear #op-xy #op-z

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Teenage Engineering Unveils the OP-XY: A Premium Groovebox Hybrid

Teenage Engineering has unveiled the OP-XY, a new groovebox in their Field series, building on the OP-Z's sequencing capabilities. The OP-XY features a dual CPU system, 8GB storage, and 512 MB RAM, supporting a 16-track sequencer with 24 voices of polyphony and multiple synth engines. It offers advanced step sequencing, live sampling, and a range of effects, all housed in a sleek black aluminum design. The device includes versatile connectivity options and a rechargeable battery, priced at $2299.

via Synth Anatomy|

#groovebox #music-production #op-xy

music-technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Arturia AstroLab: The Ultimate Standalone Stage Keyboard Synth"

Arturia AstroLab is a new stage keyboard synthesizer that integrates hardware and software, turning the Analog Lab software into a standalone instrument. With 61 semi-weighted keys, it offers bi-timbral capabilities and over 10,000 sounds from V Collection and Pigments. The hardware features a modern user interface with a multi-tool display, color-coded knobs, and versatile connectivity options, including USB-C, WiFi, and an Android/iOS app. Priced at $1599/1599€, it targets live musicians seeking ready-to-use sounds and offers potential for future growth.

via Synth Anatomy|

#analog-lab #arturia #astrolab

music-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Korg Unveils Full-Scale Reissue of Legendary PS-3300 FS Synthesizer for NAMM 2024"

Korg is set to unveil the PS-3300 FS, a full-scale reissue of the ultra-rare polyphonic analog synthesizer originally designed in 1977, at NAMM 2024. The new version will feature 49 keys and 49 voices, offering 147 synth voices, and will include modern additions such as patch memory and a dedicated librarian app. The prototype will be showcased at NAMM 2024, with availability and pricing details yet to be announced.

via Synth Anatomy|

#analog #korg #music-technology

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Korg Unveils Opsix Mk II Synth with Enhanced FM Sound Engine and Expanded Voice Capacity"

Korg has announced the Opsix mk II synthesizer, a refresh of its popular Opsix FM synthesizer, featuring a boost in polyphony to 64 voices, new sound components, analog-style filters, and a programmable step sequencer. The synthesizer is fully compatible with the original Opsix and integrates with Korg's dedicated software suite, offering full access to numerous sound libraries. Priced at $700, the Opsix mk II will be available in March, alongside other new products teased by Korg at NAMM 2024.

via Engadget|

#fm-sound-engine #korg #namm-2024

music-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Yamaha's SEQTRAK: A Potential Challenger to Teenage Engineering's OP-1"

Yamaha unveils the SEQTRAK, a sleek and portable groovebox featuring a drum machine, synthesizer, sampler, and sequencer, with DNA from its DX and AMW2-powered instruments. Priced at $599, it offers four sound-generating sections, including a sample-based drum machine, synthesizer sections, and a sampler, along with an effects section and a step sequencer with up to 128 steps. The device also features connectivity options such as Bluetooth MIDI, Wi-Fi, MIDI in/out, USB-C, aux-in, and headphone out, making it a compelling option for music creators.

via gearnews.com|

#groovebox #music-technology #namm-2024

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Introducing the Tiny Yet Terrible USB-C Synthesizer"

Tim Alex Jacobs has created what he calls the "smallest and worst" USB MIDI synthesizer using the CH32V003, a 32-bit RISC-V microcontroller. Despite no competition for the title, Jacobs proudly showcases his creation, highlighting the affordability and uniqueness of the device.

via Boing Boing|

#microcontroller #midi #risc-v

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Miniaturized Synth Maintains Its Quirky Charm"

[mitxela] has built an even smaller and less useful synthesizer called the "Silly Synth," which fits all the components on a PCB smaller than a tiny piezo speaker. The synth runs on a CH32V003 microcontroller and features a USB-C plug. The crowded design showcases impressive routing, and the panelized design allows for mass production. [mitxela] continues to push the boundaries of miniaturization in synthesizer design.

via Hackaday|

#microcontroller #miniaturization #pcb