A few new hardware and software synthesizers have recently been released, along with updates for ones already on the market. Here’s a roundup of some of the more notable ones.
Ashum Sound Machines (ASM) has recently announced the new 2.0 firmware as a free update for all Hydrasynth owners.
Anyone hankering for the classic sounds of the TR-606 should check out 606 Koncept Pro by Sample Science.
A few brands recently released new hardware and firmware updates for their synthesizers. Here’s a quick recap of what owners of these synths can gain by installing the updates.
Aqusmatiq Audio has released a new VST plugin called Dedalus Delay that they describe as “the ultimate real-time audio delay mangler.” Dedalus Delay features a network of delay lines that are granu
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