There have been plenty of new releases this year to tempt synth enthusiasts to part with their cash, and as the year draws to a close, this trend looks set to continue.
Kickstarter is a great place to find interesting new hardware, and there are plenty of projects that might be of interest to synthesizer enthusiasts.
Humble has released the Ultimate Sound and Groove Workstation Bundle from IK Multimedia to help musicians take their music creation to the next level.
Whether you prefer software synthesizers or hardware, plenty of new releases cater to your taste. Here are just a few of the highlights that are worth checking out.
Not a week goes by without some interesting releases in the world of music and synthesizers. Here are just a few of the ones for fans of hardware, software, and other things related to synths.
Waldorf released Microwave, a virtual instrument based on the company's first hardware instrument 35 years ago. Thanks to its vibrant and distinctive sound, Microwave was a hit in the nineties.
Hivetune has released Relica, a powerful and easy-to-use retro synthesizer for free.
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