Inphonik has recently announced the free release of their PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit, which is a bitcrusher effect plug-in with a very distinctive legacy.
Steinberg has recently released a brand new expansion pack, called Fractals, for their Padshop 2 granular and spectral synthesizer. It is a tape loop set that was created using modified tapes and complemented by percussive as well as analog synthesizer sounds.
A lot of businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Moogseum which was closed for five months. The Moogseum, located in Asheville, NC, is not just a celebration of Bob Moog's historical legacy, but also a place that explores the art and science of sound synthesis.
Chances are that if you are a huge synth fan then you will already be familiar with the 2015 documentary, Bright Sparks. It was an ambitious project that focused on the work of Bob Moog, Don Buchla, and six other pioneers in the synth industry.
If you are a fan of the classic Memorymoog, then IK Multimedia has an offer that you might not want to refuse. They are giving away their Memory-V instrument, based on the classic 18-oscillator monster analog polysynth, free to their newsletter subscribers.
Although synthesizers do not need compression to sound great as is the case with vocals and acoustic instruments, this doesn't mean you shouldn't add some to your tracks.
For most synthesizer enthusiasts creating music is purely a hobby and a creative outlet. There are, of course, plenty of ways to share your music online for free, but earning income through music is typically thought of as something that is reserved for professionals.
Cherry Audio has already proven their chops when it comes to recreating classic synthesizers in a software form and for their latest softsynth, they turned their attention to the Moog Polymoog.
It's not often that we see "upgrades" available for vintage synthesizers, but that is exactly what Virtual Music recently announced.
Korg made waves (pardon the pun) in 1985 with the release of the DW-8000, which offered a combination of analog filters and digital wavetables. It was unlike anything else with analog oscillators at the time and went on to become a cult favorite among fans.
We've already heard mushrooms making music, but it would seem that the sky is literally the limit when it comes to synthesizers.
The SOMA Lyra-8 is a pretty nifty drone synthesizer that can be bought pre-built or as a DIY kit for those who want to assemble their own version.
A while back we featured an article on synthesizer kits for do-it-yourself enthusiasts who like to get their hands dirty. While this is a niche aspect of a hobby that is already intimidating to many people, it is also extremely rewarding.
Learning how to play the piano and playing a synthesizer are two very different things. However, this doesn't mean that there are no benefits to becoming better at the piano if you mostly work with synths.
Currently on Kickstarter and seeking a goal of $4,865 in funding is Synth Bird by the Swedish collaborative workspace called Rumtiden Idea Lab.
