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GRP A4 review … coming soon!

The new GRP A4 synthesizer

The new GRP A4 synthesizer

The GRP A4 MIDI-CV/Gate analog synthesizer has landed. This instrument has an incredible musical potential, surpassing many of the high expectations we had. Distortion possibility on both VCFs, a “dynamically controllable” LFO 1, two loop envelopes, a sophisticated step sequencer and additional CV-connections are among the details we discuss in our review. Extensive sound examples complete the report.

3 VCOs, 2 sub-oscillators, ringmod and 2 VCFs ...

3 VCOs, 2 sub-oscillators, ringmod and 2 VCFs ...

There are some great improvements in the patchfield area.

There are some great improvements in the patchfield area.

Two flexible VCFs: 6/12/18/24 dB LPF and HP/BP/LP/notch multimode ...

Two flexible VCFs: 6/12/18/24 dB LPF and HP/BP/LP/notch multimode ...

Coming soon …

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Musikmesse Frankfurt 2012 – CASIO Performance-Synthesizer XW-P1

CASIO Performance-Synthesizer XW-P1

Ralph Maten playing the new CASIO Performance-Synthesizer XW-P1

Introduced at NAMM now shown in Frankfurt:

Two synthesizers, two scenes

The new XW series will be launched at the end of March with the Performance-Synthesizer XW-P1 and in April with the Groove-Synthesizer XW-G1. In concept, the two synthesizers are meant for different scenes and are thus packed full with special features for the corresponding target group. The Groove-Synthesizer XW-G1 is aimed at young and creative musicians who produce their own tracks and want to present their sound in the clubs. In one compact single device, the XW-G1 offers everything that the creators of modern electro sounds and digital DJs need, such as, amongst other things, a sample-looper for creating “on the fly” layers and overdubs. The Performance-Synthesizer XW-P1wants to be on stage – as band leader, rhythm producer, sound giant. Six oscillators are responsible for the solo synthesizer’s professional sounds alone – each of them with excellent and almost limitless modulation possibilities. The legendary CASIO sound from the 80’s – for example from the CZ Series – is of course included.

  • Performance-Synthesizer XW-P1: 549,- € UVP
  • Groove-Synthesizer XW-G1: 599,- € UVP

Good sound, very competitively priced, no doubt – CASIO is back!

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GRP A4 Synthesizer – First Official Videos

It’s exciting when a brandnew (and cool!) analog synthesizer sees the light of day. The GRP A4 prototype was completed last week! Enrico Cosimi – keyboarder and writer for “Audio Central Magazine” – has created four GRP A4 videos. He explains the instrument, step by step. Enrico’s summary: The A4 sounds even (slightly) better than the wonderful A8. It’s more versatile, it’s the “Wild Analog” …!

Now … sit down, have some coffee … and enjoy the A4!

GRP A4 - Video 1

GRP A4 - Video 1

GRP A4 – Video 1: The Basics – Filter – Loop EG – etc.

GRP A4 - Video 2

GRP A4 - Video 2

GRP A4 – Video 2: More Details – Step-Sequencer – Auto-Pan – etc.

GRP A4 - Video 3

GRP A4 - Video 3

GRP A4 – Video 3: Exklusive Features – Ext. Audio In – Sample&Hold

GRP A4 - Video 4

GRP A4 - Video 4

GRP A4 – Video 4: The Wild Analog – A4 LIVE

Further information: www.grpsynthesizer.it