Now the time has come! KORG dares to relaunch one of the biggest polyphonic analog synthesizers ever. The PS-3300 FS is a replica of the original synth from 1977, this… Read More
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Analogue Solutions MAXIMUS AS300 “true” POLYSYNTH
Admittedly, we admire Tom Carpenter. At what seems like monthly intervals, he delights the fan community with outstanding new devices. As a vintage connoisseur, he can draw on a wealth… Read More
Swiss Synthesizer Meeting 2023 (Gran Rex / Locarno)
A grandiose synthesiser meeting took place in Autumn 2023. Location: Locarno, southern Switzerland, directly on Lake Maggiore and close to Italy. Strictly speaking, the Synthesiser Meeting Switzerland (STS) already has… Read More
OB-X8: BEST Oberheim ever? (Part 2)
Text: Matt Vrazo, Music: Stephane Garganigo (Barb) Quick summary of Part 1: The OB-X8 sounds like a vintage Oberheim. And it’s got all the filters (multimode SEM and CEM 3320).… Read More
Roland GAIA 2 – dynamic sounds and solid hardware
The GAIA 2 hit us unprepared. Recent Roland synthesizers were boringly stuck to their never-ending Jupiter and Juno heritage, the New Sound Engine hymns of praise made us rather smile… Read More
OB-X8: BEST Oberheim ever? (Part 1)
Text: Matt Vrazo, Music: Stephane Garganigo (Barb) I’m a big Oberheim fan! At some point I’ve owned everything put out by the original incarnation of that brand (or at least… Read More
Crumar SPIRIT Reissue (Soundfiles & SoundSheet)
It’s been 40 years since a latecomer entered the stage of the mono synthesizer world. Of course 1983 was not the very best year to launch a “monophonic analog”! And… Read More
SUPERBOOTH23 – Synth Expo Berlin (Part 2)
SUPERBOOTH23. After Part 1 of the tour we now continue with the colorful variety of the exhibition. From initially inexplicable performance parts to the beautifully designed Eurorack modules by Befaco… Read More
SUPERBOOTH23 – Synth Expo Berlin (Part 1)
SUPERBOOTH23. Good weather, cozy atmosphere, old acquaintances and pleasant news! The lineup of exhibitors and instruments is enormous. On the one hand, Eurorack modules / systems dominated the action at… Read More
Waldorf Pulse 2 (2013 – 2023): time to say goodbye …
After 10 years of production, the time has come: The Waldorf Pulse 2 is discontinued. Launched as a reissue of the legendary Pulse from 1995, the handy desktop synth enjoyed… Read More