Waldorf returns to its roots. As a fusion and continuation of MicroWave and MicroWave II / XT, the new Waldorf “M” offers classic wavetable synthesis in desktop format. With 8… Read More
Waldorf M – the ultimate MicroWave Synthesizer?
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Impressions of the Oberheim Matrix-12
The Oberheim Matrix-12: One of the “Great Synthesizers” of all time – an impressive instrument to this day. Impressive in its (comprehensive) sound architecture, impressive in its (comprehensive) size. An… Read More
Arturia MatrixBrute Noir Edition (speak: nwaːR edisjɔ̃)
The latest MatrixBrute version is the so-called Noir Edition. It has a new paint job, new knob caps and some black ionized parts. And that’s it. The synthesizer itself –… Read More
Novation Circuit Rhythm – a perfect performance tool?
Circuit Rhythm is a versatile sampler for making and performing beats. Record samples directly to the hardware, then slice, sculpt and resample your sounds effortlessly. Capture your groove quantised or… Read More
Rare EMS SYNTHI Sequencer 256 (pre-owned by Jürgen Karg)
The EMS SYNTHI Sequencer 256: beautiful design, very rare. Only two dozen of them were supposedly built. One unit now appeared on Reverb.com (auction by the Belgian vintage shop Ocsidance).… Read More
Doepfer A-174-4 3D Joystick – a versatile controller module
This is a big and powerful controller, in the truest sense of the word. The 3D joystick from Doepfer was made for the A-100 system, but certainly fits in all… Read More
Vintage Keyboards & Used Gear …
Various instruments for sale: OSCar Synthesiser, EMS Logik, Sequential Pro-One, Teisco SX-400, Yamaha SK-20 “Symphonic Ensemble”, Korg EX-8000 and other studio gear … 09/2021. Modifications and errors reserved. OSCar Synthesiser… Read More
Roland JD-800 Model Expansion for ZENOLOGY / Jupiter-X
Roland goes its own way. Which is currently the ZENOLOGY way. Ah yes, Zen: A school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China during the Tang dynasty. It emphasizes rigorous… Read More
Baloran THE POOL – the monster-rack-synth from France
First, this instrument was to be called THE MACHIN. Now it became Baloran THE POOL. Which fits thematically nicely to its forerunner, THE RIVER. Above all, Laurent Lecatelier – head… Read More
Axel Hartmann website shows milestones in synth history
Today, Axel Hartmann would be called an influencer. Someone who has had a massive and lasting impact on the synthesizer world (and still does so). And although his name is… Read More