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Soliste: Are Sampled Strings Dead? - Sounds and Presets

2 days ago | gearnews.com | Rob Puricelli

25 Jun by Rob Puricelli | Approximate reading time: 6 Minutes Soliste by Expressive E · Source: Expressive E Previous Next ADVERTISEMENT The dominance of sampling has seen physical models of acoustic instruments struggle to compete, but does Expressive E’s Soliste signal a turning tide?
Halogen FM from GForce Software - FM Made Easy?

4 days ago | gearnews.com | Rob Puricelli

24 Jun by Rob Puricelli | 5,0 / 5,0 | Approximate reading time: 4 Minutes GForce Software Halogen FM · Source: GForce Software GForce Software Halogen FM · Source: GForce Software GForce Software Halogen FM · Source: GForce Software Previous Next ADVERTISEMENT Halogen FM is GForce’s first completely original instrument, and they’re boldly taking on one of the more complicated synthesis methods in a bid to make it easy for everyone! ADVERTISEMENT Anyone who knows me knows that I do love a bit...
Harald Bode: The Genius Engineer Who Inspired Bob Moog and Tom Oberheim

1 week ago | gearnews.com | Adam Douglas

20 Jun by Adam Douglas | Approximate reading time: 5 Minutes Harald Bode · Source: Behringer / Synth-Werk Previous Next ADVERTISEMENT Harald Bode had a massive influence on early synthesizers and effects. Find out who he was, how he inspired Bob Moog, and how you can get his sounds in your productions.
The Linn LM-1 Legacy Refuses to Die! - Synth Journal

1 week ago | gearnews.com | Rob Puricelli

19 Jun by Rob Puricelli | Approximate reading time: 5 Minutes Luma Mu · Source: Deftaudio Previous Next ADVERTISEMENT In this week’s Synth Journal, we look at the continuing legacy of Roger Linn’s drum machines and check out Satie on an ARP 2500 clone! ADVERTISEMENT Synth Journal Deftaudio Luma µ (Luma-mu) – Linn Channel for Eurorack Levine’s Machines Drum Machine – Steve Levine’s Linn LM-1 Sound Erik Satie’s Gymnopédie on Classic Analog Gear Droid Resonator That’s All Folks! Deftaudio Luma µ...
The Best Rotary Mixers And Boutique Mixing Consoles For DJs

1 week ago | gearnews.com | Adam Douglas

19 Jun by Adam Douglas | 4,6 / 5,0 | Approximate reading time: 6 Minutes Best Rotary Mixers for DJs · Source: Varia Instruments Previous Next ADVERTISEMENT Don’t call it a comeback as rotary mixers have been here for years. Elegant, classy and often with an audiophile flair, rotary mixers offer a different DJ experience than one with a fader. Thinking about making the switch to knobs or looking to upgrade for better sound?
Sounds and Presets

1 week ago | gearnews.com | Rob Puricelli

18 Jun by Rob Puricelli | Approximate reading time: 6 Minutes · Source: Arturia Previous Next ADVERTISEMENT The pentamerous Sequential and Oberheim synths of recent years, Take & Teo, get some tasty treats, as do some of Arturia’s ‘Mini’ synths. ADVERTISEMENT Sounds and PresetsLabyrinth Vol.1 for Oberheim TEO-5 by Scott McAuley SoundsExploration Vol.2 for Sequential Take 5 by Cool WavSurfaces for Arturia MiniFreak by A.
Moog Messenger Review

1 week ago | gearnews.com | Lasse Eilers

18 Jun by Lasse Eilers | Approximate reading time: 9 Minutes | Our Rating: 4,5 / 5,0 Moog Messenger · Source: Moog Music Previous Next ADVERTISEMENT The Moog Messenger is supposed to mark the beginning of a new era for the legendary manufacturer and deliver authentic Moog sound at a significantly lower price than before. In our review, we take a closer look at the Messenger to find out if Moog is on the right track.
Sonicware LIVEN Evoke - Acoustronic Synthesizer

1 week ago | gearnews.com | Rob Puricelli

18 Jun by Rob Puricelli | Approximate reading time: 3 Minutes Sonicware LIVEN Evoke · Source: Sonicware Previous Next ADVERTISEMENT Sonicware returns with a new addition to their ever-popular LIVEN range. The LIVEN Evoke continues in the same vein as Ambient Ø, focusing on acoustic sounds. ADVERTISEMENT Sonicware have been a bit quiet of late. I mean, we can’t begrudge them a little downtime after a very busy 2024.
Cherry Audio ODC 2800 - Happy Centenary, Alan R Pearlman!

1 week ago | gearnews.com | Rob Puricelli

17 Jun by Rob Puricelli | Approximate reading time: 3 Minutes Cherry Audio ODC 2800 · Source: Cherry Audio Previous Next ADVERTISEMENT What better way to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Alan R Pearlman than to recreate and expand upon his ARP Odyssey with Cherry Audio’s ODC 2800.
Torso Electronics S-4 Sculpting Sampler OS 2.0 Adds Global Macros, Envelope Follower, More

1 week ago | gearnews.com | Adam Douglas

17 Jun by Adam Douglas | 4,3 / 5,0 | Approximate reading time: 5 Minutes Torso Electronics S-4 OS 2.0 · Source: Torso Electronics Torso Electronics S-4 · Source: Torso Electronics S-4 Torso Electronics S-4 · Source: Torso Electronics Torso Electronics S-4 · Source: Torso Electronics S-4 Torso Electronics S-4 · Source: Torso Electronics Previous Next ADVERTISEMENT [17 June 2025] OS 2.0 fulfills the original vision for Torso Electronics S-4, bringing enhancements like global macros and...