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NAMM 2025: Rhodes Music to Showcase MIDI MK8 Piano, Custom Shop Line & Unveil New 61-Key Stage Piano

Jan 16, 2025 | synthtopia.com | Charlie Parker

At the 2025 NAMM Show, held at the Anaheim Convention Center in California from January 23 to January 25, Rhodes Music plans to showcase their MK8 Piano, launch a new Custom Shop Line, and introduce a new 61-Key Stage Piano. Since its revival as a UK-based company in 2021, Rhodes Music has reintroduced the legendary electro-mechanical piano, based on inventor Harold Rhodes’ original vision.
2025 NAMM Show: Korg Intros multi/poly native Synthesizer

Jan 16, 2025 | synthtopia.com | Charlie Parker

At the 2025 NAMM Show, scheduled for January 21–25 in Anaheim, California, Korg will debut multi/poly native, a fully-compatible software counterpart to their recently introduced hardware multi/poly synthesizer. multi/poly native is available in VST3, AAX, and standalone formats, on both macOS and Windows, as well as AU on macOS. You can exchange sounds between hardware and software, and access an increasing number of third-party libraries.
Korg mono/poly Module Debuting At 2025 NAMM Show

Jan 16, 2025 | synthtopia.com | Charlie Parker

Ahead of the 2025 NAMM Show, Korg has introduced the multi/poly module, a new version of the multi/poly that can be used as a desktop or rackmount synth. The Korg multi/poly, introduced in late 2024, is a new synth in Korg’s opsix/wavestate format that offers 60-voice polyphony, three types of oscillators, Kaoss Physics, Motion Sequencing 2.0 and more.
Chromaplane Synthesizer Hands-On Demo With Hainbach

Aug 10, 2024 | synthtopia.com | Ludwig van Beethoven

In his latest video, German synthesist Hainbach takes a look at the KOMA Elektronik Chromaplane, a unique new polyphonic electromagnetic instrument. The Chromaplane features a touchless interface, organic analog sounds, and an intuitive way of playing, made possible by invisible electromagnetic fields. “The Chromaplane by Duo Passepartout and Koma Elektronik is an oddity: it is an experimental analog synth that does not have a keyboard or MIDI, but instead it is played with telephone coil pickups.
Preparation 2 Physical Modeling Synthesizer Now Available

Aug 10, 2024 | synthtopia.com | Klaus Schulze

Physical Audio has released Preparation 2, a major update to their physical modeling synthesizer. Here’s what the developers have to say about it:“Preparation 2 creates a virtual world of augmented strings using our latest physical modelling techniques.
The Swarm, An 8-Voice Polyphonic Synth, Is Now Available Everywhere

Aug 8, 2024 | synthtopia.com | John Cage

Artium Instruments contacted us to let us know that their new synth, The Swarm, is now available ‘everywhere’. The initial production release of The Swarm was funded via a successful Kickstarter campaign. With the Kickstarter campaign now wrapped up and all rewards fulfilled, The Swarm can be purchased directly from the Artium Instruments website and through a range of third-party retailers, including eBay, Amazon, and Reverb.com.
Binaural Recording A Synthesizer To Create Realistic Spatial Effects

Aug 5, 2024 | synthtopia.com | Martin Luther

Synthesist Jonas Fasching shared this video, exploring the psychoacoustic possibilities of binaural recording of a synthesizer. Binaural recording uses a pair of microphones, positioned similarly to human ears, to capture what a person would hear in the same position. The video demonstrates how you can use binaural recording to capture real-world reverb and mix it with your synthesizers.
Gamechanger Audio Intros AUTO Effects Line

Aug 5, 2024 | synthtopia.com | Martin Luther

Gamechanger Audio today introduced a new line of three AUTO audio effects: AUTO Reverb, AUTO Chorus, and AUTO Delay. Here’s what they have to say about the line:“The AUTO Series pedals are a fusion of classic audio effects and groundbreaking parameter automation.
Is This Combo Better Than A Classic Roland Jupiter-8?

Aug 5, 2024 | synthtopia.com | Martin Luther

In his latest video, synthesist Starsky Carr takes a look at the combination of the Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter and the Retroaktiv Super Controller, which he describes as the ‘Superer Jupiter”. Can it really beat the classic Roland Jupiter-8, which now goes for $20,000+ used? Check out the video and share your thoughts in the comments!Video Summary:“The Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter is often labelled as an enhanced Jupiter 8 in a box – even Vintage Synth Explorer calls it something like that.
Behringer Slashes Synth Prices Up To 50%

Aug 4, 2024 | synthtopia.com | John Cage

Behringer has slashed prices on many of its synths and Eurorack modules, with prices cut as much as 50%. The price cuts include most of their ‘knockoff’ style modules and makes their pricing more aggressive than ever, including both keyboards like the Behringer MonoPoly; synth modules like the Behringer Solina String Ensemble; standalone synths like the Behringer Crave; and their Euro-format copies of classic Moog, ARP & Roland synth modules.