Synthesizers/Racks/Modules news

Haken Audio announced that Version 4.07 firmware is now available for download for Continuum Fingerboards with built-in sounds.

Alesis apparently have discontinued the A6 Andromeda and Ion synths.

Access Music invites musicians to enter their Vuvuzela Song Contest: write a song featuring either the Virus Vuvuzela patch or alternatively the Virus Vuvuzela samples.

Anamono is a monophonic analogue feedback synthesizer with built-in programable and controlable granular effects processor, 2 analogue filters, an analogue output stage with VCA and overdrive, a g-RA…

Roland U.S. announced that the GAIA SH-01 is now shipping.

Roland announced that the Lucina AX-09 is now shipping.

Available now are two new demos of the tape EQ and the distinct and raw sound of the OP-1.

Access just announced a Limited Edition of their Virus TI - The Virus TI Keyboard is the second part of the Virus TI WhiteOut limited edition.

New OS and Sounds from Nord Keyboards have been announced.

Vermona just announced two new synths, due for release in August/September this year.

Dave Smith has started delivery of the new Mopho Keys, starting only within the US.

Moog Music says the Taurus sounds are amongst the "fattest" you've ever heard.

Sinevibes has announced the availability of new sound expansions for Kontakt.

Elektron has today released new updated Operating Systems for their Machinedrum and Monomachine instruments.

The triple-stacked engine of this synthesizer features a "fun, friendly and inviting" designed to attract first-timers, according to Roland.

The Lucina AX-09 Synthesizer is described as a compact, lightweight synth loaded with sounds, selectable with the onboard Category buttons.

Powered by two alkaline AAA batteries, the compact Monotron can be held in one hand.

The Accelerator is a polyphonic Synthesizer with eight subtractive voices each consisting of three oscillators, two multimode filters, 6 envelope generators, three voice LFOs and one section LFO.

Korg has announced the microSTATION, described as a Micro Synthesizer with Sequencer.

Korg says the PS60 (designed for the gigging -or soon to be gigging-) "delivers premium sounds and professional effects in an easy-to-use performance package".

Because Origin Keyboard is about to be released, Arturia have decided to offer their customers a 2-month price drop for Origin Desktop.

NANOZWERG is described as "a full-featured monophonic analogue synthesizer," with VCO, an additional sub-oscillator and a 12dB-slope-multimodefilter to offer multiple bass- and lead-sounds.

Access Music released theversion 4 of the Virus TI operating system.

Version 3.5 for the Minimoog Voyager Analog synthesizer adds a number of new features, including quick save, category browse, and legato glide.