Doctor Mix’s C64 synth finally ready for browser play
Gearnews notes that Doctor Mix, known for his work as a mix engineer and synth enthusiast on YouTube, has wrapped up development of his own C64‑style synthesizer. The finished instrument…
KHÔRA synth offers microtonal drone interface for Mac
Synthtopia notes that KHÔRA is a Mac‑only drone‑centric harmonic tool that uses an abstract, label‑free visual layout, where each control appears as a geometric object. A ring of stars represents…
Khôra synthesizer brings microtonal soundscapes to Mac with abstract interface
Synthtopia reports that the new Mac application Khôra functions as a drone‑based harmonic instrument, offering musicians a distinctive, abstract visual layout for sound design. The software departs from conventional synthesizer…
Five synths stand out for their unconventional sound generation
Gearnews reports that a handful of new synthesizers are pushing the boundaries of sound creation with unconventional technologies.The KORG Phase8, developed in KORG’s Berlin R&D lab, generates tones electromechanically by…
Roland tests V-STAGE accessibility materials with blind musician Jason Dasent
Roland Future Design Lab is using its V-STAGE keyboard as a test case for more accessible product instruction, with input from blind musician, producer and accessibility consultant Jason Dasent. The…
SynthEdit 1.6 beta adds mac support after nearly four decades
Developer Jeff McClintock announced the beta release of SynthEdit 1.6, which for the first time runs on macOS as well as Windows, according to a report from Synthtopia.The software is a visual…
Free software synth Altitude launches for Linux, Mac and Windows
Altitude, a new software synthesizer blending subtractive, sampling and FM synthesis engines, is now available as a free download for Linux, Mac and Windows operating systems. According to a report…
Akustika Nuremberg Adds Hybrid Piano Salon for 2027
Akustika Nuremberg will introduce a Hybrid Piano Salon at its 2027 trade fair, placing electronic, digital and hybrid keyboard instruments at the center of an expanded keyboard program. The international…
Korg launches NTS‑4 performance mixer for $249.99
Korg has introduced the NTS‑4 Performance Mixer, a compact unit that combines a two‑channel USB audio interface with a small‑format mixer, Synthtopia reports. The device offers two mono inputs, four…
Attack Magazine reviews Native Instruments’ SuperStarSaw synth
Attack Magazine’s recent evaluation of Native Instruments’ SuperStarSaw notes that the product’s name is unusually direct about its function, yet the instrument proves to be more versatile than the label…
Frap Tools makes Magnolia more attractive as an 8-voice Analog Thru-zero Fm Synthesizer with firmware version 1.10 enabled enhancements
Having effectively established itself as a high-end keyboard synthesizer manufacturing force to be reckoned with, working well beyond its roots as a manufacturer of Eurorack modules and accessories alongside professional audio compressors…
KORG USA Mobilizes Workforce for Long Island Cares Volunteer Initiative Supporting Regional Food Security Efforts
Korg USA Inc. expanded its ongoing community involvement last week through a dedicated employee volunteer day at Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank. The initiative directly supports…