A small but definitely a cult German company Waldorf has announced its new flagship instrument at Musikmesse 2017 – Waldorf Quantum. It's an 8-voice hybrid synthesizer which takes after the legendary Wave – Quantum sports its best features: digital oscillators and analog filters thanks to which we get this matchless sound. It’s truly irreplaceable and full of rare features such as granular synthesis and resonators in addition to oscillators.
Roland founder, creator of legendary electronic musical instruments Ikutaro Kakehashi passed away
MatrixBrute Firmware Update 1.1 has been announced by Arturia. The new update for its flagship analog synthesizer adds a matrix-arpeggiator, real-time recording ability, preset knob position indication, features ensuring the compatibility with KORG instruments and some other options.
Korg Kronos is one of the most stunning and solid workstations ever – the limited edition has recently got an amazing gold housing. MusikMesse 2017 will also surprise us with another treat from the Japanese company – those who use Kronos during live performances will be really grateful. Soon they’ll be able to purchase Kronos LS version which sports a lighter keyboard and a new color – nice as always.
most remarkable airliner of the 1970s and the analog synthesizer 45 years later appeared to have something in common – a French engineering genius and the intention to create the best thing ever. Here we recollected some views and opinions on the most prominent analog monophonic contemporary synthesizer shared with us by famous engineers, musicians and journalists from all over the world.
