Sequental’s latest in the 6 line is the Trigon 6. A 6 voice synth featuring 3 analog oscillators, the third can double as an LFO. The synth has an analog low pass filter featuring either drive or feedback. The Polymod section modulated by either the filter envelope or the third oscillator, can modulate the oscillator frequencies, PWM, the filter and the feedback level. Like the Prophet 6 and the OB 6, the T6 has a robust dual effects section, 64 step sequencer, an arpeggiator and vintage knob for adding vintage analog randomness. The 49 keys are both velocity and aftertouch sensitive. The Trig ..read more

Small upstart Groove Synthesis has introduced a truly stunning wavetable synthesizer, the 3rd Wave.Based on the original PPG Wave design by Wolfgang Palm, the 3rd Wave expands the concept into some exciting new territory. Featuring 24 voices with 3 independent wavetables per voice, a Dave Rossum designed low-pass analog filter, a variable state digital filter, 4 envelopes, 4 LFOs, 2 simultaneous effects, pattern and song based sequencer, as well as an arpeggiator. It contains 32 original 64 step PPG wavetables, 48 custom wavetables as well as as user creatable wavetables. Holy crap, this thing ..read more

Tom Sitting with his awesome new OB-X8 polysynth. Leaked specs and pictures of the first new polysynth from Tom Oberheim’s revitalized Oberheim will be the OB-X8. Not just a reissue or a clone, but an OB for the 21st Century. With a projected June street date and an MSRP of $5000, start counting your pennies and get in line behind us. Synth Specs: 8-voice, pure-analog polyphony with sine, saw, square, triangle, and noise Two discrete SEM/OB-X-lineage VCOs per voice deliver classic punchy Oberheim tone Discrete SEM-lineage VCFs deliver authentic OB-X-style tone and presence Genuine Curtis fil ..read more

The Modwave is a wavetable synth featuring “over 200 wavetables, each containing up to 64. The 30+ Modifiers to change their basic character, and the 13 Morph Types to process them in real-time. Create new hybrids from any two wavetables using the unique, realtime A/B Blend.” These wavetables pass through the same digital filters from the Wavestate and Opsix. The exciting new Kaoss Physics modulation adds unique and relate controlled modulation in conjustiion with the Wavestate’s Motion Sequencing 2.0. For more information visit Korg’s Modwave page ..read more

According to Korg “The drumlogue is a hybrid analog/digital groovebox that is currently under development” A combination of powerful raw analog parts and flexible digital voices for a wide sound spectrum Intuitive hands-on control for quick editing as well as a dedicated librarian for easy patch and sequence management Supports KORG ‘logue SDK Multi-Engine plugin oscillators ..read more

Korg have heard our pleas for a 61 key Wavestate with aftertouch, and have responded in kind… The Wavestate SE is the keyboard synthesists and Wavestation lovers have been clamoring for. According to the Korg website it features 61-keys now with aftertouch New internal programs added, all sound programs optimized for aftertouch Solid build, aluminum panel and knobs Price and availability to be announced. Thank you Korg! Now, on to the Opsix SE ..read more

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Sequential has announced the Pro 3, a new flagship mono/paraphonic synthesizer. A hybrid instrument, the Pro 3 features three classic analog filters (Prophet-6, OB-6, and ladder) and three oscillators (two VCOs and one wavetable oscillator) along with a powerful new 16-track sequencer, and the ability to connect with modular synths through its four control voltage ins/outs. “In many ways the Pro 3 is the evolution of a concept that started with the classic Sequential Circuits Pro-One,” said Sequential founder Dave Smith: “Pack as much power as possible into a compact footprint and make it soun ..read more

Ampethron – revolution in hardware synthesis Ampethron, a new brand of music hardware / synthesizers, is a joint venture of independent companies and developers, engineers, coders, + DJs and producers with more than 12 years of experiences in DSP coding. After more than 4 years of development they are going to introduce a new hardware synthesizer with a unique concept this year. First Ampethron synthesizer is designed for live-act and studio use with the unique style of control, playing sounds and modulation. The company itself leaves the project under the guise of secrecy. All they said ..read more

Korg’s new Wavestate is the evolution to the legendary (and Synthetic Things personal favorite) Wavestation synthesizer. A four part, 64 Voice, wave sequencing digital synth with the classic Wavestation vector synthesis. Featuring tons of front panel controls including the vector joystick. The Wavestate contains all of the original Wavestation samples as well as a pant load of exciting new samples. With a plethora of modeled filter types including Polysix, MS-20 LPF and HPF, a 2 Pole and 4 Pole LPF, HPF, BPF as well as Band Reject, and a Multi Mode filter. Features include: Wave Sequencing 2 ..read more