Roundup 30 October | Polyvera, Four Seas, Time Slice and more
There’s a lot going on as we head into the busy season (don’t mention B**** F*****!). There are some great deals around already, including a whopping saving of £750 on the Melbourne Instruments Nina. The latest firmware adds a powerful 4-track sequencer to its stunning analogue sound engine and pioneering motorised knobs, so there’s never been a better time to buy this flagship desktop synth.
Elsewhere, the Waldorf Iridium range has a nice offer running until the end of the year: you’ll get a free sound set and plug-in(s) of your choice with any purchase.
Thanks to everyone who packed out the showroom last night for local artist Paul Maguire’s laser-focused fun! He showed some very cool ways to visualise MIDI data with oscilloscopes and laser projection. November’s in-store events will include another beginner’s DIY workshop and the final Synth Club of the year. We’ll announce details for both very soon - join our Discord to make sure you’re the first to find out about them.
Until next time,
Jason, Aleks, Kyle, Luke, Molly, Rob & Tom
Latest arrivals
Suonobuono Polyvera Hybrid Desktop Synth & Sampler
£1228.00
We say... One of the most exciting new synth releases we've seen for a while! The Polyvera nails the glorious vibe of old-school digital hardware...… read more
Ferry Island Modular Four Seas Eurorack Wavetable Oscillator Module
£529.00
We say... Arguably the most powerful wavetable oscillator ever seen in Eurorack, this lets you navigate in four (!) dimensions with truly awesome sound design...… read more
RYK Modular Time Slice Eurorack Looper Module
£480.00
We say... Super-cool looper/sampler from RYK with amazing pitch-shifting effects to mangle your audio in creative ways. As usual with RYK, this looks as stunning...… read more
Strymon SuperKar+ Eurorack Synth Voice Module
£399.00
We say... It's great to see another brand stepping up to tackle Karplus-Strong synthesis, and Strymon have gone in hard with this one! Like Rings...… read more
SSL Super 9000 Analogue Channel Strip
£1498.80
We say... The ultimate channel strip? The Super 9000 is like an SSL 'greatest hits' in a single 1U space. You get a choice of...… read more
XAOC Devices Zlin Eurorack Crossfader Utility Module
£95.00
We say... A handy little module from Xaoc that should find a use in just about any system! Crossfaders are great for live performance and...… read more
Clank Uranograph Microtonal Expressive Instrument
£1975.00
We say... Wow! This is a beautifully made instrument with a focus on microtonality and performance. The wooden back is simply stunning and the whole...… read more
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Torso S-4 Granular Sampling Desktop Instrument (White)
£749.00
We say... The already highly desirable S-4 has had a sleek white makeover! You now have a choice of finishes for one of the coolest...… read more
Arturia MiniLab 3 USB MIDI Controller (Champagne Edition)
£89.00
We say.. A splendid new colourway for a tried-and-tested budget MIDI controller - what's not to like? Manufacturer's description Special-edition Champagne Built on the beloved...… read more
New on our blog
Drone lovers are spoilt for choice these days, with dedicated instruments available at every price point. If you’re in the market for a drone synth but paralysed by choice, fear not - Luke has put together a comprehensive buyer’s guide to walk you through the options. He also offers some tips for how to integrate drones into your productions, no matter what kind of music you make.
And finally...
Glasgow’s premier live electronic music night has released a second compilation album featuring artists who have performed at the event over the past 18 months. Attack Release Volume Two spans experimental ambient soundscapes to dancefloor bangers across 22 tracks. All killer, no filler!
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