Akai MPC Sample is a portable hardware sampler with 5-hour battery and built-in mic. Firmware 1.3 introduces sample normalization and customizable knob behavior for on-the-go beat-making.
Synthesizers
The PPG 300 System, Wolfgang Palm’s 1976 analog modular synth, returns as a hand-built, officially licensed replica. Limited made-to-order release with individually matched VCOs and boutique craftsmanship.
Pylobolus Alkove is a 12-voice binaural hybrid synthesizer with a multi-timbral stereo engine, 17-screen interface, and integrated software editor for spatial synthesis and MPE support.
Kaona Fractaos is a 4-voice polyphonic oscillator using fractal synthesis for complex, organic timbres. Features dual fractals per voice, ADSR, CV modulation, and preset memory. Pre-order now.
Kodamo’s MASK1EX Mk.2 Jade Vine Limited Edition synth adds 14-voice polyphony, USB-C connectivity, and a new enclosure. Priced at €458, it enhances bitmasking synthesis with community-driven upgrades.
Pre-order the Glou-Glou Bien Jolie, an analog synth and effects pedal with Rob Hordijk’s Benjolin circuit. Features six modes, a patch bay, and fuzz. Ships May 2026.
Pre-order the Drift DJ Zero, a portable battery-powered DJ device with CV and clock I/O for modular synth integration. Shipping starts summer 2026.
Randomwaves Drumboy Pro groovebox Kickstarter offers tactile buttons, assignable knobs, and enhanced sample engine. Early bird $239. Open-source hardware for mobile production.
Intellijel Swells is a stereo reverb module for Eurorack with nine models, fader controls, and mangling options like freeze and reverse. Available now for $499.
The Kodamo MASK1EX MK2 desktop synthesizer revives bitmask synthesis with 14 voices, a new steel case, dedicated filter knob, and sub-€500 price. Explore its digital engine and effects.