Daniel Saxlid’s officially licensed PPG Wave 2.3 rack clone promises full legacy system integration and improved reliability. Get details on this wavetable synthesizer revival.
Synthesizers
Free firmware 2.0 transforms the Cyma Forma ALT pin-matrix analog synth with MIDI-controllable envelopes, portamento, and advanced microtonal scale editing for dynamic sound design.
Squarp Hapax 3.0 firmware update enhances MPE sequencing with per-note editing, adds Mod Tracks for modulation, and introduces dual-project support for live performance.
Vermona DrumDing hybrid analog drum machine with voice sampling workflow revealed. Features 6-track sequencer, analog drum voice, digital effects, and modern sequencing tools for unique rhythm creation.
NRSynth unveils the Quatuor, a hand-built Oberheim Four-Voice clone with modern MIDI, Eurorack patch bay, and FATAR keybed. Limited made-to-order availability for analog synth enthusiasts.
Dreadbox Typhon firmware 4.2 transforms the desktop monosynth with MIDI CC output, enhanced clock sync, and per-part MIDI channels. Free update boosts control capabilities.
Roland’s SP-404MKII firmware 5.5 brings envelope-based side-chain compression for rhythmic pumping and exFAT support for larger SD cards. Free update available now for hardware sampler users.
KOMA Elektronik Haloplane is an electromagnetic micro-loop sampler and wavetable synth. Explore its digital sound engine and wireless app control ahead of its Superbooth 2026 debut.
Line 6 Helix Stadium firmware 1.3 introduces Proxy cloud amp cloning for detailed profiles, plus five new Agoura amp models and expanded stage automation. Update your synth setup now.
Discover two Nintendo-inspired synthesizers: a custom NES console synth and a Game Boy instrument. Plus, Jean-Michel Jarre announces an electronic music history book and rare synth auction news.