Doepfer’s new Micro series adds compact ADSR, MIDI-to-CV, envelope VCA, and buffer modules for small Eurorack systems. Affordable, no-nonsense utilities with extensive internal configuration.
Synthesizers
Install DUB-Russell’s free WTF! firmware to transform your Noise Engineering Versio into a stereo granular processor and beat-repeat effect with CV control.
TAL-J8X software synth emulates the 1985 Roland JX-8P, modeling its analog signal path, chorus, and PG-800 programmer. Get modern features like expanded polyphony for €59.
Roland’s SPD-SX PRO firmware 2.0 update adds enhanced time-stretching, streamlined backup, and workflow refinements for better live performance and sampling management.
Lupine Instruments AP-1 is a programmable acoustic drum machine with a robotic mallet. Control via MIDI or patterns for organic percussion sounds with electronic precision.
Erica Synths Perkons Keys integrates a 37-key keyboard into the HD-01 drum synth engine, enabling melodic play while retaining its four hybrid voices and hands-on sequencer for punchy sound generation.
The Genki Katla hybrid polyphonic synthesizer is now shipping. Features a rotating voice engine, analog signal path, and panels made from Icelandic lava rock. Available for 4990€.
Genki Instruments launches the Katla analog polyphonic synthesizer featuring a unique Voice Rotating engine for evolving textures. Five individually tweakable voices, €4,990. Shipping March 2026.
The Ornament & Crime T4.1 O.R.N.8 Eurorack module update delivers native USB MIDI support, enhanced audio processing, and a faster processor. This open-source multi-function module expands its utility for modern modular setups.
Supercritical Synthesizers releases firmware 1.6 for the Redshift 6 analog polysynth, adding a per-part polyphonic sequencer and assignable macro controls for enhanced live performance and multi-timbral sequencing.