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EQ Promises To Make You Use Your Ears : Black Salt Audio releases Instinct EQ

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:43:32 +0000

EQ Promises To Make You Use Your Ears : Black Salt Audio releases Instinct EQ

Black Salt Audio has released Instinct EQ which they say you can use to shape sound...

https://sonicstate.com/news/2026/04/28/e...your-ears/

Giorgio Sancristoforo Intros Homework Experimental Modular Workstation For macOS

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:46:22 +0000

Giorgio Sancristoforo Intros Homework Experimental Modular Workstation For macOS

The software features three main components: a four track portastudio-like cassette recorder with effects; and two modular synths, inspired by classic modular instruments of the 70s.… Read More

https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/...for-macos/

Synth-Werk Reissues ‘Kraftwerk’ Bode Frequency Shifter

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:46:22 +0000

Synth-Werk Reissues ‘Kraftwerk’ Bode Frequency Shifter

Ahead of Superbooth 2026, SYNTH-WERK has announced a reissue of the SW 735 MK2 BODE FREQUENCY SHIFTER, a rare design by the late Harald Bode.… Read More

https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/...y-shifter/

Nyström HUM 2 Sensory Synth Sneak Preview

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:06:08 +0000

Nyström HUM 2 Sensory Synth Sneak Preview

The HUM 2 features six built-in sensors: Distance, Light, Tilt X/Y and Touch 1/2, which are mappable to any knob for interactive modulation.… Read More

https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/...k-preview/

The Bob Moog Foundation Expands Their Archive With Unique Rensitron Keyboard

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:06:08 +0000

The Bob Moog Foundation Expands Their Archive With Unique Rensitron Keyboard

The Bob Moog Foundation has announced another unique addition to their Archive - Bob Moog’s earliest known keyboard instrument design, the Rensitron.… Read More

https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/...-keyboard/

AnalogFX Intros Larynx Semi-Modular Keyboard Synthesizer

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:33:11 +0000

AnalogFX Intros Larynx Semi-Modular Keyboard Synthesizer

The Layrnx features a unique vocal sound architecture, a premium 37-key keybed and deep analog modulation options.… Read More

https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/...nthesizer/

Music Thing Modular Workshop Computer Available As A DIY Project

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:37:23 +0000

Music Thing Modular Workshop Computer Available As A DIY Project

The Music Thing Modular Workshop Computer, a multi-function module which can be instantly changed with hot-swappable program cards, is available as a DIY kit via Thonk.… Read More

https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/...y-project/

Knobula Intros Drum Farm Eurorack Percussion Instrument

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:01:34 +0000

Knobula Intros Drum Farm Eurorack Percussion Instrument

Drum Farm features 16 drum models, 16 effects, and a 16-slot sample buffer.… Read More

https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/...nstrument/

Synth-Werk Reissues ‘Kraftwerk’ Bode Frequency Shifter

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:01:34 +0000

Synth-Werk Reissues ‘Kraftwerk’ Bode Frequency Shifter

Ahead of Superbooth 2026, SYNTH-WERK has announced an official reissue of the SW 735 MK2 BODE FREQUENCY SHIFTER, a rare design by the late Harald Bode. The Bode Frequency Shifter was iconically used by Kraftwerk, and was also licensed for production by Moog. The Bode Frequency Shifter complements modern pitch shifters by affecting sound in… Read More

https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2026/...y-shifter/

Stam Audio announce the SA-4000+

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:33:09 +0000

Stam Audio announce the SA-4000+

Following some requests to introduce a cleaner-sounding G Series-style compressor, Stam Audio have overhauled their existing SA-4000 design with a new Modern mode.

https://www.soundonsound.com/news/stam-a...ce-sa-4000

Desert Island Boom Set from Schoeps

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:33:09 +0000

Desert Island Boom Set from Schoeps

On display at NAB 2026 alongside their full Colette and CMIT line-up, the Desert Island Boom Set offers an all-in-one solution for indoor and outdoor boom-miking duties.

https://www.soundonsound.com/news/desert...et-schoeps

Sound Skulptor introduce the LA502T

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:33:09 +0000

Sound Skulptor introduce the LA502T

Building on the success of the company’s acclaimed LA502, the new LA502T promises to deliver the same iconic LA2A-style levelling, but with the addition of a full high-voltage valve makeup gain stage and some enhanced control options.

https://www.soundonsound.com/news/sound-...uce-la502t

Best Guitar Cable 2026: Durable, Noiseless, Perfect for your Needs

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:58:41 +0000

Looking for the best guitar cable? Our picks for 2026 cover everything from budget practice leads to pro-grade options.

The post Best Guitar Cable 2026: Durable, Noiseless, Perfect for your Needs appeared first on gearnews.com.

https://www.gearnews.com/best-guitar-cable-guitar/

The Best EQ Plugins for Music Production and Mixing

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:58:41 +0000

We briefly discuss different types of EQ, and look into a range of the best EQ plugins for music production and mixing in DAW-based workflows.

The post The Best EQ Plugins for Music Production and Mixing appeared first on gearnews.com.

https://www.gearnews.com/best-eq-plugins/

The Best EQ Plugins for Music Production and Mixing

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:18:59 +0000

We briefly discuss different types of EQ, and look into a range of the best EQ plugins for music production and mixing in DAW-based workflows.

The post The Best EQ Plugins for Music Production and Mixing appeared first on gearnews.com.

https://www.gearnews.com/best-eq-plugins/