On May 11th, a new Moog product was launched - a semi-modular analog synthesizer Grandmother, which also includes an arpeggiator, a sequencer and a spring reverb. Its design and internal organization refers to the classic modular systems from Moog, but now it is not necessary to understand the sound path of the instrument - its semi-modular structure allows you to explore the world of analog synthesis even without the knowledge of patching and, at the same time, reconnect any of the default connections.

MiniBrute 2 and its keyboardless version were announced by Arturia. The company launched the successor of their famous instrument ensuring more power, enhanced synthesis and comprehensive modulation. Nothing's compromised - only improved. The tiny synth offers full-size smooth action keys, 48-point patchbay, basic core of high quality with loads of modulation.

17 November 2016 analog drum synth Arturia DrumBrute becomes available! We’ve been waiting for it and finally can get another Arturia’s synthesizer which already seems as cute as a commercially successful MiniBrute – who knows, maybe it’s going to be one of the market leaders among mid-range drum machines. 17 available instruments, sequencer, multifilter, various patterns and a recording mode as well as the wide range of connectivity possibilities will give a beginner and a professional the chance to improve themselves revealing their potential – and the good part is that you won’t have to save up for it.

There’s a huge difference between lite versions and mini synthesizers. While lite versions often turn to be a stripped down model of an instrument which used to feature an imposing range of functions, the compact keyboards can sometimes replace the weighty originals. Of course, if the number and size of the keys don’t matter so much to you. But if you want to get the quality, sound and parameters of the pricier unit for less money, then mini synthesizer is likely to gain even more popularity and become more commercially successful than the genetic roots. Arturia, Novation, Korg and Ketron prove that to us.

Arming with voices, memory, presets, stuffing the instruments with the existing and known developments, designs and innovations, releasing synthesizers chockablock with functions, options and features were in fashion during the digital era euphoria apogee. The new wave of obsession with analog synthesizers brought hybrid technologies and the ability to control all the parameters in detail via your personal computer. And it’s very likely that soon we’ll be able to control our instruments via the Internet. Today is also the prime time for peculiar and extraordinary devices which feature unique sounds, combination of unusual technical specification or sport an exclusive interface.