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It’s no surprise that the 8.08 date was dedicated to the sensational Rhythm Composer. The Roland’s history will tell you why TR-808 was never buried as a retro samples library section encased within modern panels of some other all-purpose synth but turned into Yocto. There’s no reason to ask why we need this Yocto – just look at how many searches there are about Yocto (and other 808 clones), about availability and other info details.

Novation Circuit - a groove box comprising 2 synth blocks (with a 6-voice polyphony per each), 4 drum machine blocks, an elaborate sequencer and adjustable real time control sensitivity – has updated its firmware up to v.1.3 ensuring the relevance and importance of the improvements made.

Kurzweil shared the info about a significant modernization of its Forte series stage digital pianos. The detailed information including all the advantages of the new operating system will be available on the brand’s official website when you’ll be downloading the OS 2.01. Those musicians who’ve already got Forte and Forte7 should pay attention to the update features concerning memory and effects.

The autumn will come and tell us about the instruments which have become the true attention getters of the biggest festivals and expositions held all over the world in 2016. It will also introduce us to the new devices of the upcoming venues and events which might be of synth lovers concern – thanks to the top level organization and careful managers who’re really fond of music these small but proud gatherings keep attracting us and sometimes surprise as much as the major festival year-openers.