Archive for June, 2025

Waldorf Teases New iPad Synthesizer


Waldorf is teasing a new software synthesizer for iPad.

Details are to come, but some of the sounds and visuals in the teaser video suggest that it’s related to the Waldorf Streichfett.

View the video and let us know what you think Waldorf is introducing in the comments!

 

Synth-Werk SW 995-Contact Keyboard For Modular Synths


Synth-Werk shared this video for their SW 995-Contact Keyboard, a programmable 8-channel CV keyboard designed for Moog format modular synthesizers.

The SW 995-Contact Keyboard features automatic oscillator calibration, built in envelopes and LFOs, a ribbon controller and more.

Features:

  • 8 channel programmable CV-source, including audio measurements.
  • With the calibration feature of the SW 955-CONTACT keyboard, it is easy to calibrate the 901 single oscillator or oscillator bank within seconds.
  • ENVELOPE SECTION You can assign 4 CV outputs to become 911 envelope outputs which include the standard parameters of a 911 envelope generator but also extended ranges and additional features.
  • MODULATION SECTION There are 3 onboard LFO’s offering triangle, rectangle, saw up, saw down and S&H waveforms using independent frequency ranges between 0,01 Hz and 100 Hz. All LFO’s can be assigned to the various features of the keyboard (e.g. aftertouch, ribbon controller, mod wheel…).
  • KEY ZONES You can define 3 different key zones on your 6 octave range. › Every key zone can be defined by its lower and upper note.
  • Key assignments: Polyphone, Low, High or Last key
  • Trigger Mode: Multi or Single
  • MIDI IN: Local or channel 1…16
  • MIDI OUT: Channel 1…16 or OFF
  • RIBBON CONTROLLER

The Synth-Werk SW 995-Contact Keyboard is expected to be available in Q3 2025, priced at €3,800.

Korg Gadget For PlayStation 5 An Immersive 3D Virtual Music Studio


Korg has introduced Gadget for PlayStation 5, a 3D virtual music studio.

Here’s what they have to say about it:

“KORG Gadget now enters its next stage with support for PlayStation 5.

KORG Gadget for PlayStation uses the cutting-edge Unreal Engine, one of the most powerful game engines available. Gadgets are arranged in a fully immersive 360° environment, newly designed with highly detailed and realistic visuals.

Experience the next-generation music production studio with KORG Gadget on PlayStation 5.”


Features:

  • Create songs surrounded by gadgets, a whole new DAW experience
  • Includes 16 embedded synthesizer and drum machine gadgets
  • Newly designed realistic gadgets for PlayStation
  • Refined parameters and ready-to-use sounds and presets
  • Your personal music production studio with intuitive controls
  • Created using Epic Games’ Unreal Engine

Korg Gadget for PlayStation Audio Demos:

Korg Gadget for PlayStation is available now for $49.99