PeacockMedia has introduced MIDISID 4 Morpheus, a 6-voice MIDI synth based on the SID chip used in the Commodore 64.
The SID is a synthesizer on a chip with 3 voices. This has two, for a total of 6 voices. It also has MIDI in, so that you can control it from a keyboard, DAW, or anything else that produces MIDI.
It’s the latest version of their MIDISID synthesizer. Here’s what’s new:
Larger screen
Revised menu
New ‘duophonic’ mode
Physical ‘stereo/mono’ switch
USB-C socket, capable of acting as a USB host for MIDI-over-USB
Switch to Kung Fu SIDs rather than SwinSID nanos
The MIDISID 4 ‘Morpheus’ synthesizer is available now for $188.
Today, Arturia has introduced the AstroLab 88 Avant-Garde Stage Keyboard, a flagship version of the instrument, featuring a full 88-key semi-weighted keyboard.
The AstroLab 88 expands on the original AstroLab with a premium hammer-action fatar keybed, 40 reference instruments and over 1600 sounds.
Features:
Semi-weighted keybed with aftertouch.
40 instruments, 1,600 onboard presets and up to 10,000 additional sounds via V Collection and Pigments.
Built-in Arpeggiator, Chord, Scale modes, Looper, and hands-on macro controls.
Developer Gavin Day let us know that he’s been developing a proximity-based MIDI controller, the Skapa Sound Air, that’s designed to provide infra-red gestural control in a beautiful hand-crafted, natural wood housing.
The Air lets you control instruments via both MIDI and CV simultaneously, with clear LED feedback.
Features:
Infra-red proximity detection, enabling you to control the parameters of your synths with a wave of your hand.
LED meter showing your parameter level. Designed to be easy to see, whether in the studio or in a live setting.
Lockable parameter level with a simple hand gesture.
Output to both MIDI and CV simultaneously – both using 3.5mm mini-jack sockets (MIDI requires mini-jack to 5 pin DIN adapter).
MIDI channel programmable (channels 1 to 16).
MIDI Control Change (CC) setting programmable between 16 values.
CV output range 0V to +5V.
USB powered (USB-C)
The Air is currently in development. Details on pricing and availability are to be announced. Visit the Skapa Sound site for details.
