25 Jan, 2025
Arturia has released a major firmware update for the AudioFuse 16Rig.
AudioFuse 16Rig v2.0 offers new features for immersive audio, precision speaker control, comprehensive bass management and more.
AudioFuse 16Rig Update 2.0 Overview:
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A deep dive into the new features in version 2.0:
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The update is available via the Arturia site .
25 Jan, 2025
2025 NAMM Show : ESI introduced the Xsynth, a new synthesizer, derived from the CME X-Key MIDI controller.
The ESI Xsynth is a compact polyphonic synthesizer, featuring a deep synth engine and an expressive keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch.
Here’s a video from the show floor via Bonedo Synthesizers :
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Features:
Digital synth engine with 8+ voice polyphony
Expressive keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch
3 oscillators per voice
Multimode filter
Three LFOs
Modulation matrix
Arpeggiator
The ESI Xsynth is expected to be available by May, 2025, priced at €349. Official details are still to come at the ESI site .
25 Jan, 2025
2025 NAMM Show : Stylophone has announced the Stylophone Gen X-2, the latest take on its classic Stylophone stylus instrument.
Like the previous version, the Stylophone Gen X-1, the Gen X-2 retains the performance interface of the original Stylophone, but control options with an envelope, LFO, waveshape options, filter and analog delay.
Here’s a brief audio demo:
They also shared a sneak preview of the new Stylophone Gen X-2 that highlights its new modular connectivity options:
Details are still to come at the Stylophone site .