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Shut Up & Play: Sounds Of Frap Tools Magnolia Synthesizer

14 Feb, 2026  No Comment


Italian synth maker Frap Tools recently released the Magnolia, a flagship 8-voice analog through-zero FM synthesizer, featuring a Fatar keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch.

In the video, synthesist Gattobus shares a shut-up-and-play style demo of the Frap Tools Magnolia, featuring both factory presets and some of his custom patches.

Here’s what he shared about the technical details:

“Most of the FX you hear in the video are internal. No external FX were added except for a couple of patches; check the upper right corner of the screen for details.”

Share your thoughts on the Frap Tools Magnolia in the comments!

The Frap Tools Magnolia is available now, with a street price of about $4,830 USD.

Ardour 9 Now Available For Linux, Mac + Windows, Here’s What’s New

13 Feb, 2026  No Comment


Ardour 9.0 – the latest major update to the open-source DAW – is now available for Linux, Mac and Windows.

Here’s what’s new in Ardour 9.0:

  • Pianoroll windows for MIDI editing.
  • New bottom pane in the cue sequencer for editing MIDI and audio clips.
  • Clips recording in the cue sequencer.
  • Region effects.
  • Real-time perceptual analyzer.
  • Note brushing.
  • Keyboard-driven automation editing.
  • Mixer strips importing and exporting to exchange processing between sessions.
  • Multitouch support for Windows and Linux.
  • Improved New/Open/Recent Session dialog.
  • Revamped ruler UI.
  • Step recording improvements.
  • Better AAF importing support.
  • Faster UI on macOS.
  • MIDI maps for newer Novation, Nektar, and Arturia gear.
  • Improved support for Icon Pro Audio V1-M, P1-M, and P-NANO controllers.


Ardour 9.0 is available now, as a ready-to-run program and source code.

 

Waldorf Attack Percussion Synthesizer Gets Major Update

13 Feb, 2026  No Comment


Waldorf Music has introduced Attack 3, a major update to their percussion synthesizer, originally released back in 2001.

They say that “Attack 3 redefines what a modern percussion synthesizer can be.”


Attack 3 features an analog-style synthesis engine, with 24 individual sounds per kit, and 12 sounds playable polyphonically as pitched instruments.

A deep dive into what’s new in Waldorf Attack 3.0:

Attack 3 is available now with an intro price of €49 Euro (normally €99 Euro).

 

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