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Modal Electronics introduced COBALT8, its new 8-voice VA synthesizer that promises an extended feature set. In other words, Model Electronics encourage players to go beyond the ‘real’ analog synths and do not underestimate the feature as it is far beyond the limits of its analog forefathers.

The new Cobalt8 VA synth features an 8-voice polysynth that boasts an innovative oscillator engine, a morphable 4-pole ladder filter, a multitude of modulation options, a real-time step sequencer and an arpeggiator. It has a 37-note Fatar keyboard, MPE support, effects and MODALapp integration.

In addition, VA synth has 64 independent oscillators and you can use up to eight per voice. Each of its algorithms has just two specially-selected controls – the oscillators can call on not only virtual analogue waveforms but also 34 complex algorithms like sync, ring modulation, waveform morphing and more.

Modal COBALT8 Virtual Analog Synthesizer

Features:

• ‘Extended Virtual-Analogue Synthesis’, combining traditional technology with modern synth features
• Unique waveform architecture with 34 complex sophisticated algorithms and morphable 4-pole Ladder Filter
• MPE support, integrated 512-note Realtime/Step Sequencer, 32-step programmable Arpeggiator and powerful Animation Lanes
• 37-note key bed with aftertouch, built into a road-ready aluminum enclosure
• Full-size MIDI connections and 3.5mm Sync Ins and Outs
• Access all functions and update COBALT8 via the free MODALapp, available on macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Android and AU/VST3

COBALT8  is now available. Cobalt8 is priced at just $769, despite its promise to be an extended VA synth. Check it out now!

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Novation AFX Station Analog Monosynth

Novation announced the launching of Limited Edition AFX Station.

Introducing the Limited Edition AFX Station.

The new AFX Station is a collaboration with electronic music luminary Aphex Twin.

The limited edition is the Bass Station II, meaning the Base Station II has been relaunched with an AFX twist.

There are 2 ways of perceiving the new AFX Station: – a collaborations and on the one hand, it is a powerful signature synth that might turn out to be pretty collectable – not to mention a lot of fun to play with; on the other, it is just a re-badged version of something that already existed.

The story starts in 2013, when Novation released the Bass Station II – a successor to 1993’s popular Bass Station synth. Subsequently, in 2019, a firmware update endowed the Bass Station II with the AFX Mode; designed with the help of Aphex Twin – Richard D James, this assigned a discrete set of synthesis parameters to each note.

This effectively meant that every key on the 25 note synth-action keyboard could become a new patch, enabling you to use it as an analogue drum module, sound design tool or just a good old bass or lead powerhouse. It is this AFX Mode that inspired the AFX Station – essentially a signature Aphex Twin version of the Bass Station II. The mode comes pre-installed, and there is a new look that enable it make easier to access.

In addition, you get 128 new synth patches, plus seven new overlay banks. Graphical changes include some touches of purple on the mainly black casing, plus an Aphex logo round the back. And the ‘giftbox’ is designed by AFX collaborator Weirdcore.

Base Station II owners can have all the new features for free.

The AFX Station costs $455/£399 and is available in limited numbers.

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Moog Music has announced the new version of the Matriarch and Grandmother keyboards.  Moog goes back to black with new Dark Series Grandmother and Matriarch semi-modular analogue synths.

The Moog Grandmother and Matriarch are excellent semi-modular synths and both instruments are now available in new Dark Series liveries that pay tribute to the design of the classic Moog modular systems that inspired them.

If you dislike the patchwork styling, fear not, because it simply means that both the new monophonic Grandmother and more capable paraphonic Matriarch are now available in a sleek black finish, with none of the pastel coloring of the original models. In fact, the coloring made it easy to see the divide between each module.

In addition, as the Dark Series editions, Moog has also released new exploratory patches, and firmware for both synths, and protective cases, too.

On the opposite side, it appears that you will pay slightly more for the Dark Series models: the new Grandmother and for the  new Matriarch.

Moog Grandmother Dark Synthesizer

Moog Matriarch Dark Synthesizer and Step Sequencer

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