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 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
Developer Ryo Togawa has introduced VAPolyTZFM, a new FM software synthesizer for iOS and macOS.
What Togawa has to say about it:
“VAPolyTZFM is polyphonic synthesizer featuring Through Zero FM, which is a type of linear frequency modulation and it is capable to maintain the pitch therefore it can deliver more musical results.
VAPolyTZFM operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export.
Built-in Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive, so that the project can be accessed from iPhone, iPad or Mac.”
VAPolyTZFM Video Demos:
Features:
Through Zero FM.
Analog Style Step Sequencer.
Eight Assignable Controllers.
8 voice polyphony.
Built-in effects and piano roll sequencer.
Audio Export. Linear PCM format (AIFF, WAV and CAF) and compressed format (AAC)
Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3).
Support MIDI 2.0. Support Foot Pedal and Per Note Control.
Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out.
Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Supports iCloud Drive for sharing project files between platforms.
256 Factory Presets.
VAPolyTZFM is available now, with an intro price of $5.99 (normally $14.99).
