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Shmøergh has introduced the Hog synthesizer, a fully analog two-voice monophonic synth that they say features is “designed for musicians who need a simple but fat synth in live situations.”

Features include a 100% analog signal and control path with two oscillators, a sub and noise sources, and “an extremely drippy diode ladder filter” that keeps the low end, even when resonance is fully on.

Hog is available now as a DIY project. All the hardware and software are open source and freely available, for anyone who wants to build their own.

Shmøergh Hog Intro Video:

Features:

• Fully analog signal path and control circuits
• Two voices with triangle, sawtooth, square waveshapes
• Sub or noise extra voice
• Narrow and variable pulse width for voice 1
• 10 octave precision
• 5 octaves switch
• Voice 2 with +/- 1/2 octave and detune
• 2 selectable LFOs for auto-wah and vibrato
• Playground with variable modulation paths
• Custom quick envelope system
• Glide
• Variable gate modes (envelope, gate and drone)
• MIDI upgradable
• Customizable, hackable, open-source

More demo videos are available at the Shmøergh Youtube page.

The Shmøergh Hog is available now as an open source DIY project.

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Synthesist Andy Whitmore shared this video, comparing a vintage Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer to two software emulations: Arturia CS-80V and Cherry GX-80.

What he has to say about the comparison:

“Join me as I dive deep into the world of the iconic Yamaha CS80 and its modern VST emulations, the Arturia CS-80V and Cherry GX-80.

The CS80 is a favorite of mine due to its intuitive design, unmatched keyboard action, and aftertouch. However, its rarity, size, and cost can make it less practical for everyday use.

In this video, I compare these legendary synths to see if the virtual versions can faithfully replicate the unique sound and feel of the real CS80.”

Topics covered:

00:00 Preview

00:38 Intro

01:12 “Superstition” – Stevie Wonder

01:51 “Africa” – Toto

02:24 “Born in the USA” – Bruce Springsteen

03:20 Individual Waveform Comparison Including Filter and Resonance

04:45 Pulse Width, including Modulation, Filter and Resonance

06:30 Dual Channel Waveforms

08:30 Preset Comparison – Brass, Including Aftertouch

09:17 Strings 2 Including Aftertouch

10:05 Pitch Bend Strip

11:00 Programming Bell Sound with Ring Modulator

12:29 “In Your Eyes” – George Benson

13:12 “Superstition” – Stevie Wonder – No FX

13:42 “Africa” – Toto – No FX

13:57 “Born in the USA” – Bruce Springsteen – No FX

14:50 Preset Comparison – Brass – No FX

15:30 Strings – No FX

16:15 Pitch Bend Strip – No FX

17:06 “In Your Eyes” – George Benson – No FX

17:48 Summary

18:00 Thank You

View the video and share your thoughts on how the emulations stack up to the original CS-80 in the comments!

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UsefulSynthCircuits has introduced a mod for the classic Oberheim SEM Synthesizer Expander Module that expands its synthesis capabilities with two octaves of sub bass.

The official demo:

*Note: The mod is a simple DIY project, but does require basic soldering.

The SEM Sub Osc Module (1974 – 1979) is available now for $45.

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