Roland GO:KEYS 3 Minion Keyboard Coming In September


Roland recently announced the GO:KEYS 3 Minion, a Minions-themed variant of the company’s GO:KEYS 3 portable keyboard.

GO:KEYS 3 Minion will feature a Minions yellow look, along with playable Minions voices:

It’s based on the same Roland ZEN-Core sound engine as their high-end keyboards – but with more Minions.

GO:KEYS 3 Minion will be available in September 2026 for $449.99 USD.

Rhodes Expands Software Lineup With Clav Pro


Clav Pro is a new virtual instrument from Rhodes that recreates the sound and performance characteristics of a vintage clavinet, while extending the original design with modern editing and processing options.

The instrument joins the Rhodes software lineup alongside Anthology, Pianology, and the V8 series. It is designed for studio and live use, providing detailed control over the instrument’s tone, pickup configuration, dynamics, amplification, and effects processing within a plugin environment.

Features:

  • Software recreation of a classic electromechanical clavinet
  • Detailed sampled sound engine
  • Pickup selection and blending controls
  • Adjustable tonal and dynamic response parameters
  • Integrated amplifier and speaker simulation
  • Built-in effects processing
  • Preset management system
  • User-editable sound customization
  • Standalone and plugin operation
  • Compatible with modern DAW workflows
  • Supports MIDI performance and automation
  • Available for macOS and Windows systems
  • Audio Unit plugin support
  • VST3 plugin support
  • AAX plugin support
  • 14-day trial version available through Rhodes software products platform

Rhodes Clav Pro is available now for macOS and Windows for $89.95 USD (normally $129.95).

 

Tim Exile Previews Karst Software Modular System


Synthesist Tim Exile shared this preview of Karst – a digital modular for composing with systems.


What’s In Karst:

  • A growing suite of built-in instruments & FX — new instruments added every week
  • A node editor for conjuring your own instruments from scratch
  • An Event Core in every instrument — hand-roll generative algorithms without wrestling event scheduling or polyphony
  • Dice everywhere: small or large variations depending on how hard you roll
  • Locks & scoping: protect dialled-in instruments while you wreak havoc on the rest
  • Cableless patching that autoconnects — and link wires when you want elaborate cross-modulation
  • Glitch-free audio engine: build live without interrupting audio or clock
  • Cloud-synced, with system history for composition or archaeology

Karst is available now as a private beta for £69 (normally £99).  Beta users get full access to the desktop browser version today and the standalone app and plugin when it launches in Q4 2026.