Vintage Synth Review Of Waldorf Q

This vintage synth review via synth4ever, takes an in-depth look at the Waldorf Q synthesizer.

“The Waldorf Q is still a very powerful, deep and versatile synth,” they note. “Even 20+ years later.”

The review covers the features, sounds and a demo of the Waldorf Q synthesizer, which was originally released in 1999.

The Waldorf Q is a virtual analog polyphonic synthesizer that features 3 oscillators, 4 envelopes and dual multi-mode filters per voice. It offers a 61-note keyboard, with velocity and aftertouch, arpeggiator, a step sequencer, and more.

If you’ve used the Waldorf Q, share your thoughts on it in the comments!

 

Unknown Devices intros Topo T16 Compact Expressive MIDI Controller


Unknown Devices has introduced the Topo T16, a compact MIDI controller that offers three “play modes”, each of which you can customize.

 

The modes include:

  • In Keyboard Mode, Topo makes full use of its pressure sensing ability to convert your finger movements to Velocity and per-note Pressure Midi Messages.
  • In Joystick Mode, the keys control a virtual cursor on an XY plane, sending CC messages.
  • Fader Mode transforms the device into a 4-channel control surface, with each column of keys acting as individual faders.

4 independent banks enable you to store and recall your favorite setups.

Features:

  • Expressive and compact Midi controller with pressure-sensitive keys
  • 16 magnetic-sensing keys with velocity and aftertouch
  • Touch-strip for controlling mode-related
  • Keyboard, Joystick, and Fader play modes
  • 4 Memory Banks, each with it’s own settings
  • Highly Customizable, from the layout to the response curve
  • WebMidi-based configurator for deep customization
  • USB-C for power and midi in/out
  • MIDI TRS output, both A and B modes supported
  • Experimental OSC support
  • 3d printed, high quality case, STLs available for free

The Topo T16 is available now to preorder for €159 excl. vat, ships on June 3rd.

 

Isla Instruments S2400 Sampler Gets Hardware DSP Upgrade

Isla Instruments has introduced the S2400 DSP card, a user-installable hardware upgrade for their S2400 sampler.

The card adds the ability to run multiple FX plugins (VST, LV2, CLAP) inside the box.

 

The S2400 DSP Card is available to pre-order for $549.