2020 was a difficult year, but it also blessed us with some outstanding new studio equipment releases. As we prepare for 2021, we take a look back at some of the best releases of the last 12 months, picking out our favourites.
The brand’s latest hardware sequencer is a powerful, modern solution for CV and MIDI sequencing.
The new synth is based on a prototype keyboard Korg showed earlier this year.
Updated for 2020, Korg’s excellent mini sampler helped define a new wave of musical instruments. Greg Scarth reflects on how the Volca helped bring the sampler market back to life.
The Japanese brand shared a video featuring Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll putting their 2600 clone through its paces. How does the Behringer version compare? Plus: a note on Juno shipping as normal.
A note on shipping during the Covid-19 outbreak: In light of current events, we’d like to give you an update on what’s happening at Juno. We’re taking the necessary steps to ensure our staff are safe, while continuing to deliver your orders as normal. All orders are being sent as usual, and if you order before 5pm GMT your order will be despatched the same day. We have an in-stock guarantee, so everything that is showing as in-stock on the website is in our warehouse and ready to ship to you. Find out more here.
Korg’s tiny sampler is a Juno favourite. New custom firmware makes the affordable instrument even more powerful. Plus: a note on Juno shipping as normal.
A note on shipping during the Covid-19 outbreak: In light of current events, we’d like to give you an update on what’s happening at Juno. We’re taking the necessary steps to ensure our staff are safe, while continuing to deliver your orders as normal. All orders are being sent as usual, and if you order before 5pm GMT your order will be despatched the same day. We have an in-stock guarantee, so everything that is showing as in-stock on the website is in our warehouse and ready to ship to you. Find out more here.
Korg’s DIY synth can now be edited, while a range of plugins also allow you to upgrade other Korg instruments. Plus: a note on Juno shipping as normal.
A note on shipping during the Covid-19 outbreak: In light of current events, we’d like to give you an update on what’s happening at Juno. We’re taking the necessary steps to ensure our staff are safe, while continuing to deliver your orders as normal. All orders are being sent as usual, and if you order before 5pm GMT your order will be despatched the same day. We have an in-stock guarantee, so everything that is showing as in-stock on the website is in our warehouse and ready to ship to you. Find out more here.
We take a look back at our favourite studio equipment from 2019 and make some predictions for 2020.
Korg reissue legendary ARP 2600 semi-modular analogue synth, following on from the brand’s ARP Odyssey reboot.
The Volca Bass gets upgraded with a valve oscillator. Does Korg’s latest analogue synth pass the acid test?
The Volca Kick, Micro Korg S and ARP Odyssy module are amongst the new items set to hit the streets.
Marco Rodrigues explains why Korg have developed one of the best new analogue synths on the market right now.
The SQ-10 step sequencer is reimagined in a contemporary update called the SQ-1 together with a kit module of its MS-20 synth.
The new version of the classic synthesizer features a faithful recreation of the original circuitry, with a slightly reduced form.