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Arturia announce Pigments 5 soft synth The latest version of Pigments packs in a new sequencer and enhanced routing options along with enhanced visual feedback, improved CPU performance and more.

NAMM 2024: Suzuki’s postponed Omnichord OM-108 will be at NAMMA new iteration of Suzuki’s much-loved Omnichord instrument is set to be on display at NAMM Show 2024, the brand’s confirmed.

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The Omnichord OM-108 was originally set to launch in the summer/fall of 2023 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Suzuki Musical Instruments Manufacturing. This was sadly postponed, Suzuki confirmed in a statement in December, citing improvements and specification refinements “in order to provide our customers with the best performance experience possible with the new Omnichord”.
While we’re still yet to see a new version of this much-adored synth, the new Omnichord will be on display for attendees of the LA-based music tech trade show, taking place from 25 to 28 January 2024, the statement also confirmed.
The Suzuki Omnichord, introduced in 1981, is a unique electronic musical instrument blending elements of an autoharp, synthesizer, and rhythm machine. Its revolutionary design features a touch-sensitive surface, allowing players to strum chords with ease.
Initially embraced by folk musicians, the Omnichord gained popularity across various genres due to its versatility and portability throughout the 1980s and 1990s, most notably featuring in The Bee Gees 1987 hit You Win Again and David Bowie’s 1993 track, A Small Plot of Land.
In 2023, Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn showed off how he used the Omnichord for the band’s 2001 track, Clint Eastwood. In an Apple Music interview with Zane Lowe in his London studio, he gives away the fact it was a simple, unchanged Omnichord preset used in the track. Watch the clip below:

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MusicTech’s excited to see the new Suzuki Omnichord OM-108 in action at NAMM next week. It’s not the only exciting piece of tech we want to see, however. Korg is so far stealing the show, recently confirming the launch of its KR-11 compact rhythm machine, the Opsix MKII and – of course – its long-awaited microKorg 2. Yamaha’s SEQTRACK and Audient’s ORIA audio interface are also tickling our fancy.
A release date for the Omnichord is set to be revealed by Suzuki at NAMM in LA next week.
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The best synths to buy in 2024: 17 best polyphonic synthesizers to buyWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. For more information on how this works, see our terms of use.
Complex chords, multi-timbral parts or lush ambient progressions – if you’re looking to fulfil any of these duties on a synth, then you’ll likely want one with polyphonic talents. A polyphonic synthesizer is one that is capable of playing multiple notes at a time, with each note often referred to as a voice.

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In the last few years, hardware instruments have been enjoying a major resurgence; polysynths and their monophonic brethren now come in more shapes, sizes and employ more varied forms of synthesis than ever before.
Generally speaking, polysynths also tend to be more expensive than their monophonic counterparts; because each voice includes not just an oscillator, but often its own filter and envelope shaping components – things can get expensive fairly quickly.
In our list, we’ve compiled the best polysynths over a range of prices, so that – whether it’s a steadfast studio companion you’re looking for, or something compact to join the rest of your setup – you’ll be able to find the best one for you. Let’s dive in.
17 best polysynths at a glance:

UDO Super 6
Roland Jupiter X
Ashun Sound Machines Hydrasynth
Korg Wavestate
Moog One
Dreadbox Nymphes
Waldorf Kyra
Roland Juno-X
Novation Summit
Arturia PolyBrute
Korg Minilogue XD
Waldorf Quantum
Korg Opsix MKII
Modal Electronics Cobalt8
Sequential Prophet-10
Elektron Analog Four Mk II
Behringer UB-Xa

UDO Super 6

Bristol-based UDO caused quite the stir when it unveiled the Super 6, its inaugural instrument, at the 2019 Superbooth in Berlin. We’re happy to report that the polysynth lived up to the hype, earning not only a perfect score in MusicTech’s review, but a well-deserved Innovation Award as well.
The Super 6 is a 12-voice polysynth equipped with FPGA-driven DDS oscillators and a host of useful features and effects. One of the polysynth’s biggest draws is also its namesake; a unique binaural mode lets you mash its 12 voices down into six super voices, creating a distinct texture-thickening effect. This mode is the pathway down uncharted sonic territory, where riveting spatial effects shine and help set the synth apart from its peers.
The Super 6 is definitely an expert-level synth, especially for the money, but, if you’re looking for something replete with functions to get lost in, definitely consider it.
Features:
Price: £2200
Synthesis type: Analogue-hybrid
Polyphony: 12 voices
Keyboard: Fatar keybed, 49 keys
Effects: Stereo chorus, stereo delay
Read our full review here. Learn more at udo-audio.com.
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Roland Jupiter X

The voice of reason screams at the very thought of paying £10,000 for a pre-loved Roland Jupiter 8 – and yet, it’s hard to deny that few vintage polysynths have ever come to earn such high regard. Enter the Jupiter X, a convincing doppelganger of the esteemed classic that’s as much a joy to look at as it is to actually play.

READ MORE: Vintage Rewind: The Roland Jupiter 8

Let’s address the elephant in the room: the Jupiter X is not an analogue device. However, Roland’s ZEN-Core technology, along with some cleverly engineered elements let you get pedantic with the emulation. There are options that let you decide the synth’s age (up to 100 year); detuning due to operating temperature, and also, whether to use a faux ‘circuit warm-up’ cycle.
Digital modelling also means that you aren’t limited to just emulating the Jupiter 8; the Jupiter X comes preloaded with other models such as the Juno 106, SH-101 and even drum machines like the TR-808/909 and CR-78.
Features:
Price: $2,799
Synthesis type: Subtractive
Polyphony: 32 voices
Keyboard: Semi-weighted, 61 keys
Pads: 16 button triggers
Effects: 90; multi-effects, 5x EQ, 7x reverb, 4x chorus, 5x delay, Overdrive, Compressor
Read our full review here. Learn more at roland.com.
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Ashun Sound Machines Hydrasynth
The keyboard version of Hydrasynth
Deep sound designing talents and expressiveness come together in the Hydrasynth. This eight-voice polysynth has three wavetable oscillators per voice that let you create and morph sounds out of a selection of 219 single cycle waveforms.
The layout of the Module Select section is one of the Hydrasynth’s unsung strengths. This concise hub lets you access its three oscillators; four mutators; two filters; five envelopes, and five LFOs with the push of a button. Plus, it ensures that a glimpse of the Hydrasynth’s entire signal path is always just a head turn away.
Rounding off the Hydrasynth are some intuitive expression controls, including the brand’s own polyphonic aftertouch technology – aptly named polytouch – and a programmable ribbon strip controller.
Features:
Price: $1,299 (with keyboard) / $800 (desktop)
Synthesis type: Wave morphing
Polyphony: 8 voices
Keyboard: Full-sized, 49 keys
Effects Types: 4x reverbs, 5x delays, chorus, flanger, rotary, phaser, Lo-Fi, tremolo, EQ, compressor
Other I/O: 2x mod in, pitch out, gate out, 2x mod out, clock out
Read our full review here. Learn more at ashunsoundmachines.com.
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Korg Wavestate

In the early 1990s, Korg introduced the world to the Wavestation, and with it, a rhythmic new looping concept dubbed wave sequencing. Not completely unlike step programming, it allowed music-makers to combine samples to form new sounds which could be triggered via MIDI.

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Wavestate, and its wave sequencing 2.0, modernises this concept by introducing a smattering of new parameters tied to pitch, volume and more. This lets the Wavestate achieve its signature hypnotic sounds, while boasting a much more organic feel than its predecessors.
The Wavestate also steps up the original’s user experience significantly, introducing an array of knobs, switches and buttons that befit the wave sequencing experience.
Features:
Price: $749
Synthesis type: Wavetable
Polyphony: 64 stereo voices
Keyboard: Full-sized, 37 keys
Effects: chorus, flanger, phaser, wah, delay, tape echo, reverb, ring modulator, guitar amp, compressor
Read our full review here. Learn more at korg.com.
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Moog One

The Moog One was the first polysynth announced by the iconic brand in 35 years – so it goes without saying that expectations were stacked particularly high. Fortunately, the long gestation period led to the development of a synth – packed with innovations and features – that will surely stand the test of time.
Heavy on the sound design experience, the Moog One offers 200 knobs and switches on its front panel. It offers tri-timbral polyphony, bolstered by three dual-output analogue VCOs with ring mod and frequency modulation, two independent analogue filters, a dual-source analogue noise generator, an analogue mixer with external audio input, four LFOs, and three envelope generators.
The fully analogue device also sports its own sequencer, arpeggiator, and an array of useful effects – including reverbs from Eventide.
Features:
Price: $6,499
Synthesis type: Subtractive
Polyphony: 8 or 16 voices
Keyboard: Fatar keybed, 61 keys
Effects Types: chorus, delay, phaser, bit-reducer, vocoder, reverbs
Other I/O: 4x quarter-inch TS (CV out), 2x quarter-inch TS (CV in), 1x RJ45 LAN (expansion)
Learn more at moogmusic.com.
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Dreadbox Nymphes

Dreadbox’s Nymphes is a quirky synthesizer ideal for producers looking for something a little different. While its functions can be a fiddle at first, the analogue warmth it produces is a sufficient reward for your toils. For such an affordable price, you get MIDI control over every parameter, a lush sounding reverb and a weighty slab of complex sound design options.
In our review of Nymhpes, we said: “Nymphes offers multiple sonic personalities, with rasping basses, ethereal pads, spiky, wonky melodies, blunt sounds perfect for sequencing and a host of options for electronic percussion. Its sound is deep, broad and versatile but, just as significantly, it’s not awash with flashy gimmicks trying to impress you.”
Features:
Price: $599
Synthesis type: Wavetable
Polyphony: 6 voices
Effects Types: FV-1 Digital Reverb
Other I/O: 1 x 1/4″ TS, 1 x 1/8″, MIDI In/USB
Read the full review here. Learn more at dreadbox-fx.com.
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Waldorf Kyra

The Waldorf Kyra is a powerful virtual analogue desktop synth capable of delivering absolutely massive sounds. It splits into eight independent parts, each offering 32 voices of polyphony; its own effects chain, and two comprehensive oscillator groups, where you’ll find saw, pulse, and a selection of 4096 wavetable shapes.
Each oscillator voice can be run in either Wave or Hypersaw mode. The former gives you the freedom to construct sounds through subtractive synthesis, while the latter’s algorithm features six oscillators that can very quickly create lush soundscapes.
The Kyra is also particularly appealing if you’re working in contemporary production; its user-friendly interface and the immediacy with which you can sculpt colossal sounds just means more time to focus on the creative process.
Features:
Price: $2,499
Synthesis type: Wavetable
Polyphony: 128 voices, 32/part
Effects: Distortion, Stereo Delay, Phaser, Chorus, Flanger, Doubling, Reverb, Filter
MIDI I/O: In/Out/Thru/USB
Read our full review here. Learn more at waldorfmusic.com.
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Roland Juno-X
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If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a battery-powered JUNO-60 or 106 with built-in speakers – well, here it is. The Roland Juno-X is a versatile digital polysynth, uniting classic Juno aesthetics with modern functionality. Boasting 61 velocity-sensitive keys, aftertouch, and Zen-Core technology, it offers over 4,000 presets, multi-layered scenes, and I-Arpeggio. It’s a solid choice for producers looking for that classic Juno sound with intuitive control in a compact package.
MusicTech reviewed the Juno X in 2022, praising its “beautiful, distinctly Juno design”, Zen-Core tech which provides “almost-endless sounds”, and its Scenes function. Read the full review on MusicTech.
Features:

Price: £1,689 GBP / $1,666 USD / €1,999 EUR
Synthesis Type: Digital with Zen-Core Technology
Polyphony: Not specified in the provided information.
Keyboard: 61-key velocity-sensitive with aftertouch
Effects: Reverb, delay, drive, and more

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Novation Summit

The Novation Summit puts together two of the brand’s Peak desktop synths into a single package – but it’s not quite as simple as doubling up on everything.
In addition to bi-timbral operation, new hardware and software features make it onto the Summit, including a semi-weighted keyboard with 61 keys and a new voice section with five mono and poly modes.
Through its three oscillators, you’re able to craft sounds through subtractive, wavetable (60 waveshapes) and FM synthesis. Plus, access to twin Peaks gives you the flexibility to run two simultaneous patches – split or stacked – for key-centric or layered sounds.
Features:
Price: $2,199
Synthesis type: Subtractive, FM and wavetable
Polyphony: 16 voices
Keyboard: Semi-weighted keybed, 61 keys
Effects Types: Analog Distortion, Reverb, Chorus, Delay
Other I/O: 1x 1/8″ (CV mod in)
Read our full review here. Learn more at novation.com.
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Arturia PolyBrute

As you might have guessed from its name, the PolyBrute is Arturia’s polyphonic take on the beloved analogue beast that is the MatrixBrute. This six-voice polysynth gives you two waveshaping oscillators; a ladder and Steiner filter, which can be run in parallel or serial; three envelopes and three LFOs.
The PolyBrute implements its expression features neatly into its overall design. In addition to mod and pitch wheels, a Morphée controller gives you pressure-sensitive X, Y and Z expression. Plus, something you might miss out on: there’s a ribbon strip worked right into the wooden front panel.
Deep shaping abilities and an elegant design come together in a luxurious-looking polysynth, and so, it’s expected that the PolyBrute comes at a premium. However, its comprehensiveness makes it an ideal studio companion for tackling productions of all kinds.
Features:
Price: $2,899
Synthesis type: Subtractive, FM
Polyphony: 6 voices
Keyboard: Full-sized keybed, 61 keys
Effects: Modulation, Delay, Reverb
Other I/O: 1x 1/8″ (sync in), 1x 1/8″ (sync out)
Read our full review here. Learn more at arturia.com.
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Korg Minilogue XD

Korg Minilogue XD
The Korg Minilogue XD matches capable specs with a sensible price tag, making it a great choice for entry-level music-makers looking to get into synthesis.
This four-voice polysynth is the successor to the Minilogue and offers the same two analogue voltage-controlled oscillators, but adds a third digital one (with noise, vpm and 16 user programs) for more sound design flair.
Onboard, there’s also myriad delay, mod and reverb effects, four operating modes (poly, unison, chord and arpeggiator) and, to round it off, a neat joystick controller for pitch bend and modulation depth.
Features:
Price: $730
Synthesis type: Subtractive, FM, wavetable
Polyphony: 4 voices
Keyboard: Slim keybed, 37 keys
Effects: Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Delay, Reverb, Ensemble
Other I/O: 2x 1/8” (CV in), 1/8” Sync in, 1/8” Sync out
Read our full review here. Learn more at korg.com.
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Waldorf Quantum

A sound designer’s paradise, the Waldorf Quantum is a digital-analogue hybrid synth which offers eight voices of polyphony, each with three oscillators that can be run in wavetable, granular, subtractive and resonator modes.
A well-designed user experience paves the way for deep sonic exploration. Clearly marked sections denote oscillators, LFOs, filters, modulators, effects and more, plus, each parameter change is reflected in a crisp touch-screen display, showing you exactly how you’re affecting the signal. Other features include an arpeggiator with seven algorithms and sort orders and a step sequencer with parameter automation, quantisation and more.
The Quantum succeeds at empowering music-makers creatively; for how advanced it can get, it manages an easy-to-follow user experience.
Features:
Price: £3,500/$6,200
Synthesis type: Wavetable, granular, subtractive and resonator
Polyphony: 8 voices
Keyboard: Fatar keybed, 61 keys
Effects: Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Reverb, Drive, EQ
Read our full review here. Learn more at waldorfmusic.com.
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Korg Opsix MKII

Korg took a leaf out of its own book with Opsix, applying the simplistic concept of its Wavestate to a new FM synth. The six-operator Opsix synth builds on the legacy of the revered Yamaha DX7 FM synth pioneer, with plenty of operator functions, filter types and modulation options.
In January, just in time for NAMM 2024, Korg unleashed a series of new releases, including the microKORG 2. Another head-turning announcement was that of the Korg Opsix MKII altered FM polyphonic synth.
Following its 2020-launched predecessor, the Opsix MKII features doubled polyphony (64 voices up from 32), a 16-step sequencer, intuitive real-time controls, OLED display, 3-stage effects, analogue-style filters, a randomiser function, and six operator modes.
Features:

Price: £699
Synthesis type: FM
Polyphony: 64 voices
Keyboard: 37 keys
Effects: 11 filters, 30 different effects in three categories

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Modal Electronics Cobalt8

Modal Electronic’s Cobalt8 virtual-analogue series comes in three versions. The Cobalt8M is a desktop module synth; the Cobalt8 is a 37-key synth; and the Cobalt8X is a 61-key synth. All three operate in the same way, with only the keyboard size being the differentiating factor. We got our hands on a 37-key Cobalt8 and found it an extremely impressive piece of kit.
With an appealing price tag, the eight-voice subtractive synth sizes up nicely against competitors. This is thanks to its 64 high-resolution oscillators, 4-pole morphable ladder filter and plenty of modulation routing with three envelope generators and three LFOs. There are also three effects engines to polish off your signal chain, and a companion app to go deeper with sound design. Whichever size you go for, you’ll be crafting luscious patches in no time.
In our review, we said: “The Cobalt series provides an incredibly deep synthesis universe. It might be a virtual-analogue design but it sounds convincingly analogue in many ways, with a satisfying complexity and sharpness that reminds us of many industry classics.”
Features:
Price: $799
Synthesis type: Subtractive
Polyphony: 8 voices
Keyboard: 37 keys, fatar keybed
Effects: Three effects engines
Read our full review here. Learn more at modalelectronics.com.
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Sequential Prophet-10

Sequential’s Prophet-10 is back and this comprehensive reboot of the iconic synth culls some of the best features of previous generations, while adding some modern ones too.
A new Rev switch lets you access the filters from the Rev 1, 2 and 3 models, while a new Vintage knob lets you rewind the synth’s sonic characteristics back in time, from the stable Rev 4 to the temperamental Rev 1.
In our eview of the Prophet-10, we said: “The Prophet-10 is an absolute joy. It sounds warm, fat, lush but, above all, effortlessly fantastic. Think about so many of the tricks synths rely on to capture your interest, whether it’s a slew of onboard effects or multiple synthesis personality types.”
Features:
Price: $4,399
Synthesis type: Subtractive
Polyphony: 10 voices
Keyboard: Semi-weighted Fatar keybed, 61 keys
Other I/O: 2x 1/4″ (CV in/out), 1x 1/4″ (gate in/out), 1x 1/4″ (release)
Read the full review here. Find out more at sequential.com.
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Elektron Analog Four Mk II

Robust and designed to play well with others – thanks to CV ins-and-outs – the Analog Four MK II can be deployed as part of a larger system or on its own. This four-voice analogue synth comes with a built-in sequencer, arpeggiator, and reverb, chorus and delay effects.
The A4 lets you assign up to four notes to a voice, where each voice is made up of two oscillators and a sub. A popular on-the-go rig these days also pairs the A4 with the other Dark Trinity boxes from Elektron: the Analog RYTM, Analog Four and Octatrack. With these, you’re covered from beats to synths to samples.
Features:
Price: $1,499
Synthesis type: Subtractive
Polyphony: 4 voices
Keyboard: Single octave trigger keypad
Effects: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Overdrive
Other I/O: 4x 1/4″ (CV/Gate out)
Read our full review here. Find out more at elektron.se.
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Behringer UB-Xa

Behringer’s UB-Xa is a replica of the classic Oberheim OB-Xa, which needs no introduction, frankly. Although Behringer’s remake might not be on the same level, it does offer a surprisingly similar level of warmth in its sound.
It’s a 16-voice polyphonic synthesizer, faithfully recreating the iconic OB-Xa, offering eight vintage modes, dual VCFs, a 61-key poly after-touch keyboard, and modern additions like velocity, after-touch, 512 user program memories, and comprehensive MIDI implementation.
Features:

Price: $1,443/£1,135
Synthesis type: Subtractive
Polyphony: 16 voices
Keyboard: 61 keys

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DJ Harvey’s new Bali club is “the best on Earth”, according to ArtworkBritish dance music royalty DJ Harvey has opened “the best nightclub on Earth”, according to fellow DJ/producer, Artwork.

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Based on the Indonesian island as part of the Desa Potato Head beachside complex in the Seminyak region of the country, Klymax Discotheque opened on New Year’s Eve with an all-night set from the man himself.
The 400-capacity venue boasts an impressive sound system, according to those involved. Although full specifications on this are yet to be in the public domain, we do know that it was designed by Harvey with help from LA-based sound system engineer, George Stavro.
The club has a sprung dance floor and floor-to-ceiling perforated wood panelling. According to Mixmag Asia, the punctures get larger as the ceiling gets higher to enhance dancers’ acoustic experience.
One DJ who was able to experience this sound recently was Harvey’s colleague, now Amsterdam-based disco selector Artwork, who took to Instagram to write: “Imagine a room with studio control room grade sound treatment. 4 monster stacks and an old-school sprung dancefloor with ridiculous lights. I am a bit excited about Saturday I can tell you that for nuffnk… well a bit more [than] a bit if I’m honest.”
The next day, he returned to social media to write, “Last night was without doubt the best club I have ever played in.” One fan comments, “What is the spec of the sound system please? Us audio geeks need this detail,” to which Artwork responds, “It’s US that’s all I’ve been allowed to be told”.

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Klymax Discothque has been in the works since around 2019. During the build, Potato Head’s Creative Director Dan Mitchell revealed his decision to work with DJ Harvey, telling Mixmag Asia, “Usually you have a space and put a sound system in it but we had the luxury of being able to design the sound with the space holistically. And Harvey literally did the process by hand alongside myself and the team.
“Harvey very much embodies the spirit of David Mancuso, Larry Levan, and Ron Hardy—and he’s still living that today,” Dan says in the interview. “But he’s not a heritage act; he’s still very relevant. You go to his shows and it’s full of 21-year-olds, but he’s also a hero for a lot of people in the music industry, especially the ones I grew up with.”
According to Mitchell, Harvey has a keen eye for details: “If you want to put a disco ball up, he’ll tell you that you can’t have a disco ball up unless there is a certain amount of dust on it because apparently, when you have dust on a disco ball, it gives off a softer light than if it were freshly polished,” he says.
Alongside Klymax, Desa Potato Head acts as a creative hub for emerging artists on the island. There’s a rooftop music studio, a record store, an outdoor amphitheatre for performances – even an ‘art house’ exhibiting 5,000 artefacts from dance music history, provided by collector Steve Terry.
So far in Klymax, the likes of Nina Kraviz, Manfredas and Tornado Wallace have played. Carl Craig and Marcellus Pittman are set to visit the venue this month.
Find out more about Klymax Discotheque via Klymax.
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Heritage Audio unveil i73 PRO family European pro audio makers Heritage Audio introduce the i73 PRO family, the first USB-C audio interfaces to feature built-in Class A 73-style preamps.

The Crow Hill Company has released Shimmer Guitar, the fourth instrument in the FREE Vaults series
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NAMM 2024: Korg’s new portable record player takes inspiration from the iconic Vestax Handy TraxNAMM 2024: Korg has been on quite the roll the past week with its – frankly, impressive – string of releases set to make their debut at this year’s NAMM show. Joining the ranks of new products is the Handytraxx Play, the brand’s latest attempt at a portable record player that builds on the legacy of the iconic Vestax Handy Trax.

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Described as the “definitive tool for portablism”, Korg’s latest turntable/DJ-deck was designed in collaboration with former Vestax president, Toshihide Nakama, who sadly passed away before the project could be completed.
As it stands, the new Handytraxx Play evokes the spirit of the original, with the addition of a bunch of unique functions that go beyond both DJ and normal record players to allow for “full-fledged DJ play”.
To start, the Handytraxx features creative filters as well as a built-in looper with variable playback function. Cue function and monitoring allows for DJ play using the looper while listening to your record with your headphones. There’s also a crossfader with reverse mode for you to switch between tracks.
True to its promise of ‘on-the-go play’, the rather compact Handytraxx can be powered by AAA batteries or USB-C, and comes with built-in speakers. The unit also has a detachable control panel, replaceable crossfader, and is MM cartridge mountable.
There’s no word on the release date or pricing for the Handytraxx as of yet, though a non-playable prototype will be displayed at the Korg USA booth (Hall C 7003) at NAMM 2024.
In other news, Korg recently unveiled the Opsix mkII, a step up from the original Opsix promising “more variety than any single synth has ever been able to achieve before”.
For more info on the Handytraxx Play, head to Korg.
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Apple Music to pay artists 10% higher royalties for tracks in Spatial AudioApple Music has announced that it will now pay artists a royalty rate of up to 10% higher for tracks that are available in Spatial Audio format.

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In a letter sent out to its label partners on Monday (22 January) [as reported by Music Business News], the streaming service confirms that starting with January’s month-end payout, “pro-rata shares for Spatial Available plays will be calculated using a factor of 1.1 while Non-Spatial available plays will continue to use a factor of 1.”
“This change is not only meant to reward higher quality content, but also to ensure that artists are being compensated for the time and investment they put into mixing in Spatial.”
Apple also claims that it is seeing “wide adoption of Spatial from the biggest hitmakers worldwide,” and that more than 90 percent of Apple Music subscribers have listened to a song in the format. Plays for music available in Spatial Audio have also more than tripled in the last two years.
The move follows a recent Bloomberg report announcing Apple’s plans to “give added weighting” to streams of songs mixed in Dolby Atmos technology. Crucially, users don’t need to listen to the Atmos version of the song for artists to earn the bonus payout. What’s key is that the song is made available in that particular format. The Cupertino giant hopes that the new policy will motivate artists and labels to record and mix music in Dolby Atmos, even for previously released tracks.
Spatial audio made its debut on Apple Music back in 2021. Available at zero extra cost for subscribers, the format is supported by technology from Dolby Atmos, and strives to replicate the immersive, surround-sound quality of in-person music experiences.
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NAMM 2024: Korg is reissuing its legendary PS-3300 synth – but you’ll need $13,000 to spareNAMM 2024: One of the rarest and most coveted synthesizers in music history, the Korg PS-3300, is making a glorious return this year.

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With just 50 units ever produced by Korg between 1977 to 1981, the PS-3300 has long cemented its status as one of the most collectible units in synth history.
As the brand explains, the upcoming reissue will be a full-scale reissue of the original, led by same the Korg engineering team that successfully brought back iconic machines such as the MS-20, ARP ODYSSEY, miniKORG 700FS and ARP 2600 to critical acclaim.
The new semi-modular PS-3300 FS will consist of three synthesizer units (PSU-3301) paired with with mixer and utility sections (PSU-3302), as well as a 49-note keyboard and 49-voice analogue polyphony, up from the original’s 48. You’ll get three independent oscillators, plus multiple filters, envelopes and amplifiers for every note on its keyboard, for a whopping total of 147 analogue synth voices to work with.
Each PSU-3301 module is also equipped with 12 microtuning knobs, and while the three-band resonator found on the original design remains, the cadmium sulphide circuitry has been replaced with modern components in order to comply with modern safety regulations. There’s even a new panel memory function offering storage for 16 banks of 16 presets, allowing users to save a total of 256 sounds.
Other modern-day features include USB and MIDI jacks, and a dedicated librarian app for easy preset management.
Of the reissue, Yoshihito Yamada, Chief Engineer of Korg Analogue Synthesizers said: “Bringing back to life these legendary machines is not only a process of reproducing circuits and sounds, but also of learning and embracing the essence of the philosophy and development of synthesizers.”
“Through this project I was able to relive the history of Korg and a critical moment in the evolution of our synthesizers. This was an extremely valuable experience that provided an opportunity for Korg’s philosophy and technology to be carried on to future generations.”
The PS-3300 FS will be available in late 2024 and will be made to order, with an expected price of $13,000. In the meantime, a non-playable prototype version will be on display at the Korg USA Booth at this year’s NAMM show.
Learn more at Korg.
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Iron Mountain Entertainment Services (IMES) and Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., to serve as Premier Sponsors for Recording Academy P&E WingPremier Sponsors have been announced for the upcoming "A Celebration of Craft," held jointly by the Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers Wing® and the Recording Academy Songwriters & Composers Wing® at the GRAMMY Museum® in Downtown Los Angeles on Wed, Jan. 31, 2024. The celebration – a first joint GRAMMY® Week event for the Academy's craft Wings – will commence the Recording Academy's official events honoring the music community in the lead-up to the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards®.

Premier Sponsors include Iron Mountain Entertainment Services (IMES) and Qualcomm Technologies, International, Ltd. Additional sponsors will be announced shortly. A Celebration of Craft will honor Leslie Ann Jones, a seven-time GRAMMY winner and the first woman Chair of the Recording Academy’s Board of Trustees (1999-2001), who has spent over 40 years in the industry as a recording and mixing engineer and record producer. The event will also salute the year-round work of the Producers & Engineers and Songwriters & Composers Wings and shine a light on the people working behind the scenes to create the year's best musical works.

Lance Podell, senior vice president and general manager of Iron Mountain Entertainment Services, remarks, "Iron Mountain Entertainment Services is proud to serve as a Premier Sponsor at A Celebration of Craft, the first-ever collaborative event between the P&E and S&C Wings. Our close relationship with the Recording Academy helps raise awareness of the importance of archiving and preservation of music and intellectual property. GRAMMY Week is a prime time to come together with music's great creators to celebrate the industry's accomplishments and prepare for what is to come."

Dino Bekis, vice president and general manager, wearables and mixed signal solutions, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. says, "We couldn't be more excited to once again be part of GRAMMY Week as Premier Sponsors of A Celebration of Craft. The dedication and passion that artists, songwriters, producers, and engineers pour into their music is only realized when listeners can experience it exactly as imagined. According to our latest State of Sound Report, listeners overwhelmingly prioritize premium audio experiences, with over 73% of respondents expressing their commitment to continuously improving sound quality with each device purchase. We're delighted to be able to provide such an important piece of this creative experience thanks to the Snapdragon Sound technology suite."

"A Celebration of Craft could not happen without our Premier Sponsors," states Maureen Droney, Vice President of the Producers & Engineers Wing. "This is our first year holding our GRAMMY Week event jointly with the Songwriters & Composers Wing, and we couldn't be more enthusiastic to share this event with the S&C Wing. This evening celebrates the hard work of the talented individuals who labor behind the scenes to create the best of what our industry has to offer. With that in mind, we acknowledge our Premier Sponsors, without whom this event would not be possible. We are enormously appreciative of their partnership in helping us to host this special evening."

Susan Stewart, Senior Managing Director of the Songwriters & Composers Wing, adds, "On behalf of the Songwriters & Composers Wing, we are excited to join our Premier Sponsors and the Producers & Engineers Wing for A Celebration of Craft, the first GRAMMY Week event for the Songwriters & Composers Wing since our founding in 2021. IMES and Qualcomm Technologies are both industry leaders at what they do, and I look forward to our attendees sharing the room with them to exchange ideas and celebrate the industry's accomplishments."

A Celebration of Craft will take place just days before the Recording Academy will honor the Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical and Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical Categories in the General Field of the GRAMMY Awards® for the first time at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

The Recording Academy announced these additions in June 2023 after they were voted on and passed by the Recording Academy's Board of Trustees in May 2023; relocating these Categories allows all GRAMMY voters to participate in the voting process for these non-genre-specific Categories and recognize excellence in the important fields of producing and songwriting.

Media RSVP for A Celebration Of Craft is mandatory, and space is limited. Please email grammyawards@rcpmk.com to RSVP.

GRAMMY Week culminates with the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on Sun, Feb. 4, 2024, broadcasting live on the CBS Television Network and streaming live and on-demand on Paramount+ at 8-11:30 p.m. ET/5-8:30 p.m. PT. Learn more about how to watch the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Media assets for GRAMMY season and events can be found here.

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