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Morphor Echon 6 BBD Resonator Synthesizer

The ECHON 6 is the world’s first polyphonic synthesizer based around BBD (Bucket-Brigade Delay) resonators.… Read More Morphor Echon 6 BBD Resonator Synthesizer

May 14, 2026May 14, 20266 Comments

Shut Up & Play: Sounds Of The Erica Synths Steampipe

The Erica Synths Steampipe is a physical modelling synthesizer, developed in collaboration with Dutch company 112.dB.… Read More Shut Up & Play: Sounds Of The Erica Synths Steampipe

January 26, 2026January 26, 202615 Comments

Strymon SuperKar+ Packs 32 Physical Modeling Voices Into A 12hp Eurorack Module

Advanced Karplus-Strong synthesis allows you to dial in bowed strings, plucked or struck tones, pipes, tuned percussion, and more.… Read More Strymon SuperKar+ Packs 32 Physical Modeling Voices Into A 12hp Eurorack Module

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025Leave a comment

New Synth, Tetrad, Combines Physical Modeling & Granular Synthesis

Tetrad takes four oscillators, routes them in combination through a Quad AM processor that works like a pseudo-sequencer, a specifically tailored Granulator, and four physically modeled plate resonators.… Read More New Synth, Tetrad, Combines Physical Modeling & Granular Synthesis

June 21, 202510 Comments

Physical Modeling Synthesis With The Yamaha VL1

Here’s a look at the pioneering Yamaha VL1, a flagship synth from the ’90s that’s based on physical modeling.… Read More Physical Modeling Synthesis With The Yamaha VL1

June 2, 2025June 2, 202512 Comments

Pyra Physical Modeling MPE Synthesizer Now Available As A Pay-What-You-Want Download

Developer Iftah has introduced Pyra, a 12-voice expressive string modeling Max 4 Live synthesizer. … Read More Pyra Physical Modeling MPE Synthesizer Now Available As A Pay-What-You-Want Download

April 20, 20253 Comments

Naada Collection I Brings Physically Modeled Indian + Asian Instruments To GeoShred

Wizdom Music and moForte have released Naada Instruments for GeoShred, physically modeled virtual instruments, designed to be are expressive and interactive. … Read More Naada Collection I Brings Physically Modeled Indian + Asian Instruments To GeoShred

November 10, 2022November 10, 20221 Comment

An Introduction To Physical Modeling Synthesis

Synthesist Sarah Feldman offers an introduction to physical modeling synthesis…… Read More An Introduction To Physical Modeling Synthesis

May 14, 2021May 14, 20217 Comments

GeoShred Pro 5 Adds Support For GeoSWAM Physically Modeled Instruments

Wizdom Music let us know that they’ve released GeoShred Pro 5, a major update to their iPad software instrument that makes GeoSWAM physically modeled instruments available to be played with GeoShred’s touchscreen interface or with a hardware MPE controller.

October 26, 20204 Comments

String Studio VS-3 Now Multitimbral

Applied Acoustic Systems has released String Studio VS-3, a software synthesizer in which a collection of string oscillators replace the traditional VCOs, DCOs, and operators as the main sound source.… Read More String Studio VS-3 Now Multitimbral

December 7, 20181 Comment

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