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Arturia iProphet

The Arturia iProphet is the reincarnation of the classic Prophet VS from the 80s. In other words, it is a powerful software for iPod. This legendary synthesizer that many outstanding musicians used back in the day created amazing sounds. Today you can bring those sounds back to life with the iPad version. For example, use…
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Arturia iSem

A classic synthesizer has been reimagined: it’s the Arturia iSem software for iPad 2 and OS 6.0 or later. Included, you’ll find all original parameters of the classic Oberheim SEM as well as other goodies. For example, you’ll have two oscillators with the sawtooth waveform and a variable pulse wave to enhance with sine wave…
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Arturia iMini

The Arturia iMini is a software recreation of the iconic and classic monosynth that Dr. Bob Moog developed back in the 70s. The original monosynth was a 3-1/2 octave keyboard whose design aimed at being portable in comparison to other modular systems of the epoch. During that time, it became really popular with bands. For…
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MiniNova by Novation

The MiniNova, by Novation, is a powerful synthesizer with a great sound that comes in a particularly small size. To be more specific, it comes preloaded with 246 sounds. Additionally, it has some extra space to save another 128 of your own creations. But that isn’t enough: it too provides a patch librarian for you…
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Launch Control XL

The Launch Control XL is a music production controller by Novation. It has 24 knobs arranged in three rows and lit by a multicolor LED function. The latter helps you to distinguish between your different assignments, which is highly practical. Plus, this controller has eight faders for total control over your levels. Similarly, it has…
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Theremin

A theremin is an electronic musical instrument that the performer can control without the need of touching it. Its name comes from its creator Leon Theremin, the man who patented it back in 1928. This is a very curious instrument that consists of two metal antennas that can sense your hand’s relative position. As a…
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Moog Matriarch

Moog Music Inc is a manufacturer of electronic musical instruments whose foundation dates back to 1953 in Asheville, North Carolina, in the United States. It is famous for designing the world’s first commercial synthesizer in the 70s and possessing unique sounds. But, in particular, the Moog Matriarch is a patchable four-note paraphonic analogue synthesizer with…
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nanoKONTROL Studio

Korg‘s nanoKontrol Studio is a MIDI controller, compact yet powerful, that you can easily set up on your computer. In other words, it’s a a versatile, on-the-move, piece of equipment. You can connect it, via USB or Smart Bluetooth, to your iPad or iPhone and its music apps. Similarly, you can connect it to your…
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nanoKEY Studio

Korg‘s nanoKEY Studio is a mobile-friendly MIDI keyboard you can connect via USB or wirelessly to your PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet. It’s a compact but powerful studio that provides a keyboard, trigger pads, knobs, and a square touchpad. This touchpad in particular makes everything even more interesting. Moreover, it lets you express your inspiration…
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microKEY Air

Korg‘s microKEY Air is a Bluetooth MIDI Keyboard and controller available in 25 / 37 / 49 / 61 configurations. With it, you can connect wirelessly to an iPad, iPhone, Mac, or Windows. And you do so with its Bluetooth smart low energy MIDI connectivity. Similarly, you can connect it to music apps. For example,…
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