The developers of the Synthino XM have started a kickstarted campaign for the new hardware synth. A spokesperson told us, "The Synthino XM is completely new polyphonic synthesizer with unique features running on a powerful hardware platform. It is compact, well-constructed, open source, and absolutely beautiful. Most importantly, it is really fun to play whether you are a musician or you just want to make some noise."

Features:

• 5-note polyphony for superb playability
• 12 waveforms, 4 drum samples
• 12-bit audio at 25KHz output rate
• 4 MIDI channels, each with separate waveform and ADSR envelope
• low pass filter with cutoff frequency and resonance controls
• 2 independent low frequency oscillators (LFOs): pitch and filter
• selectable waveform for LFOs
• 1V p-p audio output voltage with enough current to drive headphones
• arpeggiator mode, up to 16 notes
• 4 arpeggiator patterns: up, down, up-down, random
• 4 built-in arpeggiator chords or use MIDI to specify up to 16 notes
• arpeggiator pitch transposition control
• tempo control with MIDI clock input
• 16-step live performance "groovebox" sequencer
• pitch fine-tuning adjustment
• programmable/upgradable over USB

Pricing and Availability:
$129

More information:

• Synthino XM