Time is running out for some last-minute Christmas shopping, but fortunately, there have been plenty of new software and hardware releases recently.

With the festive season almost in full swing and the temptations of black Friday in the mirror, it would be an understatement to say that many synth enthusiasts feel the pinch in their wallets.

A few more virtual instruments and plug-ins have recently been released that synth enthusiasts might find useful. Here’s a quick round-up of the most notable ones. 

Mexico City based Oficina de Sonido, created by Daniel Llermaly, has launched a Kickstarter for a gateway to the Euroracksystem, named My First Modular.

From free software to new hardware there are plenty of exciting developments in the synth sphere. Here’s a quick round-up of the most notable new releases.

Whether you want to spoil yourself or a fellow synth enthusiast for Christmas, invest in some new hardware or software, or simply want something free to try out there’s been a number of new release

There have been several synth-related projects on Kickstarter recently and all of them were successfully backed very quickly.

Zeppelin Design Labs, the company that specializes in offering customers the gratifying experience of building their own gear, has released the Noisette Optical Theremin.

Synthesizer hardware is not cheap, but a few lucky people might be able to get their hands on some new goodies thanks to a few giveaways and raffles that are currently active.

Synthesizer enthusiasts looking for something new and innovative to back on Kickstarter should check out WoFi by Kiviak Instruments, based in the South of France and Germany.

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