Our team is already on site at one of the most important events in the world of synthesizers – Superbooth 2025 in Berlin! This annual trade show brings together manufacturers from all over the globe to showcase the latest innovations in synthesizers, effects, modular gear, and pro audio technology.
In the coming days, we’ll be sharing highlights from the most exciting premieres and booths – follow everything on our Instagram. Want to stay up to date with the latest gear? Keep an eye on our coverage – we’ll handpick the most interesting releases that will soon appear in the Wired Tunes lineup.
Neumann RIME – immersive headphone monitoring
The new Neumann RIME software enables NDH 20 and NDH 30 headphone users to monitor spatial audio in Dolby Atmos. It’s based on measurements from a professional Neumann studio using the KU 100 microphone and MA 1 system. RIME offers incredibly precise spatial perception and supports OSC-based head tracking. It will be available for testing in our showroom soon!
AEA 1029 – first compressor from the ribbon mic masters
The AEA 1029 is a new fully analog stereo VCA compressor in a compact half-rack enclosure. Built with top-tier components, it offers Peak/RMS detection modes, Dry/Wet parallel compression mix, and full control over threshold and ratio. Perfect for AEA ribbon mics and stereo setups alike.
Audeze LCD-S20 – new closed-back planars with SLAM tech
The Audeze LCD-S20 is the most affordable model in the LCD series – and the first closed-back! It features new SLAM technology delivering dynamic bass down to 10 Hz (+6 dB) with low distortion. High build quality, planar drivers, and great comfort make it an ideal choice for mixing and recording.
Xaoc Devices Samarkanda – next-gen 4-channel delay
Samarkanda from Xaoc Devices is a digital delay designed for live performance. It offers four independent channels with up to 15 s of delay each (60 s total), loop and reverse functions, and granular modulation. Supports 1V/oct control and sync or continuous operation. A dream tool for modular explorers.
Rupert Neve Designs RNDI-M – premium compact DI box
The new version of the popular RNDI fits into a compact pedalboard-sized enclosure and keeps the same high-end internals: discrete Class A design, RND transformers, frequency response from <5 Hz to >90 kHz, and a max input level of +20.5 dBu. Ideal for guitars, basses, synths, and keyboards.
Bastl Instruments Kastle 2 Wave Bard – pocket sample player
Wave Bard is a new member of the Kastle series – a patchable stereo sample player with up to 89 s mono or 44 s stereo memory, granular support, loops, filters, and effects. It can be modulated using LFOs, an internal clock generator, patterns, or external CV.
New Doepfer modules – six fresh premieres
Doepfer introduced six new modules at Superbooth, including: A-155-2 sequencer with ratcheting and presets, A-149-3 random voltage generator, A-119-2 compact preamp, A-145-2 slim LFO, A-188-9 high-speed VCO for Karplus-Strong synthesis, and A-198-2 tape controller update.
Make Noise Jumbler – 6-channel crossfader for creative routing
Jumbler is a new NUSS-series module for mixing, routing, and crossfading 6 audio or CV signals using Rotate and Radiate controls. Built on 36 analog VCAs, perfect for smooth transitions and experimental patching.
OXI ONE MKII – new features and more power
OXI Instruments presented the updated OXI ONE MKII sequencer. It supports up to 64 tracks, 8 sequencers, new performance mode, Accumulator and Repeat engines, extended modulation (8 LFOs/sequencers), dedicated app, and a larger OLED display. Built for advanced MIDI and CV control.
Erica Synths HexDrums – analog drum machine
HexDrums is a powerful drum machine based on Mutant Drum DNA. It features 10 sound sources (2 kicks, snare, clap, rim, hats, cymbals), individual outputs, 64-step sequencing, ratcheting, and micro-timing. Designed for both stage and studio.
Frap Tools Magnolia – through-zero FM in a keyboard synth
Magnolia is an 8-voice analog polysynth with through-zero FM oscillators, wavefolding, PWM, dual LP/HP filters, and a Fatar keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch. Designed for expressive play, blending East and West Coast synthesis philosophies.
Expressive E Osmose 2.1 – new firmware with presets and effects
Osmose received a 2.1 firmware update: 80 new presets, new effects (bitcrusher, saturation, pitch shift), improved reverbs, PWM oscillator, and simplified editors for various sound types. Try it out soon in our showroom!
UDO Audio Super 8 – upgrade to 20 voices!
UDO revealed a Voice Upgrade Kit for the Super 8 – a new board increases voices from 16 to 20 (or 10 binaural). Installation is plug & play, and firmware 1.32 brings MIDI fixes and improved Dual mode panning.
1010music Bento – new groovebox with touchscreen
Bento is a standalone production unit with a 7" touchscreen, 16 pads, 8 encoders, 24-bit sampling, LFOs, effects, granular and slicing. Includes three stereo I/Os, MIDI TRS, and battery power for up to 3 hours.
Xaoc Devices Oradea – 4-band resonator
Oradea is a quad resonator module with precise CV control over each band (frequency, level, resonance) and Excite inputs for pinging. Excellent for acoustic modeling and experimental synthesis.
Xaoc Devices Arad – Oradea expander
Arad adds individual audio inputs per band, manual ping buttons, and mute triggers to Oradea. Greatly increases flexibility and usability in modular setups.
Moog Messenger – modern monosynth with wavefolder
Messenger is an analog monosynth with two oscillators, hybrid wavefolder, multimode ladder filter with bass compensation, two LFOs, and loopable ADSR envelopes. Includes a 64-step sequencer, 256 presets, and full CV/MIDI I/O.
Make Noise Polimaths – 8-channel function generator
Successor to Maths – Polimaths offers 8 independent rise/fall channels that can be turned into oscillators (saw, triangle, ramp), loop modes, and chaining with a second Polimaths. Part of the larger NUSS system.
PPG 1002 – revival of a '70s classic
Wolfgang Palm and Cornel Hecht presented a reissue of the PPG 1002 analog synth – keeping the original architecture but adding MIDI, velocity, new waves, and modulation. A real treat for collectors and vintage synth fans.
Coming soon to Wired Tunes!
As always, we’re planning to bring the newest releases to our store and showroom in Warsaw as soon as possible. That way, you’ll be able to test the latest gear even before official launches in many other countries.
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