The new Synclavier Ork II keyboard mixes features from both the Synclavier II and Regen models into one powerful music machine. This famous brand started in the 1970s, creating some of the first digital sound makers. Their Synclavier II (nicknamed ORK) lets musicians build custom sounds through additive methods, FM techniques, and audio samples.
New England Digital ran the Synclavier business until it closed in 1993. The brand stayed quiet for 26 years until it launched Synclavier GO for iOS devices. Then, in 2022, it made a bigger splash with the Regen desktop unit, which brought back the classic sound engine but made it way stronger than before.
This upcoming Ork II plans to include every sound-making trick from past models, plus new improvements. Musicians can expect additive and FM sound creation, filters, and sample playback with resynthesis abilities. The company says these features will work better and offer more options than previous versions.
Players will find premium effects built right in, including rich reverbs and rhythm-making echo boxes. The Ork II also adds modulation effects like flangers and phase shifters. A multi-track recorder comes standard, letting you capture internal sounds, outside instruments, and audio tracks all at once.
The team wants to make using the Ork II feel natural and easy. They plan to include a sharp-looking touchscreen alongside real knobs and buttons for fast control. No price tag exists yet, but after talking with the creators, industry expert Andrew thinks it might cost as much as the Groove Engine 3rd Wave synthesizer.
This sounds like an exciting music project. Hopefully the controls feel more direct and enjoyable than the recent Regen desktop model. The menu system and touchscreen approach on that unit felt somewhat awkward. Keep watching for updates as more details become available.
New England Digital ran the Synclavier business until it closed in 1993. The brand stayed quiet for 26 years until it launched Synclavier GO for iOS devices. Then, in 2022, it made a bigger splash with the Regen desktop unit, which brought back the classic sound engine but made it way stronger than before.
This upcoming Ork II plans to include every sound-making trick from past models, plus new improvements. Musicians can expect additive and FM sound creation, filters, and sample playback with resynthesis abilities. The company says these features will work better and offer more options than previous versions.
Players will find premium effects built right in, including rich reverbs and rhythm-making echo boxes. The Ork II also adds modulation effects like flangers and phase shifters. A multi-track recorder comes standard, letting you capture internal sounds, outside instruments, and audio tracks all at once.
The team wants to make using the Ork II feel natural and easy. They plan to include a sharp-looking touchscreen alongside real knobs and buttons for fast control. No price tag exists yet, but after talking with the creators, industry expert Andrew thinks it might cost as much as the Groove Engine 3rd Wave synthesizer.
This sounds like an exciting music project. Hopefully the controls feel more direct and enjoyable than the recent Regen desktop model. The menu system and touchscreen approach on that unit felt somewhat awkward. Keep watching for updates as more details become available.
