Every year, the world's most passionate synthesists come together for the Superbooth show in Berlin. It's three days of hands-on demos, conversations, and music-making, with new product releases abounding from the global community of brands that present at the show.
Reverb is back in Berlin for the show, and this year, we've got some special things planned, including our SuperStylo Sweepstakes, where one lucky winner will receive five Stylophone instruments.
Enter to win the giveaway below, and follow along as we cover the most exciting instruments and moments throughout Superbooth, which runs from May 8 through May 10.
Enter Reverb's SuperStylo Sweepstakes
Your chance to win five Stylophone instruments is here—including a new Dubreq Stylophone S1, Stylophone Theremin, Stylophone Stylosette Keys, and Stylophone Beat drum synth, and a used 1969 Stylophone Electronic Organ.
The lucky winner of our sweepstakes will win all five machines—but you must have a Reverb account to be eligible. If you don't, first make your Reverb account.
Sweepstakes are open through May 29, 2025 at 11:59:59 PM CST (05:59:59 AM on May 30, 2025 GMT).
No purchase necessary. Legal residents of the United States (including D.C.), Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Denmark, Austria, Australia, Switzerland and the Netherlands who are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in their country of residence. Entrants must have a Reverb account in good standing at time of prize draw. Void where prohibited. Subject to Official Rules. here.
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Make Noise Polimaths
Hot on the heels of the newly released MultiMod and Jumbler comes another Make Noise module: the Polimaths. Like the previous two releases, this module is part of the brand's new Universal Synthesizer System series, which takes a new analog approach to multi-voice/multi-channel electronic instruments.
The Polimaths function generator follows up the popular Maths module, taking things up to eight channels from the original's two. It also packs a bunch of new functionality—features such as activate, spread, channel index, and span—and includes an oscillation section for creating more complex envelope shapes.
Make Noise anticipates that the Polimaths will be available by the end of this summer.
Oxi Instruments' Oxi One MKII
The new MKII version of the popular OXI One aims to provide fans with even more of what made the original an inspiring tool for creation and performance.
The most-requested feature was more tracks, and the MKII delivers on that front with support for eight independent sequencers (up from the original's four) allowing for up to 64 tracks when using multitrack mode.
The OXI One MKII also features a more configurable workflow, with additional mode buttons for increasing functionality and making customization easier. Check out the video for a more in-depth look at what else is new.
Shop now: Oxi Instruments OXI One MKII, Oxi Instruments OXI One (original)
UDO Audio Super 8 Plus & Ribbon Controller
UDO Audio unveiled a big, 20-voice upgrade to their popular Super 8 model. The upgrade comes in the form of a pair of cards that will be available to anyone who already has the Super 8 model.
Also new for 2025 is the brand's RBN-1 Ribbon Controller, which was unveiled a few months ago. Those familiar with the UDO Audio Gemini will already be familiar with this ribbon controller as it's a feature of that synth, but now players can take the ribbon and connect it to any synth they'd like.
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Messenger: How Does Moog's Latest Monosynth Compare?
Moog has unveiled the Messenger for Superbooth 2025, leading to some snarky commentary from synth heads that can be summed up with, "Oh yeah, another Moog monosynth? What's new?" Well, we're here to tell ya.
We put the Messenger to the test against 7 other monosynths from Moog's present and past, including all-time classics like the Minimoog Model D, modern classics like the Mother-32 and SubPhatty, and a whole lot of subtractive synthesis flavors in between.
How does it compare? Watch the full video to see. The Messenger is available now for $899. All other synths in the video can be found abundantly on Reverb.
Frap Tools' Magnolia
With a decade of Eurorack module-making experience under their belts, the crew at Frap Tools is showcasing the Magnolia, the company's first keyboard-based synth.
The 8-voice analog thru-zero FM polyphonic synth also includes waveshapers and wavefolders, and "fat resonant filters" in an attempt to merge West Coast synthesis and subtractive sounds.
Add to this the sleek aesthetic of the front panel, and you'll see why it became one of the talks of the show even before Superbooth began. Two pre-production units will be displayed at the show, while Frap Tools hopes to have production units available as early as this summer.
1010music Bento
Right before Superbooth gets underway, 1010music has announced the Bento, a more feature-rich "sampling production lab" in a slightly larger form factor than the rest of its line, while still being plenty portable.
The 24-bit flagship sampler offers eight assignable tracks, 16 pads, eight rotary knobs, and a 7-inch touchscreen, an onboard slicer and loop station, along with a library of instruments, sounds, and effects. There's also a flexible, scene-based sequencer, with the ability to create up to four sequences for each track.
The Bento is $899 and will begin shipping in mid-May.
Polyend MESS (Multi-Effect Step Sequencer) Pedal
"Why sequence effects? Because it's cooler than not sequencing effects." That's the pitch from Polyend for the MESS. With 120 digital effects, you can begin by creating standard effects chains, but from there, you can sequence the individual parameters of each effect, adding as much movement, change, or unpredictability to your sounds as you'd like.
Polyend MESS will be available in late June for $599.
Download Clodagh's Superbooth Samples Pt. 1 for Free
London-based DJ and producer Clodagh will be at the show with Reverb this year, using this sample pack to demo some of Superbooth's new gear, which you'll soon see—and hear—on some upcoming videos.
Download this range of drum hits, loops, and vibey melodic samples for free. And follow along on Instagram to see Clodagh put them into action.