Keith McMillen Instruments’ QuNexus Controller Now Shipping

qunexus-keyboardKeith McMillen Instruments has just announced that they have begun shipping their QuNexus Smart Sensor Keyboard Controller to customers around the world.

The QuNexus features KMI’s Smart Sensor technology which transmits pressure, tilt, polyphonic aftertouch, and velocity. QuNexus also supports CV, MIDI, USB, and OSC, for maximum flexibility.

“QuNexus is the most important evolution in keyboards since the Erard Escapement was introduced to pianos in 1821,” said KMI founder, Keith McMillen. “QuNexus gives keyboardists forms of expression that were only available to string and horn players. Although playful in appearance, it performs and feels like a serious instrument.” Continue reading

Synthesis Fundamentals Explained In New Poster Series

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The Bob Moog Foundation has released a new series of posters that explain the fundamentals of synthesis.

This set of seven 11″x17″ posters covers these topics:

  • What is a waveform?
  • What is an oscillator?
  • What is a filter?
  • What is an envelope?
  • What is an amp?
  • What is a harmonic?
  • What is an L.F.O.?

The Fundamentals of Synthesis posters are available individually, or as a set for US $25.

Free Synth For Mac, Gimmick Mini, Offers Twisted Waveform Synthesis

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Gimmick Mini is a free synthesizer for OS X that generates oscillator waveforms by considering how many times to ‘twist’ the wave

Here’s what the creator has to say about Gimmick’s approach:

Gimmick?s oscillator creates waveform by setting how many times to twist it in a cycle and then divides it by scanning up and down direction, finally player can also determine ratios of each turning points.

Note: The developer notes that “Gimmick synth is under ongoing development”, so you might encounter some beta glitches.

Here’s an audio demo: Continue reading