Here’s another sneak preview of the upcoming modular synthesizer documentary, I Dream Of Wires.
Canadian electronic artist Solvent (Jason Amm) created an all-modular synthesizer based soundtrack for the documentary. The challenge allowed him the opportunity to work with a vast array of modular synthesizers, both new and vintage.
In the video, you can see the array of modular synthesizers that he worked with in creating the soundtrack and to hear his thoughts on what he learned from the process.
In this synthesis tutorial video, Adam Pietruszko looks at using tuned ring modulation.
Below, he takes a look at ring modulation techniques:
In celebration of Bob Moog‘s birthday, Google created an awesome web based synthesizer – the Moog Doodle Synthesizer, aka the ‘MiniGoog’.
In this video, Moog’s Chief engineer, Cyril Lance, explains the doodle’ s capabilities and how they relate to the classic MiniMoog design.
via MoogMusicInc
Cwejman has introduced a new Eurorack module, the DP-1 Dynamic Processor.
The DP-1 is a one knob compressor, with additional features for dynamic treatment of music material in ‘standard and some unique ways’.
Korg is looking for input from its Facebook fans:
Skys the limit: If you could add any feature to any Korg product, what would it be and why?
Great question….and they’ve already received some interesting feedback, ranging from MIDI on the Monotribe to re-releasing the MS-20.
It’s great to see that Korg is looking for input from its customers & potential customers. With that in mind – what would you like to see Korg build next? Would you rather see them tweak one of their existing products, bring back a classic or come up with something new?
This video, by Dvorkys, is a Korg Kronos ‘video song’ style cover of the original Knight Rider theme, by Stu Phillips.
This Roland Juno-60 is a great sounding keyboard synthesizer from 1982. In the video above, via MusicMarketingTV, Marko Ettlich demonstrates the range and power of the Juno-60.
The Juno-60 features:
If you’ve used the Juno-60, let us know what you think of it!
Sunday Synth Jam: This video captures a live performance, Current, by synthesist Martin Peters.
Technical details below.
Hacker & Commodore 64 expert Jeri Ellsworth wowed visitors to the Bay Area Maker Faire with her Commodore 64 Bass Guitar.
Ellsworth noted via Twitter that it uses the SID chip and is based on an FPGA - a re-implementation of the Commodore-64 computer using reconfigurable logic chips. See the video below for an overview of the instrument from Ellsworth.
Saturday Synth Porn: Jacob Watters wanted more from his Korg Monotron, so he created the Megatron, a MIDI and voltage controlled bass synth, based on the Montron.
Mods include: