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This is pretty complicated – but it’s a demo of a virtual Optigan, being controlled by a real Optigan that’s been converted into being a MIDI controller. 

Here are the details from peahix on YouTube:

This is an Optigan (actually the first one I ever owned) that’s been converted to a MIDI controller (aka the Midigan) for the purpose of controlling Optigan emulation software developed in Reaktor (aka the Reaktigan). Braden Diotte did the Optigan midi mod for me (using guts from an M-audio midi controller keyboard) and Patrick Keller wrote the Reaktor Optigan emulation. 

Essentially, for live shows, I needed something more reliable and flexible than a real Optigan, but didn’t want to give up the unique interface, so that’s why this exists. The software is still a work in progress. You can load any sounds you want into it, as demonstrated in the video. 

At some point we plan to make this software available (probably converted to a stand-alone app) as well as basic instructions for making a midi controller out of an Optigan (hopefully a dead one!). 

If you’re interested in a virtual Optigan, let peahix know!

via LivePA – The video above shows what happens when someone decides that Korg’s sense of design just isn’t up to snuff. Blue LEDs and a sweet paint job on the case are obviously the answer! 

I love that Korg’s Electribe gear is cheap enough that people can do crazy stuff with them.

TheUmbrellaCo is doing some gorgeous mods and bends to Casio SK-1 samplers, turning them into Suitcase SK-1s. 

Here’s a promo video for a Suitcase SK-1, The Gypsy:

via HighlyLiquid

“Ohm” is a series of electronic lo-fi noiseboxes/recorders made with laser cut grey cardboard.

The interface and the inner circuits are printed with a special conductive paint. By touching the printed surface the user can modify the sound in different ways.

I love the way this project is so lo fi, and how the case is the interface and the circuits.

This project was directed by designer Barak Asher during 2008, Shenkar College of Design, Israel.

TASCAM has released GigaStudio 4., its Windows sampling workstation.

New features include the QuickSound database tool, additions to the QuickEdit interface and user interface improvements.

GigaStudio 4 features:

• Supports 64-bit operating systems like XP64 and Windows Vista 64 (32-bit version also available).
• Unlimited polyphony.
• 96kHz/24-bit sample support.
• 128 MIDI channel playback.
• embedded GigaPulse convolution reverb.
• iMIDI rule programming includes legato mode, round-robin, alternation, portamento, dynamic expression filters and more to add realism to sampled performances.
• Sound Libraries from SONiVOX, Larry Seyer Digital, Project SAM, Wavelore.

GigaStudio 4 is available now with an MSRP of $599 USD. The GigaStudio 3 Orchestra to GigaStudio 4 Upgrade is $199 USD.