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MIDI 40th Anniversary Celebration Coming To 2023 NAMM Show

At the 2023 NAMM Show, The MIDI Association will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface).… Read More MIDI 40th Anniversary Celebration Coming To 2023 NAMM Show

March 22, 2023March 22, 20231 Comment

Kodamo MASK1 Bitmask Synthesizer Coming Soon, Here’s A Sneak Preview

Kodamo – makers of the EssenceFM synthesizer – shared a sneak preview of their upcoming MASK1, a polyphonic synthesizer which uses Kodamo’s exclusive Bitmask synthesis, combined with resonant filters.… Read More Kodamo MASK1 Bitmask Synthesizer Coming Soon, Here’s A Sneak Preview

March 22, 2023March 22, 20237 Comments

New 5-Tier Rack System Lets You Go Big With Your Moog-Style 60HP Eurorack Synthesizer

Enjoy Electronics has introduced the N-Rack 5, a 5-tier rack system that lets you go big with Moog-style Eurorack systems.… Read More New 5-Tier Rack System Lets You Go Big With Your Moog-Style 60HP Eurorack Synthesizer

March 22, 2023March 22, 20232 Comments

Is This The Ultimate Elektron Performance Setup?

While the Elektron ‘Dark Trinity’ combo of the Analog Four, Octatrack and Analog RYTM has long been recognized by fans as a classic setup, this rig is weighted towards more recent introductions.… Read More Is This The Ultimate Elektron Performance Setup?

March 22, 20232 Comments

Behringer Previews Entire Line Of ‘Boogerfooger’ Knockoffs

Behringer today previewed an entire line of hardware effects modules, based on classic Big Briar/Moog Music Moogerfooger effects.… Read More Behringer Previews Entire Line Of ‘Boogerfooger’ Knockoffs

March 22, 2023March 22, 202326 Comments

The Haxaphone Is A DIY Hackable Saxophone

The Haxophone is an inexpensive open source ‘hackable saxaphone’, based on a Raspberry Pi HAT.… Read More The Haxaphone Is A DIY Hackable Saxophone

March 22, 20232 Comments

GRP Synthesizer A1 Works Standalone Or As A Eurorack Synth Voice

Italian synth maker GRP Synthesizer has introduced a new compact analog synth, the GRP A1.… Read More GRP Synthesizer A1 Works Standalone Or As A Eurorack Synth Voice

March 21, 2023March 21, 20235 Comments

Yamaha DX9 Alternate Firmware Makes It A 6-Op, DX7-Compatible Synth

Free firmware for the Yamaha DX9 synthesizer turns it into a 6-operator, DX7 compatible synth.… Read More Yamaha DX9 Alternate Firmware Makes It A 6-Op, DX7-Compatible Synth

March 20, 2023March 20, 202316 Comments

Julia Bondar Live Modular Techno Performance At Superbooth 2022

Here’s a live modular performance by electronic music artist, singer and songwriter Julia Bondar.… Read More Julia Bondar Live Modular Techno Performance At Superbooth 2022

March 20, 20233 Comments

‘Love On A Real Train’ Roland MC-707 Cover

Here’s a Roland MC-707 cover of the Tangerine Dream classic, ‘Love on a Real Train’, from the soundtrack of Risky Business.… Read More ‘Love On A Real Train’ Roland MC-707 Cover

March 19, 2023March 20, 20235 Comments

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