Arturia today introduced Synclavier V – a new version of the classic Synclavier digital synthesizer for OS X & Windows. New England Digital’s Synclavier was originally introduced in 1979, and, back then, cost as much as a house. But, because of its unique capabilities, the Synclavier quickly found its way into top studios, movie soundtracks and recordings, including iconic… Read More $200,000 Synclavier Synthesizer Now A $200 App
Today french soft- and hardware synth maker Arturia introduced the V Collection 5, their latest software instruments bundle, which includes five new instruments: the Synclavier, the Farfisa, the [Hammond] B3, the Stage 73, and a collection of classic pianos.
Spotted at Moogfest 2016 – this memorial to to synth heroes that have died this year, Keith Emerson and Isao Tomita.
At Moogfest 2016, Moog is piloting production of a new Minimoog Model D synthesizer – a ‘painstaking recreation of the original’ that also offers a few new tricks. Moog has made new Minimoog circuit boards and used the original parts, in order to recreate the classic synth’s sound. But they’ve also incorporated sensible updates, including a… Read More Moog Minimoog Model D Reissue Hands-On Demo
At Moogfest 2016, being held in Durham, NC Thursday May 19 – Sun May 22, we spotted three new Eurorack modules that are still to be announced.
At Moogfest 2016, Moog Music today reintroduced the Minimoog Model D. The company has taken what it learned about 70s synth parts and manufacturing in reissuing the classic Moog Modulars, and is applying it to recreating the iconic Minimoog. Moog is doing a soft launch of the reissued Model D at Moogfest, and is piloting… Read More Moog Brings Back Minimoog Model D Synthesizer
Propellerhead Software today announced Reason 9, the latest version of their music production software. The updated Reason introduces a host of new devices, sounds, and creative tools.
Bastl Instruments introduced a new product today at Moogfest 2016: the bitRanger, a handheld, patchable analog logic computer. Designer Peter Edwards (at right, in Tyrolean hat) a.k.a. Casper Electronics, says the bitRanger “brings together the legacy of the previous products debuted at Moogfest: the Moog Werkstatt and the [Teenage Engineering] Pocket Operator and bridges both… Read More Moogfest 2016: Bastl Instruments Intros bitRanger, ‘Patchable Handheld Analog Computer’
Matt Greer of Robots Against Children shared this video, capturing a live performance of Struttin’ on his mobile battery powered synth studio. His system features Korg Volca Keys, Monotron, Teenage Engineering PO-12, PO-16 and Novation Circuit – to create a battery-powered mobile studio in a case. “This is the second video and track produced using my… Read More Mobile Battery-Powered Synth Studio With Korg Volca, Novation Circuit & Pocket Operator
Disney and Sumthing Else Music Works have announced that they will be releasing Giorgio Moroder’s TRON Run/r soundtrack on May 31, 2016. The video game soundtrack features original tracks by Giorgio Moroder and Raney Shockne, along with remixes by Autechre, Bibio, Darkstar, patten, Plaid and Rusko.
