Moon Modular Intros Moog-Compatible Sequencing System
At Superbooth, we talked with Moon Modular designer Gert Jalass about their Moog-compatible sequencing system.
Year: 2016
The Crowminius Synthesizer Is A $700 Minimoog Model D Clone
Developer Scott Rider, aka Old Crow, has announced a Kickstarter project to fund the production of the Crowminius – a $700 Minimoog Model D inspired synthesizer.
The Artisan Electronic Instruments Ottava Synthesizer Hands-On Demo
Here’s a demo, via Synth Man, of the Artisan Electronic Instruments Ottava Synthesizer:
DIY Eurorack Modules With Leaf Audio & Exploding Shed
At Superbooth 16, we talked with Manuel (Manu) Richter, who runs the LeafAudio synth DIY workshops across Europe, and also sells DIY kits via Exploding Shed. He gave as an introduction to what they do and to the DIY modules that they have available.
Secret Base Design Intros Aleph Looper Songwriting App
Secret Base Design has a new songwriting app for iOS called Aleph Looper. Aleph Looper will enables the user to capture musical ideas, and can provide the framework for songwriting, all in a single integrated app. Aleph Looper expands on the idea of a looping app, allowing the user to quickly select different synthesizers, and… Read More Secret Base Design Intros Aleph Looper Songwriting App
‘What We Left Behind’ – Robert Rich and 21st Century Shamanism
Ambient electronic composer and musician Robert Rich has released a new album this week, “What We Left Behind.” Rich shared the inspiration for the title and the background for the story told by the songs on “Behind” in a profile article by Michael Brückner, recently published on the Ambient Visions website: “[The album] imagines a journey… Read More ‘What We Left Behind’ – Robert Rich and 21st Century Shamanism
Seaboard Creator ROLI Raises Additional $27M Funding ‘To Accelerate Growth’
Music technology company ROLI has announced that the company has raised an additional $27 million in investment “to accelerate growth” and bring its instruments, like the Seaboard RISE, right, to musicians around the world. Company representatives say the Series B fundraising will help ROLI scale to meet growing demand, expand in new markets, and “intensively build” out… Read More Seaboard Creator ROLI Raises Additional $27M Funding ‘To Accelerate Growth’
McDonalds Intros DJ Controller Placemats, Because – Wait For It – You Deserve A Break Today
The Netherlands are known for a lot of things: tulips, windmills, canals, Old Masters, space cakes and, of course, wooden shoes. Now, McDonalds in The Netherlands is adding something new to the list – DJ placemats: The McTrax, above, looks like a regular placemat, but it’s also a DJ controller, printed with conductive ink. You… Read More McDonalds Intros DJ Controller Placemats, Because – Wait For It – You Deserve A Break Today
iPad Music Apps At Superbooth 16
At Superbooth 16, iPad music software was well-represented, in large part because of the presence of members of members of Musik App Manufaktur – a collective of developers of iOS apps. They were presenting their applications, zMors Modular, Modstep. Triqtraq and Elastic Drums and also showing how they could be used in combination, using the recently introduced Ableton Link.… Read More iPad Music Apps At Superbooth 16
Corsynth Intros 5U Quad VCA & Mixer
Spanish synthmaker Corsynth has released the C107 Quad Linear VCA / VC Mixer – a combination of four voltage controlled amplifiers and four mixers that is more than the sum of its parts The module is designed for Dotcom-style 5U modular systems. Each VCA features : A signal input. An initial gain control. A voltage control input with… Read More Corsynth Intros 5U Quad VCA & Mixer
