How Mutable Instruments Eurorack Modules Are Made
It wasn’t that long ago that most modular synth modules were made by hand, with through-hole parts, individually soldered.
Year: 2016
Yamaha Montage Sound Demo At Musikmesse 2016
At Musikmesse 2016, Yamaha was showcasing their new Montage synthesizer. The Yamaha Montage, available in 61-, 76- and 88-key configurations, offers twice the power of the Motif line, plus an advanced FM synth engine.
Digital & Tape Mellotrons At Musikmesse 2016
At Musikmesse 2016, Markus Resch of Mellotron.com was showing a complete line of modern Mellotron keyboards.
New Arduino-Based Eurorack Synthesizer, The One Chip Synth
Developer Cyrille Henry let us know about a new Arduino-based monophonic synthesizer, the One Chip Synth (OSC-2). The OCS-2 is a complete virtual analog synth voice in Eurorack format. Here are a couple of video demos:
New Sounds For Vintage Casio CZ Synthesizers
CZsounds is a new site that offers custom patch libraries for the vintage Casio CZ line of synthesizers. Here’s what the developer has to say about the site:
Moog Island At Superbooth 16, With Mad Zach
At Superbooth 16, Moog Music did not make any new gear introductions, but they had a major presence, bringing their ‘Moog Island’ synth experience. The original Moog Island of Electronicus was an early 70’s happening, organized by Moog marketing guru David Van Koevering. It’s been described as ‘a mind-expanding series of psychedelic events held on an… Read More Moog Island At Superbooth 16, With Mad Zach
Jim Hendrix’s ‘Little Wing’ On The ROLI Seaboard Rise
If Jimi Hendrix were a young musician today, would he be playing keyboards, instead of guitar?
Tubbutec Intros Universal MIDI Interface For Vintage Drum Machines
At Superbooth 16, Tubbutec introduced the uniPulse – a universal MIDI interface for vintage drum machines: The uniPulse lets you use vintage drum machines as part of a modern MIDI system.
Gert Jalass & Moon Modular 5U Systems At Superbooth 16
While many modular synth companies are focusing on the Eurorack format, Moon Modular has found success creating unique designs in the DotCom-style 5U format. At Superbooth 16, we talked with Moon Modular synth designer Gert Jalass. He told us the story of how he went from being a ‘typical DIY guy’ to creating new modular synthesizer designs,… Read More Gert Jalass & Moon Modular 5U Systems At Superbooth 16
Dave Smith Instruments Intros ‘Gnarly’ DSM03 Feedback Module
At Superbooth 16, Dave Smith Instruments introduced the DSM03 Feedback Module. In this show floor video, via Cuckoo, DSI’s Carson Day gives an overview of the new Eurorack module and demos some of its capabilities.
