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Year: 2022

Live ‘Switched On’ Bach Performance

Here’s a ‘Switched On’ style live performance of Bach’s The Well Tempered Clavier Book 1 – Prelude and Fugue in C minor.… Read More Live ‘Switched On’ Bach Performance

August 21, 2022August 21, 20223 Comments

Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 Drum Machine First Look

Here’s a first look at, and some extended sound demos of, the new Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 Drum Machine.… Read More Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 Drum Machine First Look

August 21, 20223 Comments

NEEMFest 2022 Coming Sept 9-11, 2022

The NorthEast Electro-Music Festival (NEEMFest), an international electronic music festival, will be held Sept 9-11, 2022 in Homer, New York.… Read More NEEMFest 2022 Coming Sept 9-11, 2022

August 20, 2022August 21, 202213 Comments

AKAI Pro MPC Key 61 Review – “Impressive, But Unusable”?

“I hate making videos this critical,” notes reviewer Benn Jordan. … Read More AKAI Pro MPC Key 61 Review – “Impressive, But Unusable”?

August 20, 2022August 21, 202234 Comments

NINA 12-Voice Analog Polysynth With Motorized Controls Now Available To Pre-Order

Melbourne Instruments has announced that the NINA, a 12-voice polysynth combining the tactile and sonic qualities of classic analog, with motorized patch recall and automation, is now available to pre-order.… Read More NINA 12-Voice Analog Polysynth With Motorized Controls Now Available To Pre-Order

August 19, 202255 Comments

Oberheim OB-X8 Review – “Extremely Expensive….But It Does Sound Gorgeous”

“It’s an extremely expensive bit of kit,” notes Carr. “But it does sound gorgeous.”… Read More Oberheim OB-X8 Review – “Extremely Expensive….But It Does Sound Gorgeous”

August 19, 2022August 19, 202266 Comments

Sweetwater Intros Gear Exchange, A New Marketplace For Used Gear

Sweetwater has introduced Gear Exchange, a new marketplace for musicians to buy and sell used gear.… Read More Sweetwater Intros Gear Exchange, A New Marketplace For Used Gear

August 19, 202211 Comments

How To Shred A Synth Solo Like A Guitar Hero

Jamiroquai keyboard guru Matt Johnson shares his take on how to shred a synth solo like a guitar hero.… Read More How To Shred A Synth Solo Like A Guitar Hero

August 18, 2022August 18, 202227 Comments

Cherry Audio Introduces Elka Synthex-Inspired Elka-X Software Synth

Elka-X replicates the original hardware synth’s character, and expands on the original’s synthesis capabilities.… Read More Cherry Audio Introduces Elka Synthex-Inspired Elka-X Software Synth

August 18, 2022August 18, 20227 Comments

Ableton Announces Plans For Loop Create 2022, An Online ‘Day Of Inspirations’ For Music Makers

Ableton has announced plans for Loop Create 2022 – an online “day of inspiration for music makers”….… Read More Ableton Announces Plans For Loop Create 2022, An Online ‘Day Of Inspirations’ For Music Makers

August 18, 20224 Comments

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