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Moog Introduces Mother-32 Semi-modular Analog Synthesizer

Today, Moog Music announced the release of Mother-32, a “vintage-voiced” analog performance and production synthesizer.  The semi-modular all-in-one synth works as a stand-alone instrument, or can be incorporated into a Eurorack modular setup. Architecturally, Mother-32 is a single-VCO Moog synth voice – but with 32 audio and control voltage patch points, a built-in sequencer and… Read More Moog Introduces Mother-32 Semi-modular Analog Synthesizer

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Novation Introduces Circuit, a ‘Grid-Based Groove Box’

Novation has introduced Circuit, a stand-alone, grid-based groove box. Teased out by Novation with several weeks of “start something”-themed videos, Novation has positioned Circuit as an all-in-one solution for music creation: “Sometimes, starting a track can be a difficult and daunting task…. We suffer from this problem too and wanted to create a solution.” “We… Read More Novation Introduces Circuit, a ‘Grid-Based Groove Box’

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XotoPad 2 MIDI Controller For Windows Multi-Touch Devices

Feelyoursound.com has released version 2.0.0 of XotoPad – an app that turns any Windows multi-touch device into a full-featured MIDI controller, with chords, scales, faders, and more. The app has setup wizards to fill four different banks with fader boards, chord collections, scale keyboards, and other controllers. XotoPad includes over 300 scales and chord pages. Here’s the official video… Read More XotoPad 2 MIDI Controller For Windows Multi-Touch Devices

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Installation Turns Bitcoin Exchange To Music

Laboratoria Art & Science Space in Moscow is hosting an instrumental installation, Silk, which generates sound based according to the real-time changes in the market activities related to cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Litecoin. The artist, ::vtol:: explains how the installation works: [The] constantly changing currency rate of of Bitcoin against major world currencies is influencing the… Read More Installation Turns Bitcoin Exchange To Music

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Behind the Music: Frictional Games’ SOMA Composer Mikko Tarmia

Mikko Tarmia, the composer for Frictional Games‘ upcoming sci-fi horror game SOMA, gives a tour of his synth-filled studio and explains how the game’s music has been made. Frictional Games makes first-person horror games like “Amnesia” (the scariest game we’ve ever played). The SOMA game will come out next week. For more information, check out… Read More Behind the Music: Frictional Games’ SOMA Composer Mikko Tarmia

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Synthtopia + Novation MoroderNova Giveaway Winner Announced

Congratulations to Peter Bregman, the Synthtopia newsletter subscriber chosen as winner of our giveaway of an exclusive Novation MoroderNova, a new version of the MiniNova that synth patches and styling inspired by Giorgio Moroder. On hearing that he had won the Novation mini-key synth, Bregman said, “That’s awesome news, thanks!” He continued, ” thanks for running… Read More Synthtopia + Novation MoroderNova Giveaway Winner Announced

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