This set of videos feature Ralf Goeldner exploring using the Korg Wavedrum and Wavedrum Mini in creative ways. The Wavedrum is a percussion synthesizer that offers DSP + PCM Combination synthesis in a responsive controller. The Wavedrum Mini is a portable, battery powered percussion synth.
Developer Constantin Aliferis has released two free sound libraries for Sunrizer synth for the iPad: CFA Vintage Electronica Virtual Analogue provides vintage electronic sound patches. CFA Ambient & Sound Design provides evolving and ambient sounds as well as arpeggios. To get the libraries: In Sunrizer, Open the patch library & select ‘Banks’; Select ‘Web Library’ and click… Read More Sunrizer Synth Gets Two Free Sound Libraries
A French team has developed a new open hardware analog ribbon synthesizer, the Razmasynth Mini.
Sunday Synth Jam: In this video, Eigenharpist Geert Bevin performs an original looping composition, played live on the Eigenharp Alpha & Moog Slim Phatty. Here’s what Bevin has to say about the song, Sometimes Is Not Enough:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyYO5PHy970 Biomorph is a new sample library, by sound designer Ivo Ivanov, that features sound effects with an alien sci-fi aesthetic.
When are algorithms better than musicians? That’s the question raised by Gym Electro Groove Generator, a new iOS application that generates workout music on the fly.
Doepfer has updated its site with information on the Dark Energy 2 synthesizer, which is shipping, but the first production series is already completely pre-ordered. The original Dark Energy had to be discontinued because an important electronic part (CEM3394) is no longer available. The new Dark Energy II looks like the Dark Energy I, but the… Read More Dark Energy 2 Synthesizer Offers 100% Analog Sound
News has leaked out about a couple of new workstations from Yamaha, the MX49 and MX61. Here are features (unofficial) for the Yamaha MX49 & MX61: 49 and 61 keys (MX49/MX61) Over 1.000 voices from MOTIF XS 128 maximum polyphony VCM effects 999 arpeggios 4 knobs Ultra compact and lightweight Stereo Aux Audio and MIDI… Read More Yamaha MX49 & MX61 Workstations (Sneak Preview)
Think you know what DJ Reed Rothchild’s got cooking? Then Caption This! via Phetish Photos
Sunday Synth Jam: Switzerland-based synthesist Bruno Ender Lee takes another musical voyage on this live space music synth jam, Return to the Pleiades.
