Rick suggested this collection of free SFX audio samples, Alive Machine’s Bio Kit, via our Submit a Story page: These samples began as field recordings of dried up palm tree leaves that were scraped with a stick. The audio was then heavily processed with granular synthesis to provide the unique sonic character of the kit.… Read More Free SFX Samples From Alive Machine
From Thierry Frenkel, theremingénieur, who developed the volume loop mod for the Moog Etherwave Pro used in many of Peter Pringle’s videos: This is a demonstration of my most recent development – a small module which is soldered onto the Etherwave’s circuit board and which extends the pitch range of this theremin by somewhat more… Read More Mod For Moog Etherwave Theremin Adds Extended Bass Response
Jose Silva sent in this video, via the Submit A Store page, capturing an elegant Bach performance on the Eigenharp Alpha: Wonderful Instrument, just “lightly touching” it’s capabilities and expressiveness ( goes way beyond just playing one sound) I am without words to describe how much I am fortunate enough to live this present times… Read More Bach On The Eigenharp Alpha
Here’s a little mid-week alternate-controller synth jamming from BangStrokeBlow. BangStrokeBlow are a duo working with sounds, samples and beats on the Eigenlabs Eigenharp. They call themselves “the only duo of Eigenharpists in the world.” BangStrokeBlow make dance-orientated, experimental music. You can download BangStrokeBlow’s synth jams at their SoundCloud page. Submitted by John Newman
Here’s an Eigenharp Alpha cover of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here. This was sent in on the Submit A Story page by Geert Bevin, who adds: A few weeks ago Greg from Orange Tree Samples was so kind to send me a pre-release of his upcoming Evolution Acoustic Guitar – Steel Strings (EAG) product.… Read More “Wish You Were Here” Cover On The Eigenharp Alpha
Robert Thoth, aka The Chiptune Crooner, sent word to us about his new video, a cover of the 70’s classic, Brandy. And I’m glad, because it’s about the best thing ever, if not the week. The Chip Tune Crooner and his 8-Bit Orchestra play classic pop songs, using Commodore 64’s, NES, Gameboys. Thoth is backed… Read More The Best Thing Of The Week? The Chip Tune Crooner Does “Brandy”
Sonic Drive Media has released a new dubstep soundset for Propellerhead Reason, Dubstep Combinator Presets for Propellerhead Reason: This new patch preset bank contains 30 ultra heavy dubstep combinator presets to be used with Propellerhead Reason. These sounds are heavy gritty and are perfect for any dubstep producer looking for the latest in heavy bass production.… Read More New Dubstep Soundset For Propellerhead Reason – Wub Wub Wub
Toronto-based Andrew “Triple A” sent us word of this series of hip hop beatmaking videos, which combine sequencing, sampling and live instruments. Whether or not you’re into hip hop, the videos are nicely crafted and do a great of job of demonstrating Triple A’s approach to beatmaking. Check them out and let us know what… Read More Hip Hop Beatmaking With Triple A
Experimental Synth’s Chris Stack is back with a little “analog esoterica”: Mixing Control Voltages with the Moog CP-251 Control Processor – two favorite methods of creating tempo-synced control voltages are combined and processed, then routed to the Moog Voyager’s Filter CV In for a wide range of rhythmic expression. This is the latest in Stack’s… Read More Synth Tips: Analog Esoterica – Mixing Control Voltages
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3b4VZdmiik This video was submitted to us via the Submit A Story page, with the slightly cryptic note that the “future is AutoTune….microtonal”. If you know anything more about this music, let us know in the comments. By: philip ahrendt
