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TTS Arena Site Is Like ‘Hot Or Not’ For Voice Synthesis

Instead of ranking photos of people, you vote on head-to-head comparisons of the results from two different vocal synthesis engines.… Read More TTS Arena Site Is Like ‘Hot Or Not’ For Voice Synthesis

June 5, 2025June 5, 20259 Comments

AudioKit Intros 909 Drum Machine For iPhone, iPad

While it takes inspiration from the classic Roland TR-909, AR-909 is a new design that the developers say “feels more alive today than machines in the ’80s”.… Read More AudioKit Intros 909 Drum Machine For iPhone, iPad

November 8, 20208 Comments

Ableton Spaces, A New Event For Music Makers, Launches In New York

Last weekend was the inaugural Ableton Spaces event in Brooklyn. The all-day program at the Music Hall of Williamsburg brought together diverse members of the New York creative community to share insights and ideas around making music.… Read More Ableton Spaces, A New Event For Music Makers, Launches In New York

July 19, 2019February 27, 20201 Comment

Lisa Bella Donna, Live At The Brooklyn Synth Expo

Bella Donna’s performance features a streamlined setup of a Moog Matriarch synthesizer and effects pedals from Earthquaker Devices. But the ‘Sonic Sorceress’ coaxes a huge range of sounds and moods from her rig, from ambient textures, to prog leads, to primal wails.… Read More Lisa Bella Donna, Live At The Brooklyn Synth Expo

June 16, 2019February 27, 20204 Comments

First Film Scored On An iPad – Inhumanity

‘Inhumanity’ is a grindhouse action film about a woman that becomes entangled in a mystery, involving suspicious deaths, corporate conspiracy and a psychotic killer. And it’s the first full-length film scored with an iPad & Korg Gadget.… Read More First Film Scored On An iPad – Inhumanity

October 15, 2018February 27, 202023 Comments

The Moog DFAM With Bana Haffar At The House of Electronicus

At the Moog House Of Electronicus, we talked with synthesist Bana Haffar about how she’s using Moog’s new DFAM, and also about the Modular on the Spot series of free outdoor electronic music events. … Read More The Moog DFAM With Bana Haffar At The House of Electronicus

February 8, 2018February 27, 202012 Comments

Creating Ableton Live 10 – The Story Behind The Update

Here’s an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Live 10, featuring the Ableton’s product owners for Live.… Read More Creating Ableton Live 10 – The Story Behind The Update

February 6, 2018February 27, 202018 Comments

The 25 Best Synthpop Tracks Ever

When we asked Synthtopia readers what songs are the best synthpop tracks ever, you responded with an amazing number of comments. We appreciated the feedback – we just can’t get enough – but we thought readers might also be interested in a list of the best synthpop songs of all time. Here are the The 25… Read More The 25 Best Synthpop Tracks Ever

September 7, 201570 Comments

How To Use LinnStrument’s Channel Per Note Capabilities With Cubase

Developer Geert Bevin (Moog Music) shared this video tutorial, which looks at using LinnStrument’s ‘ChannelPerNote‘ feature works and how it can be used with Cubase to play VST 2 synths that support it.

September 7, 2015September 7, 20157 Comments

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