Justin Kamerer of ‘apocalyptic superstore’ Angry Blue let us know about a new print & t-shirt design, Synth Sigil. “Ancient grimoire’s have recently been unearthed showing the keys to perfect sound,” notes Kamerer. “I love modular synthesizers. So, I made this.” The Synth Sigil design is available as a t-shirt, above right.
UK-based studio Dorothy has introduced a new art print that reveals what goes on inside a Minimoog synthesizer. The creators say that the print ‘celebrates the cult of the Minimoog and the many musicians influenced by it.’ Here’s what they have to say about it: Dorothy’s cutaway print imagines a miniature world of musicians hidden inside… Read More New Poster Reveals What Goes On Inside A Minimoog Synthesizer
Designer Pavel Golovkin has introduced the Zont – a handheld synth design that uses GameBoy-style interchangeable cartridges to give it different sonic options. The Zont system is made up of the handheld Zont synth, Zont sound cartridges and a docking system that adds additional connectivity:
Mystic Circuits shared this sneak preview of their upcoming Spectra Mirror – a resonant down-sampler, tailored for use as a low pass gate.
AI Synthesis has introduced two new Eurorack modules, the AI001 Multiple and AI002 Mixer, that they say are designed with synth DIY beginners in mind. AI Synthesis kits and documentation are aimed at those who have never held a soldering iron. In addition to providing step by step build instructions, schematics, and circuit explanations, each Build… Read More AI Synthesis Intros DIY Synthesizer Kits Aimed At Beginners
Laurentide Synthworks – maker of Eurorack DIY modules, the Polysynth Formerly Known As Ambika and the Monosynth Formerly Known As Shruthi – has announced that it is closing. Here’s what owner Adam Armstrong has to say about it: I have been thinking on this for quite some time and have finally come to the decision to hang… Read More Laurentide Synthworks Is Closing
Portland-based Metzger Tech has introduced the Archimedes Bipolar Dynamic Signal Manipulator (BDSM) module.
The Make Noise 0-Coast synthesizer is an all-in-one synth that can be used as synth module, but also as a ‘gateway drug’ to so-called ‘West Coast’ synthesis. In this video review, Nick Batt of Sonic State takes a look at the 0-Coast, digging into sonic capabilities of each of the major sections.
Faderfox has introduced the UC44 Fader Box – a suitcase-style universal MIDI controller. The controller has 8 push-encoders, each with a 2-digit-display, 16 faders (60mm) and 35 buttons. The encoders (with detents) are switchable to 32 groups, which allows it to control a total amount of 512 control parameters.
Gridi is a large scale tangible MIDI sequencer (2.80 X 1.65 Meters), created by music producer Yuval Gerstein, with the goal of letting users create a musical composition in an accessible and intuitive way.… Read More Is This The World’s Largest MIDI Sequencer?
