Vintage Sampler Sound Battle: E-MU Emulator II vs. Emax SE
This video, via RetroSound‘s Marko Ettlich, captures a head-to-head comparison of the E-MU Emulator II (1984) vs. E-mu Emax SE (1986). Here’s what he has to say about the video:
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New Vangelis Album, Rosetta (Sneak Preview)
We have not seen an official announcement on this yet, but it looks like a new album from pioneering synthesist Vangelis is on the way. The new Vangelis album, Rosetta, is showing up in several online stores as scheduled for release Sept 23, 2016, on the Universal Music/Decca label. The track listing is to come, but Rosetta appears to be inspired… Read More New Vangelis Album, Rosetta (Sneak Preview)
Hyve Touch Synthesizer Performance Options (Sneak Preview)
Creator Skot Wiedmann shared this new video that demonstrates performance options for his Hyve Touch Synthesizer – a 60-note polyphonic analog synthesizer with 3-axis touch control.
AudioThing Turns 80’s Sound Master Memory Rhythm SR-88 Drum Machine Into A Plugin
AudioThing has introduced SR-88 – a sample-based plugin emulation of the Sound Master Memory Rhythm SR-88, a rare analog drum machine from the 80s. The instrument features 5 classic analog sounds: Kick, Snare, Hi Hat 1, Hi Hat 2, and Cymbal, which can be pitched, panned or mixed independently. Here’s the official video intro:
Arturia MiniBrute Red & Transparent MicroBrute Red
Arturia has officially announced new limited edition red versions of the two Arturia Brute series synths. The new synths were originally sighted on the Sweetwater site. The MicroBrute Red, above, is a transparent version of Arturia’s budget analog monophonic minisynth. The MicroBrute Red is a 25-mini-key monophonic analog synthesizer, with 3-waveform VCO, overtone generator, and Steiner-Parker filter. The MicroBrute also features a step sequencer… Read More Arturia MiniBrute Red & Transparent MicroBrute Red
Free ‘Real Analog Drums’ Sound Library For Roland JD-XA Synthesizer
Roland has released a free sound library for the JD-XA synthesizer, Real Analog Drums. Here’s what they have to say about the free sound library: Real Analog Drums is the perfect solution for getting that classic analog Roland drum machine sound. Each program contains it’s own basic TR-style drum kit and sequenced drum pattern. The… Read More Free ‘Real Analog Drums’ Sound Library For Roland JD-XA Synthesizer
7 Subtractive Synthesis Tutorials
Roland Canada Product Specialist Jacob Watters shared this series of video tutorials that explore the basics of subtractive synthesis. The tutorials are created on the Roland System-1, but they are general enough to apply to most subtractive synths. The first video, above, looks at making string synth sound.
Native Instruments Intros New Woodwind Virtual Instruments
Native Instruments today introduced Woodwind Ensemble and Woodwind Solo, two new titles in their Symphony Series line. Both virtual instruments were created in collaboration with the Soundiron – the team that created NI’s Symphony Series – Brass set of virtual instruments. Each offers an Arpeggio Module, which generates cycling arpeggiated phrases and sustained note runs, trills, and chord evolutions. Users… Read More Native Instruments Intros New Woodwind Virtual Instruments
Guy Finds Rare Korg MS-20 Synthesizer In A Dumpster; It Makes ‘Weird-Ass Noises’
French video blogger Meynier Sylvain – who typically publishes teardown videos for vintage electronic gear – shared this video that documents a very unusual dumpster find: a rare Korg MS-20 synthesizer.
Solar Bears Rig Tour
This video, via Fact Magazine, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the analog-heavy stage rig of Solar Bears (Dublin duo John Kowalski and Rian Trench).
