The LinnDrum’s Preset Patterns Are An 80’s Flashback
This video, via SynthMania, is a demo of the preset patterns for the LinnDrum – Roger Linn’s iconic drum machine.
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Korg Intros plugKEY, A MIDI + Audio Interface For iOS Devices
Korg has introduced plugKEY, a portable MIDI + audio interface for iOS devices. The plugKEY attaches directly to your iOS device with a Lightning connector, so no adapter is needed. It’s designed to provide you with what you need to connect a keyboard to an iOS device and get MIDI in and audio out. Here’s… Read More Korg Intros plugKEY, A MIDI + Audio Interface For iOS Devices
Novation Blocs Wave Update Adds ‘Sections’
Novation has released another update to Blocs Wave, adding Sections for building more complex compositions. Here’s what they have to say about it: Blocs Wave now lets you build bigger ideas. Pads are grouped into sections, which can be used to create new ideas or try variations. Swipe left or right to change section in… Read More Novation Blocs Wave Update Adds ‘Sections’
TC-11 Update Means You Don’t Need To Get Four iPads
Bit Shape has released an update to TC-11, its fully programmable multi-touch synthesizer for the iPad. The update adds multi-mode, which lets you control up to 4 simultaneous patches on screen (on 64-bit iPads). It’s also now a universal app for iPad and iPhone devices. Here’s the official video intro:
Mutable Instruments Intros Blinds, Veils Eurorack Modules
Mutable Instruments today introduced two new Eurorack module designs, Blinds & Veils. Veils is a quad VCA with adjustable response curve. Blinds is a quad VC-Polarizer (aka four quadrant multiplier or ring modulator – a VCA that flips the sign of the signal when it receives negative CVs).
An Interview With Synth Designer Mark Verbos
Superbooth 16: This video, via Sonic State, captures an interview with Mark Verbos of Verbos Electronics.
KMI Brings K-Mix To iOS, Windows Support Coming Next
Keith McMillen Instruments has announced iOS support for its K-Mix audio interface and programmable mixer. “Enabling the K-MIX to work with iOS frees us to bring everything needed for a studio-quality recording and editing system in a small carry-on bag, with room left for a toothbrush and a change of clothes,” says KMI Founder & CEO Keith McMillen. Here’s… Read More KMI Brings K-Mix To iOS, Windows Support Coming Next
Sugar Bytes Intros Factory Synthesizer
Sugar Bytes has introduced Factory – a new software polysynth for Mac & Windows.
The Story Of Duke University’s Moog Synthesizer 1C, aka ‘Mystery Moog’
At Moogfest 2016, there were several rare synths and synth prototypes on display at the Moog ‘pop-up store’. This rare Moog Synthesizer 1c modular, aka the ‘Mystery Moog’, was on loan from Duke University, where it was recently restored by student Jeffrey Wubbenhorst. Here’s Duke University’s take on the story of their rare modular:
New Aphex Twin Cheetah EP Uses Digital Sound Generation & Wave Sequencing Technology
It looks like something new from Aphex Twin (Richard D. James) is incoming. Several record stores have reported receiving the above flyer for the Cheetah EP. Here’s the text:
