How Mutable Instruments Eurorack Modules Are Made
It wasn’t that long ago that most modular synth modules were made by hand, with through-hole parts, individually soldered.
Author: synthhead
Yamaha Montage Sound Demo At Musikmesse 2016
At Musikmesse 2016, Yamaha was showcasing their new Montage synthesizer. The Yamaha Montage, available in 61-, 76- and 88-key configurations, offers twice the power of the Motif line, plus an advanced FM synth engine.
Digital & Tape Mellotrons At Musikmesse 2016
At Musikmesse 2016, Markus Resch of Mellotron.com was showing a complete line of modern Mellotron keyboards.
Moog Island At Superbooth 16, With Mad Zach
At Superbooth 16, Moog Music did not make any new gear introductions, but they had a major presence, bringing their ‘Moog Island’ synth experience. The original Moog Island of Electronicus was an early 70’s happening, organized by Moog marketing guru David Van Koevering. It’s been described as ‘a mind-expanding series of psychedelic events held on an… Read More Moog Island At Superbooth 16, With Mad Zach
Jim Hendrix’s ‘Little Wing’ On The ROLI Seaboard Rise
If Jimi Hendrix were a young musician today, would he be playing keyboards, instead of guitar?
Tubbutec Intros Universal MIDI Interface For Vintage Drum Machines
At Superbooth 16, Tubbutec introduced the uniPulse – a universal MIDI interface for vintage drum machines: The uniPulse lets you use vintage drum machines as part of a modern MIDI system.
Gert Jalass & Moon Modular 5U Systems At Superbooth 16
While many modular synth companies are focusing on the Eurorack format, Moon Modular has found success creating unique designs in the DotCom-style 5U format. At Superbooth 16, we talked with Moon Modular synth designer Gert Jalass. He told us the story of how he went from being a ‘typical DIY guy’ to creating new modular synthesizer designs,… Read More Gert Jalass & Moon Modular 5U Systems At Superbooth 16
Dave Smith Instruments Intros ‘Gnarly’ DSM03 Feedback Module
At Superbooth 16, Dave Smith Instruments introduced the DSM03 Feedback Module. In this show floor video, via Cuckoo, DSI’s Carson Day gives an overview of the new Eurorack module and demos some of its capabilities.
Birdkids Intros 42HP Synthesizer At Superbooth 16
At Superbooth 16, Austrian synth maker Birdkids introduced a 42HP all-in-one synthesizer and the 16-channel Birdsnest mixer & distribution channel.
Edmund Eagan & The Continuum Keyboard At Superbooth 16
At Superbooth 16, Cuckoo caught up with composer, sound designer and EaganMatrix co-designer Edmund Eagan.
