WMD SSF Monolith Modular Hands-On Tutorial
In this video, Cuckoo takes an in-depth at the WMD SSF Monolith Modular Synthesizer, covering both the features of the Monolith and an introduction to patching it.
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Aphex Twin: Selected Ambient Works Volume 3 (An Unofficial ‘Mixtape)
Marc Weidenbaum, author of the book Aphex Twin’s Selected Ambient Works Volume II, in the 33 1/3 series, shared this collection of ambient favorites from the account of user18081971, aka Richard D. James.
Electro-Harmonix Bad Stone Phaser Demo
This video, via SynthMania, is part demo and part synth jam, exploring the sound of a vintage (70’s) Electro-Harmonix Bad Stone Phaser.
New Eurorack Module Kits Designed For Synth DIY Beginners
DIY retailer Thonk has announced that it is now carrying a new line of Euro modules that are designed for synth DIY beginners: Dublin based Maker.ie have a new trio of Eurorack modular DIY kits that are focussed completely on DIY beginners. A really nice approach and a great way to get started in modular synth… Read More New Eurorack Module Kits Designed For Synth DIY Beginners
Make Noise Intros LxD Low Strike Duo Eurorack Module
Make Noise has introduced the LxD Low Strike Duo – a dual-response, two channel, direct-coupled Low Pass Gate, which utilizes vactrols in order to provide simultaneous control over the Amplitude and Frequency Spectrum of an INput Signal. The LxD is, in essence, a VCFA (Voltage Controlled Filter Amplifier).
Via DSP Intros Crush Filter For Mac & Windows
Via DSP has introduced Crush Filter for Mac & Windows – a plugin featuring a combination of LowPass/HighPass filter and BitCrusher. According to the company, Crush Filter is useful to create gritty distortion effects and give motion, in combination with the envelope follower.
MultiTrack DAW Updated With Track Freeze, Low Latency Monitoring & More
Harmonicdog has updated MultiTrack DAW for iOS to version 4. MultiTrack DAW is an 8-track audio recorder for iOS (upgradable to 24 tracks) that supports Inter-App Audio, Audiobus and more. Here’s what’s new in version 4:
Roland Boutique Synths Now Available
Roland has announced that its new line of Boutique synthesizers is now available.
The Oberheim OB-X vs. OB-Xa Synthesizers, Mano A Mano
This video, via Marko Ettlich of RetroSound, compares the classic Oberheim OB-X (1979) 8-voice synthesizer against the Oberheim OB-Xa (1981) 8-voice analog synthesizer:
The Fractal Harp Is Part Harp, Part MIDI Controller, Part Bass, All Frankeninstrument & Awesomely Mind-Blowing
This video captures a performance by Jay Wasco on his amazing Frankeninstrument, the Fractal Harp. The Fractal Harp combines a 28-string slide harp, a 5-string bass, a USB keyboard MIDI controller with oak keys & the ‘Herb-Alpertron’ pitch-to-MIDI convertor. In the video, Wasco performs Elegant City. Here’s what he has to say about the performance:
