Lego Music Robots Cover Daft Punk
The Toa Mata Band is known as the ‘World’s first LEGO robotic band’. It features Bionicle robots, controlled by an Arduino Uno, which is hooked up to a MIDI sequencer.
Author: synthhead
Arduino Piggyback Synthesizer A Hackable Analog Synth
Tasty Chips Electronics’ Arduino Piggyback Synthesizer (aka the “Piggy”) is an analog synthesizer shield for the Arduino (Uno, Nano, etc). The Arduino is an open-source electronics ‘brain’, designed to be an easy-to-use platform for building interctive projects. Arduino ‘shields’ are boards that can be plugged into an Arduino, extending the device’s capabilities. There are already many electronic music devices… Read More Arduino Piggyback Synthesizer A Hackable Analog Synth
New Music From Woob – ‘Adaption’ Horror Soundtrack
Synthesist Woob (Paul Frankland) let us know about a new soundtrack release, Adaption. With Adaption, Woob mixes carefully crafted ambiences with sounds inspired by classic horror/thriller synth soundtracks.
Open Theremin Project An Open Source DIY Theremin
The Open Theremin is an open source hardware and software project, with the aim is of building a next-generation, DIY theremin. Two Open Theremin designs are available: The Open.Theremin.UNO is a full Arduino-based theremin that offers both audio and control voltage outputs. The Open.Theremin.RC is a more basic one-antenna (pitch) design. The project is documented under a creative… Read More Open Theremin Project An Open Source DIY Theremin
An Introduction To The Mellotron (1965)
This video, via British Pathé, features a vintage (1965) introduction to the iconic Mellotron tape sample playback keyboard.
djay Pro Adds Multi-Touch Gestures Pro MIDI Integration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBAzZDSw65w Algoriddim has updated djay Pro, adding support for a wider range of high-end DJ controllers, and introducing new multi-touch gesture controls.
Trogotronic m/669 Eurorack Module Promises ‘Untamed Sonic Smut’
Trogotronic has introdued the m/669 – a new Eurorack synth module that they describe as an adults-only analog obscenity. Features: ALL-Analog Circuit 3 VCO’s 3 Voltage Controlled Analog Artifact Generators 3-Patch Modulator Switch Voltage Controlled Thrust Parameter 8 CV Inputs 7 Vactrol Circuits = Organic CV Response Input for Audio Effektor / Modification Volume Control 4… Read More Trogotronic m/669 Eurorack Module Promises ‘Untamed Sonic Smut’
Vangelis and the Journey to Ithaka
Vangelis And The Journey to Ithaka is a 2014 documentary on the Acadamy Award winning Greek composer and synthesist. The two-hour documentary includes interviews with Vangelis and many of his friends and colleagues, including Sean Connery, Hugh Hudson, Jessye Norman, Oliver Stone, Akiko Ebi, Julian Rachlin and many others. It also includes rare, historical footage, most… Read More Vangelis and the Journey to Ithaka
Knobcon 4 Synth Convention Coming Next Week, Sept 11-13
Knobcon 4 – a massive synth meetup, featuring performances, workshops and vendors – will be held next week, Sept 11-13, 2015, in the Chicago area. The three-day event, which focuses on electronic and experimental music and the tools used to create it, will be held at the Westin Chicago Northwest. Highlights include two nights of live electronic… Read More Knobcon 4 Synth Convention Coming Next Week, Sept 11-13
The Philosophy Of Berlin School Synthesizer Music
In the last few weeks, we’ve featured a few videos from Ralph Baumgartl‘s vlog, featuring his discussions with the German synth group Thau. In this video, Baumgartl talks with Thau (Bernd-Miachel Land and Frank Tischer) about why they play the music they do, their inspirations, and their take on what Berlin School synth music is. Land & Tischer also… Read More The Philosophy Of Berlin School Synthesizer Music
