Future Retro Intros Three New Products The Winter NAMM Show

At the 2014 NAMM Show, boutique synth maker Future Retro introduced three new products: The Zillion is a single track algorithmic sequencer, inspired by the very rare Triadex Muse sequencer. The Swynx converts MIDI clock messages into MIDI, DIN Sync, and Analog Clock outputs, with two additional controls for adjusting the time signature and swing… Read More Future Retro Intros Three New Products The Winter NAMM Show

The Wersi Lucite Organ

Saturday Synth Porn: The Wersi Delta Digital DX500T Glas was a transparent Lucite organ, made in 1987 by Wersi Electronics. While this sexy beast may look like it belongs in the lair of Bond villain, it is a prototype that was used as a display model. There were only 2 examples in the United States. 

Crystal Method Live Performance On KCRW

This video captures a live performance by The Crystal Method (Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland) in the studios of KCRW. Formed in 1993, The Crystal Method started out in native Las Vegas (and some forgettable four-track stabs at vocal jazz music), but found their home in the early-’90s L.A. rave scene.