Open Mic: What Gear Would You Recommend For Someone Getting Started With Electronic Music?

A reader faces a common dilemma: they wanted to get started with electronic music making, they need to spend their money wisely and they aren’t sure where to start: I’m researching building an analog startup kit for a home studio. Some years ago I was pretty involved with software-based DAW production and a little MIDI.… Read More Open Mic: What Gear Would You Recommend For Someone Getting Started With Electronic Music?

November 25, 2013November 26, 2013211 Comments

Inside The Moog Factory, 1977

Synthesizers.com’s Roger Arrick has shared a great collection of photos of the Moog synthesizer factory in 1977, taken by William Beith. Beith visited the Moog factory at its Cheektowaga, NY location as part of his work for Gibson Guitars. The photos are very evocative, because of the both the content and the age of the film. And the… Read More Inside The Moog Factory, 1977

November 25, 2013November 25, 20138 Comments

LinPlug Spectral Offers Unique Audio Engine, ‘Sounds Never Heard Before’

LinPlug has released Spectral, their new top of the line software synthesizer, for Mac & Windows. Here’s what they have to say about Spectral: If you are familiar with subtractive synthesis, you will feel right at home with the Spectral, because you can choose an oscillator waveform, choose a filter shape and go on from there.… Read More LinPlug Spectral Offers Unique Audio Engine, ‘Sounds Never Heard Before’

November 25, 2013November 25, 201312 Comments

Novaton LaunchKey Mini & Launch Control Reviewed

Novaton LaunchKey Mini, Launch Control Review was uploaded by: sonicstate
Duration: 670
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November 25, 20133 Comments

The Skoog Combines Accessibility With MIDI Power

The Skoog is a musical instrument/MIDI controller designed with accessibility in mind.… Read More The Skoog Combines Accessibility With MIDI Power

November 25, 2013March 25, 202315 Comments

New Euro Modular Provider Qu-Bit Electronix Intros Nebulæ Granular Oscillator

New Eurorack manufacturer Qu-Bit Electronix has introduced the Nebulae – an audio file player/granular oscillator in the Eurorack modular synthesizer format. The Nebulae uses sound files as the source material for creating loops, melodies, granular clouds, drones, pads and otherworldy textures. Ships with a flash drive containing a copyright free sample library recorded and mastered specifically… Read More New Euro Modular Provider Qu-Bit Electronix Intros Nebulæ Granular Oscillator

November 25, 20134 Comments

Nine Essential Sites For iOS Music Making

Essential Sites for iOS Music Making, Sounds and Help was uploaded by: thesoundtestroom
Duration: 385
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November 24, 2013August 25, 201530 Comments

William Orbit’s A To Z Of Sound

http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UU5aybeeZi3cCaMhdVACIk0Q This video compiles some of the strangeness from Wiliam Orbit‘s video series the A to Z of Sound. See more from William Orbit at his YouTube page.

November 24, 2013November 24, 20134 Comments

Novation Bass Station II Synth Jam – Alba Ecstasy

Novation Bass Station II – Exponential & Dramatic – Alba Ecstasy was uploaded by: Alba Ecstasy
Duration: 318
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