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Open Reel Ensemble Performs With Bowed Magnetic Tape

The Open Reel Ensemble, a Japanese band known for their use of open-reel recordings to create music, performs with bowed audio tape.… Read More Open Reel Ensemble Performs With Bowed Magnetic Tape

August 17, 2025August 18, 20259 Comments

Stylophone Gen X-2 Now Available

The new Stylophone Gen X-2 expands on the classic stylus keyboard design, adding modular connectivity and more. … Read More Stylophone Gen X-2 Now Available

August 16, 2025August 18, 20253 Comments

Erica Synths Elektor Formant Synthesizer Now Available To Order

The Erica Synths Elektor Formant is available as both a full kit, and as a partial kit for hardcore DIYers. … Read More Erica Synths Elektor Formant Synthesizer Now Available To Order

August 15, 2025August 15, 20257 Comments

Knobcon Number Thirteen Coming To Chicagoland Sept 5-7, 2025

The event, now in its thirteenth year, features performances, workshops and vendors.… Read More Knobcon Number Thirteen Coming To Chicagoland Sept 5-7, 2025

August 15, 2025August 15, 20251 Comment

New Soft Synth, Melino, Features 6 ‘Vintage’ Virtual Instruments

Melino features six “vintage style” virtual instruments: Melloflute, Melloviolin, Xylophone, Vintage EP, W-200, and Home Piano.… Read More New Soft Synth, Melino, Features 6 ‘Vintage’ Virtual Instruments

August 15, 20254 Comments

Behringer BM-11M Low Pass Filter Now Available To Pre-Order

The BM-11M Low Pass Filter is an affordable knockoff of the Moog Moogerfooger MF-101S Lowpass Filter.… Read More Behringer BM-11M Low Pass Filter Now Available To Pre-Order

August 15, 2025August 15, 20256 Comments

Moog Moogerfooger MF-103 Phaser vs Behringer Boogerfooger BM-13 Phaser

In his latest video, synthesist Starsky Carr shares a head-to-head comparison between the original Moog MoogerFooger MF-103 12-Stage Phaser and the Behringer knockoff, the BM-13 Phaser.… Read More Moog Moogerfooger MF-103 Phaser vs Behringer Boogerfooger BM-13 Phaser

August 14, 2025August 14, 20256 Comments

12 Ways To Play More Expressively On The Osmose, With Jordan Rudess

The Osmose expands on the capabilities of standard piano-style keyboards, by providing new expressive options for individual note expression. … Read More 12 Ways To Play More Expressively On The Osmose, With Jordan Rudess

August 13, 20256 Comments

Synth-Werk Brings The Bode Barberpole Phaser And ‘Infinity Phasing’ To Moog Format Modular Systems

Synth-Werk has announced that the Bode Barberpole Phaser, a reissue of the rare design by Harald Bode, is now available as a 5U module for MU systems. … Read More Synth-Werk Brings The Bode Barberpole Phaser And ‘Infinity Phasing’ To Moog Format Modular Systems

August 13, 2025August 15, 20253 Comments

Superbooth 26 Returns To Berlin May 7 – 9, 2026

Organizers of Superbooth – the Berlin-based international synth expo – have announced dates for the 2026 show. … Read More Superbooth 26 Returns To Berlin May 7 – 9, 2026

August 12, 20253 Comments

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