Category: Computer Music

Open Mic: What’s The Best New Electronic Music Technology Of 2013?

2013 was a great year for music technology. The year brought multiple new analog synthesizers, several major DAW releases, new software synths, lots of interesting new MIDI controllers and tons of inexpensive electronic music apps. The analog renaissance is going full speed. ‘Crowdsourced’ project development of electronic music gear hit its stride. And musicians are… Read More Open Mic: What’s The Best New Electronic Music Technology Of 2013?

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Carol of the Bells, Performed By A Choir Of Vintage Computers

Here’s a bit of holiday cheer that takes makes clever use of vintage computer technology. This year’s holiday e-card for The Glasgow School of Art was put together by alumnus James Houston, using a collection of vintage computer gear. In the video, an ensemble of vintage Mac computers, a Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum + 1 and a SEGA… Read More Carol of the Bells, Performed By A Choir Of Vintage Computers

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Free Live Pack Features The Sounds Of The Moog Minitaur

Livid Instruments has released another in its series of free Ableton Live packs, featuring the deep sounds of the Moog Minitaur analog synthesizer. Here’s what they have to say about it: The Moog Minitaur seems about as simple as a synth can be. A couple oscillators, some modulators, a classic filter. Done, right? Not really. This… Read More Free Live Pack Features The Sounds Of The Moog Minitaur

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AudioRealism Intros ReDominator Polyphonic Synth Rack Extension, Inspired By Roland Alpha Juno

AudioRealism has released ReDominator, a polyphonic synthesizer Rack Extension for Propellerhead Reason. ReDominator is an emulation of the classic Alpha Juno 1/2 (JU-1/2), a polyphonic DCO (digitally controlled oscillator) based synth from 1986. The JU-1/2 became popular in the early 90’s techno and rave scene particularly by the classic Hoover sound. But beyond those niche… Read More AudioRealism Intros ReDominator Polyphonic Synth Rack Extension, Inspired By Roland Alpha Juno

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