Trilian Spy Rock, With Larry Mitchell + Tony James

Where’s the synth in this synth jam? In this video, Grammy-winning Producer/Guitarist Larry Mitchell eplores the possibilities of triggering Spectrasonics Trilian Total Bass software virtual instrument from his MIDI Guitar. Drummer Tony James jams live with Larry to create an original tune with a distinct “secret agent” vibe. Be sure to check out the behind… Read More Trilian Spy Rock, With Larry Mitchell + Tony James

Curtis for iPad Update Makes It A Keyboard Granular Synthesizer

iPad Music Software: The Strange Agency has updated Curtis for iPad (App Store link) – a multi-touch granular synthesizer & sampler. The update turns Curtis for iPad into a keyboard granular synthesizer: Version 2.1 brings a traditional keyboard along with new XY pads for pitch and position LFO control. Still, this is no ordinary synthesizer,… Read More Curtis for iPad Update Makes It A Keyboard Granular Synthesizer

New Blue Box Synth Inspired by Steve Jobs, Woz & Phone Phreaks

Digital Sound Chips – The Underrground Scientists -has posted information on the Blue Box synthesizer, a synth inspired by Steve Jobs, Woz & 70’s phone phreaks: The blue box was originaly a device to call for free, used by the early hackers, aka phone phreaks. Every thing went in another direction in the early 70ties… Read More New Blue Box Synth Inspired by Steve Jobs, Woz & Phone Phreaks