Elektron Overbridge ‘Complete Erases The Line Between Hardware And Software Plugin Instruments’

At Musikmesse 2014, Elektron introduced Overbridge, a new technology that they say ‘completely erases the line between analog hardware and software plug-in instruments’. Elektron Overbridge is designed to deliver seamless DAW integration of analog synthesizers and drum machines. Here are the details: Full VST/AU control Thanks to Overbridge, the Analog range of Elektron machines can be… Read More Elektron Overbridge ‘Complete Erases The Line Between Hardware And Software Plugin Instruments’

Akai Pro Debuts Rhythm Wolf: Drum Machine & Bass Synth, With “Howl”

Musikmesse 2014: Akai Professional today announced the Rhythm Wolf, an analog drum machine and bass synthesizer module with built-in sequencing. The Rhythm Wolf is an authentic analog instrument that incorporates the sounds of early electronic and hip-hop music into the Akai Professional workflow, enabling musicians to harness “iconic” analog sounds for music production and performance.… Read More Akai Pro Debuts Rhythm Wolf: Drum Machine & Bass Synth, With “Howl”

Yamaha RY30 Live Jam

Sunday Synth Jam: Reader Alex Juno has a new Yamaha RY30 – a vintage drum machine that offers a fairly sophisticated sample-based synth engine. He programmed custom sounds for it and then created this improvised industrial jam. Here’s what he has to say about it: