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The Music Of Hans Zimmer, On Seaboard RISE 2

This video features some of the most iconic soundtrack themes of composer Hans Zimmer, performed on the Seaboard RISE 2.… Read More The Music Of Hans Zimmer, On Seaboard RISE 2

January 15, 2023January 16, 20236 Comments

Koka Nikoladze’s Drone Box No. 1

The Drone Box is MIDI-controlled, and generates sound using stepper motors. Objects can be attached, to act as acoustic resonators and modify each voice’s sound.… Read More Koka Nikoladze’s Drone Box No. 1

January 9, 2023January 9, 20238 Comments

Synth Jam With LinnStrument + Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field

This video, via AndEcho, captures a live performance featuring a minimal setup of a Roger Linn Design LinnStrument and a Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field.… Read More Synth Jam With LinnStrument + Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field

January 8, 20238 Comments

Polyend Tracker Silver Limited Edition Now Available

Polyend has introduced the limited Polyend Tracker Silver Edition, a style variation that has the same functionality and features of the black tracker, but with a new look.… Read More Polyend Tracker Silver Limited Edition Now Available

December 17, 202210 Comments

Photon Smasher Microphone Lets You ‘Listen To Light’

The Photon Smasher uses a solar cell as a microphone, allowing you to “hear” light within the visible and infrared wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum.… Read More Photon Smasher Microphone Lets You ‘Listen To Light’

November 29, 2022November 29, 202210 Comments

Free Elektron Syntakt Update Adds Two New Machines

Elektron has released a free firmware upgrade for the Syntakt drum computer & synthesizer that adds two new machines, SY Swarm and SY Raw, and more.… Read More Free Elektron Syntakt Update Adds Two New Machines

November 23, 20223 Comments

Hainbach Spent 1700€ On The Teenage Engineering Choir Dolls, Then Discovered Their Secret Horrors

He’s not debating whether or not they’re toys, he’s too busy discovering their secret horrors.… Read More Hainbach Spent 1700€ On The Teenage Engineering Choir Dolls, Then Discovered Their Secret Horrors

November 21, 2022November 21, 202240 Comments

Teenage Engineering Choir Sold Out After 9 Days

Teenage Engineering has proven the naysayers wrong again, selling out of their vocal synthesis choir dolls in less than 9 days.… Read More Teenage Engineering Choir Sold Out After 9 Days

November 20, 2022November 20, 202226 Comments

The Teenage Engineering Choir: WTF or Take My Money? You Make The Call!

Teenage Engineering has introduced the teenage engineering choir, a collection of eight ‘singing’ wooden dolls, each with a characteristic vocal range, that can be played via MIDI over BLE.… Read More The Teenage Engineering Choir: WTF or Take My Money? You Make The Call!

November 10, 2022November 20, 2022106 Comments

Casio Goes High-End With Mid-Century Modern Styled Privia Digital Pianos

Casio has introduced the Privia PX-S7000, a $2,699.99 keyboard that they say is “the best-sounding, best-feeling, best-looking Privia ever made.”… Read More Casio Goes High-End With Mid-Century Modern Styled Privia Digital Pianos

September 8, 2022September 8, 202216 Comments

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