Roland BK-7m ‘A Band In A Briefcase’

Roland is now shipping the BK-7m Backing Module – a MIDI-based virtual backing band. The portable unit can connect to any MIDI-compatible instrument, such as a keyboard, digital piano, or digital accordion, and is designed act as a virtual backing band. 

4ms VCA Matrix

4ms has introduced a new Eurorack synth module, the VCA Matrix – a playable 4×4 matrix of 16 VCAs. Four CV or audio inputs can be routed in any amount/combination to four outputs, using the 16 CV control jacks, Level knobs, and Mute buttons. Features: 4 CV/audio inputs and 4 outputs (buffered and dc-coupled) 16… Read More 4ms VCA Matrix

New Nintendo Cartridge, Chip Maestro, Turns NES Into A MIDI Synthesizer

Developer Jarek Lupinski is working on a new NES cartridge, Chip Maestro, that turns a Nintendo Entertainment System into a MIDI synthesizer. Here’s what he has to say about Chip Maestro: The cartridge will accept a MIDI input from any instrument, and by passing the MIDI notes through the NES, the cartridge will make the NES… Read More New Nintendo Cartridge, Chip Maestro, Turns NES Into A MIDI Synthesizer

The Starr Labs Z6-S Ztar

Saturday Synth Porn: Some nice shots of the new Starr Labs Z6-S Deluxe Ztar, in sunburst finish, with long-neck and a whammy bar upgrade. Features: 6 Velocity-sensitive Zero-latency String Triggers Unlimited tunings 32 mappable zones Programmable Auto-chording system Sequencer Arpeggiator 4-way programmable Joystick Volume Pedal Port Sustain Pedal Port MIDI and USB i/o Power Supply, Cables,… Read More The Starr Labs Z6-S Ztar