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The Panoptigon Offers ‘A Whole Range Of Weird Sounds’

At the 2019 NAMM Show, Quilter Labs introduced the Panoptigon, an optical sample playback device, based on the rare Optigan and Vako Orchestron instruments of the 1970’s. … Read More The Panoptigon Offers ‘A Whole Range Of Weird Sounds’

January 30, 2019February 15, 201914 Comments

Elektron Model: Samples Groovebox At NAMM 2019

At the 2019 NAMM Show, Elektron gave us a quick demo of their new Model:Samples groove box.… Read More Elektron Model: Samples Groovebox At NAMM 2019

January 30, 20193 Comments

Elektron Overbridge 2.0 At NAMM 2019

Here’s a quick overview and demo of how Overbridge 2.0 works, and how you can use it with your DAW or standalone. … Read More Elektron Overbridge 2.0 At NAMM 2019

January 30, 2019January 30, 20194 Comments

Making Music With Test Equipment

German synthesist Hainbach explores an early electronic music technique – making music with test equipment. … Read More Making Music With Test Equipment

January 29, 20192 Comments

Soma Dvina Electro-Acoustic Instrument (Prototype)

Kreimer says that the DVINA was inspired by Hindustani classical music, but that the design works for all types of music. … Read More Soma Dvina Electro-Acoustic Instrument (Prototype)

January 29, 2019March 21, 201917 Comments

Creating Sounds of Decay and Magnetic Distortion With ‘Destruction Loops’

German synthesist Hainbach takes up the challenge of exploring making music using self-destructing tape loop processes.… Read More Creating Sounds of Decay and Magnetic Distortion With ‘Destruction Loops’

January 24, 2019February 2, 20193 Comments

ContinuuCon Returns To Asheville, NC May 30 – June 1, 2019

Over the last few years, organizers have established ContinuuCon as a leading event for the exploration of expressive electronic music synthesis and performance. … Read More ContinuuCon Returns To Asheville, NC May 30 – June 1, 2019

January 21, 2019January 21, 20191 Comment

Elektron Teases Something New Ahead Of The 2019 NAMM Show

Ahead of the 2019 NAMM Show, Elektron is teasing a ‘new machine’. … Read More Elektron Teases Something New Ahead Of The 2019 NAMM Show

January 20, 201944 Comments

MIDI 2.0 Promises Auto-Configuration, Extended Resolution, Tighter Timing & Backward Compatibility

This major update of MIDI paves the way for a new generation of advanced interconnected MIDI devices, while still preserving interoperability with the millions of existing MIDI 1.0 devices.… Read More MIDI 2.0 Promises Auto-Configuration, Extended Resolution, Tighter Timing & Backward Compatibility

January 18, 2019January 18, 201951 Comments

Akai Pro Force Promises Standalone Live-Inspired Workflow

Akai Professional has introduced the standalone Force music production/DJ performance device, with clip launching, step sequencing, sampling, synths and a 7-inch multi-touch display.… Read More Akai Pro Force Promises Standalone Live-Inspired Workflow

January 17, 2019January 17, 201980 Comments

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