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Moritz Simon Geist On Making Techno with Music Robots

Moritz Simon Geist, creator of the massive MR-808 robotic drum machine, let us know about his latest videos, which explore making techno using music robots.… Read More Moritz Simon Geist On Making Techno with Music Robots

October 9, 20183 Comments

Ambient Music On An Elektron Digitakt + Cassette Tape

This video captures an ambient track, featuring Elektron Digitakt recorded to cassette tape.… Read More Ambient Music On An Elektron Digitakt + Cassette Tape

October 7, 20181 Comment

“Isn’t She Lovely” On The Glide

This video captures a cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely”, performed on a new electronic instrument, The Glide. … Read More “Isn’t She Lovely” On The Glide

October 7, 2018October 8, 20187 Comments

New Gestural Instrument, ‘The Glide’ (Sneak Preview)

The Glide is a new instrument, designed to translate gestures into sound. … Read More New Gestural Instrument, ‘The Glide’ (Sneak Preview)

September 16, 2018September 16, 201818 Comments

70’s PBS Logo Theme Synth Analysis

Reader Patrick Mattingly shared this analysis of the classic 70’s PBS audio logo, which was used between programs between 1971 and 1984. … Read More 70’s PBS Logo Theme Synth Analysis

September 15, 20185 Comments

Believotron Lets You Choose Your Own Synth Adventure

Believotron focuses on providing an alternative to mass-produced gear, offering customizable synths, based on the Axoloti platform, cases for DIY projects and downloadable DIY project plans. … Read More Believotron Lets You Choose Your Own Synth Adventure

September 14, 20186 Comments

Therevox ET-4 Synthesizer Inspired By Ondes Martenot

At Knobcon 2018, we talked with Mike Beauchamp from Therevox Custom Musical Instruments, who gave us a hands-on demo of his unique Therevox ET-4.3 synthesizer.… Read More Therevox ET-4 Synthesizer Inspired By Ondes Martenot

September 13, 2018September 13, 20182 Comments

Roland Intros Ax-Edge Keytar

Roland today introduced the AX-Edge Keytar, a performance synthesizer designed to be played in a standing position with a shoulder strap.… Read More Roland Intros Ax-Edge Keytar

September 13, 2018September 13, 201845 Comments

The Best Of Knobcon 2018

Making a ‘best of’ list from an event like this is always tricky, but Synth guru Enrique Martinez shares some great picks and offers a personal take on why they impressed him so much.… Read More The Best Of Knobcon 2018

September 11, 2018September 11, 20187 Comments

Synthstrom Audio Deluge 2.1 Sneak Preview From Knobcon 2018

We got a preview of the next firmware update, 2.1, from Synthstrom’s Ian Jorgensen. New features include a waveform editor view, multi-sample import, streamlined kit building and more. … Read More Synthstrom Audio Deluge 2.1 Sneak Preview From Knobcon 2018

September 10, 2018September 10, 20185 Comments

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