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The Infinitone Is The iPad-Controlled Microtonal Saxophone Of The Future

While the instrument’s tone is articulated as a traditional sax, its pitch is controlled via an iPad.… Read More The Infinitone Is The iPad-Controlled Microtonal Saxophone Of The Future

August 2, 201714 Comments

Aphex Twin Makes New Track With All Korg Rig

New Aphex Twin (Richard D. James) track, created using an all-Korg setup….… Read More Aphex Twin Makes New Track With All Korg Rig

July 11, 2017July 11, 201749 Comments

Folktek Omnichord Hands-On Demo

The Folktek Omnichord OM-84 has been extensively modified, with more than 60 touch points. … Read More Folktek Omnichord Hands-On Demo

July 7, 2017July 7, 20177 Comments

DIYing With The New SSI2144 VCF Chip

Reader Juan Urquhart shared this quick demo of a DIY filter, using the new SSI2144 VCF chip.… Read More DIYing With The New SSI2144 VCF Chip

July 6, 2017July 6, 201711 Comments

Elektron Digitakt vs Elektron Octatrack

Here’s a comparison of the new Elektron Digitakt and the Elektron Octatrack.… Read More Elektron Digitakt vs Elektron Octatrack

July 1, 201713 Comments

minijam studio Update

minijam is based on the idea of boiling down a hardware studio or live performance setup to a small set of compact devices, including a drum machine, a wavetable synthesizer, an analog filter, a mixer and a speaker.… Read More minijam studio Update

June 29, 2017June 29, 201710 Comments

From Arduino To LinnStrument

In the presentation, Arduino to LinnStrument, Bevin demonstrates the basics of the LinnStrument and then dives deep into the technical details of both the instrument’s hardware and software. … Read More From Arduino To LinnStrument

June 28, 2017June 28, 201711 Comments

Expressive Analog Control, With A Haken Continuum + Doepfer Dark Energy

Duquesne uses the Continuum & its three dimensions of expressive control with a Doepfer Dark Energy analog synthesizer. … Read More Expressive Analog Control, With A Haken Continuum + Doepfer Dark Energy

June 25, 2017June 25, 20173 Comments

Rhodes Piano + MIDI + Ableton Live + Live Looping

This looping keyboard jam features a custom custom 1971 Fender Rhodes Suitcase, with a built-in spring reverb and MIDI. … Read More Rhodes Piano + MIDI + Ableton Live + Live Looping

June 25, 2017June 25, 20174 Comments

The Apprehension Engine – ‘The Spookiest Instrument On Earth’?

The Apprehension Engine is a one-of-a-kind electro-acoustic instrument, commissioned by film composer Mark Korven, for creating horror music. Korven wanted a better way of getting unique sounds for his soundtracks, so he worked with luthier Tony Duggan-Smith to create what is described as ‘the spookiest instrument on Earth.”

June 25, 2017June 25, 20177 Comments

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