Drew Neumann Multitracks Knifonium Tube Synthesizer For ‘Steampunk Space Spies’

Composer Drew Neumann (Aeon Flux, The WIld Thornberries) has shared a new composition, Steampunk Space Spies, created entirely (including percussion and sound effects) with the Knifonium vacuum tube synthesizer. The Knifonium, made by Jonte Knif, is a unique 25-tube monophonic synthesizer, with a 4th order ladder filter and a ring modulator. Here’s what Neumann has… Read More Drew Neumann Multitracks Knifonium Tube Synthesizer For ‘Steampunk Space Spies’

April 7, 2016April 7, 20169 Comments

Korg Intros Pa4X Oriental Performance Keyboard

Musikmesse 2016: Korg has introduced the Pa4X ORIENTAL Professional Arranger keyboard – a new synth that features Arabic, Persian, Turkish sounds and more. Here’s the official video intro:

April 4, 2016April 5, 201613 Comments

Taiho Yamada Demos Patch Set for Dave Smith Instruments OB-6

Synth and sound designer Taiho Yamada has published an sampler of the sounds he created for the new Dave Smith Instruments OB-6: “In February, I completed a set of patches for the Dave Smith Instruments OB-6, and I’m happy to report that quite a few of them made it into the factory preset banks. I’m… Read More Taiho Yamada Demos Patch Set for Dave Smith Instruments OB-6

April 4, 2016April 4, 20166 Comments

A Final Run Of The $20K+ Schmidt Polyphonic Synthesizer Has Been Announced

German instrument distributor Electronic Music Components (e:m:c) has announced that it is taking orders on what it say will be the last 25 Schmidt Polyphonic Synthesizers, one of the most ambitious analog synths ever created.

March 30, 2016March 30, 201620 Comments

Oberheim Two Voice Pro vs Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 Synthesizer

This video, via kpsiegel, is a quick comparison of the new Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 to an Oberheim Two Voice synthesizer.

March 21, 201618 Comments

Ann Arbor’s Synth Lending Library Lets You Check Out Synths, Drum Machines, A Theremin & More

We recently featured the Lawrence, Kansas Public Library, which has a recording studio you can check out and is getting a large-format monster synth. Another library that is innovating by letting you check out creative tools is the Ann Arbor District Library. The library features the usual books, DVDs & CDs – but they also… Read More Ann Arbor’s Synth Lending Library Lets You Check Out Synths, Drum Machines, A Theremin & More

March 20, 201611 Comments

Alesis Andromeda Analog Synthesizer – An ‘Onslaught Of Non-Stop Sensory Bombardment’

This video, via gstormelectro, offers an audio demo of the Alesis Andromeda analog synthesizer. Or as they call it, ‘an onslaught of non-stop analog sensory bombardment.’ The Andromeda is a 16-voice analog keyboard from the turn of the millennium that combines deep analog features with knobby tweakability.

March 18, 201631 Comments

Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 Keyboard Sound Design

This video, via PerfectCircuitAudio, explores some custom sound design with the Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 synthesizer:

March 17, 2016March 17, 201615 Comments

Old Style Techno With A Hoover From The Korg Minilogue

Here’s an old-school techno synth jam that features the sound of the Korg Minilogue analog synthesizer.

March 14, 201618 Comments

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