Roland JD-Xi Software Patch Editor
Memory Slice has shared an unofficial patch editor for the Roland JD-Xi keyboard synthesizer.
Category: Keyboard Synthesizers
Roland JD-XA Synthesizer Custom Patch Audio Demo
Reader “jd-xa knight” shared this set of audio demos for the Roland JD-XA Hybrid Synthesizer, featuring original presets.
Access Brings Back Virus TI Darkstar
Access Music has announced that it will be reintroducing the Virus TI Darkstar at Superbooth 16, being held in Berlin, March 31st – April 2nd, 2016. The Darkstar is based on a Virus TI Polar, but with a custom ‘gun metal’ case design.
Elektron Analog OS 1.22 Features Overview
This video is an overview of the Elektron Analog OS 1.22 for the Analog Four & Analog Keys. Here’s what they have to say about the update:
The Roland RS-505 Paraphonic String Synthesizer
This video, via Classic Vintage, demos the Roland RS-505 Paraphonic String Synthesizer, a classic 70s string synth.
Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 Now Shipping
Dave Smith Instruments has announced that the OB-6, a collaboration with synth pioneer Tom Oberheim, is now shipping. The OB-6 features a sound engine inspired by Oberheim’s original SEM (the core of his 4-voice and 8-voice synthesizers). The OB-6 is designed to provide the SEM tone, with the stability and flexibility of modern technology.
‘SkiniBrute’ Turns Arturia MiniBrute Into A Desktop Synthesizer
GMUSynth Woodworks has introduced ‘SkiniBrute‘ – a wood panel conversion kit that turns the Arturia MiniBrute keyboard into a desktop synth module. The SkiniBrute mod holds the synth’s panel at an 11.25° angle, providing clear and easy access to the controls. The case’s side panels are modeled after the original MiniBrute design, including the multidimensional slopes and bevels.
AKAI AX60 Ambient Space Music
Sunday Synth Jam: This video, via synth4ever, captures an ambient space music performance, Celestial Being, on an Akai AX60 synthesizer. The AX60 is a 6-voice analog synth from the 80s.
Synth Jam With A Swap Meet Lowrey Genie Organ
This synth jam, via Earmonkey Music, is a nice demonstration of how old organs – which you can frequently find at swap meets or on Craigslist for next to nothing – can still sound great and be very useful instruments, if you use them creatively. 70’s electronic artists like Jean Michel Jarre, Vangelis and Klaus Schulze… Read More Synth Jam With A Swap Meet Lowrey Genie Organ
Tiracon 6V Analog Synthesizer (1987)
The demo video, via RetroSound, demonstrates the rare Tiracon 6V analog synthesizer from the year 1987. RetroSound’s Marko Ettlich notes that the Tiracon 6V is a polyphonic synth keyboard that was made in GDR. “I saw this synthesizer first at the Leipziger autumn fair in 1987. It was the second synth made in GDR after the monophonic Vermona… Read More Tiracon 6V Analog Synthesizer (1987)
