Roland Intros JUNO-DS61, JUNO-DS88 Synthesizers

Roland today introduced two new Juno-DS series synths, the Juno-DS61 and the Juno-DS-88. Roland is positioning the Juno-DS line as a ‘gig-ready’ performance keyboard. It offers many enhancements over previous generations, including improved pianos, additional organ sounds, waveform expansion capability, Phrase Pads, new vocal effects and more. The JUNO-DS is available in both a 61-key synth-action… Read More Roland Intros JUNO-DS61, JUNO-DS88 Synthesizers

September 15, 2015September 15, 201525 Comments

Roland Teases Three New ‘Boutique’ Synthesizers

Roland today released a teaser video for a new line of ‘Boutique‘ synthesizers, inspired by the classic Jupiter-8, JX-3P & Juno-106.

September 15, 2015September 15, 2015157 Comments

Casio PT-80 Vintage Gear Review

This video, via 8-Bit Keys, is a review of the vintage Casio PT-80 mini synthesizer.

September 8, 2015September 8, 201519 Comments

How To Make Rave Music Live

This video, via Paolo Di Nicolantonio of SynthMania, takes a nostalgiac look back at how rave music was played live in the 90s. Here’s what Nicolantonio has to say about the video: “I felt nostalgic tonight and fired up the trusty old W-30….’ says Nicolantonio. “For the younger viewers, here’s a breakdown of how a typical Techno / Rave… Read More How To Make Rave Music Live

September 7, 2015September 7, 20159 Comments

How To Mod An Arturia MiniBrute Into A MiniBrute SE, Void Your Warranty & Play Pink Floyd’s “On The Run”

This video, by Diego Pinzón of Man On The Living Road, demonstrates how to mod an Arturia MiniBrute into a MiniBrute SE.

September 6, 2015September 6, 20158 Comments

Live Performance On Synthesizers.com Modular Synth

Sunday Synth Jam: This video, via SynthMania, captures a live modular performance of Flagless. The performance features the sound of a 66-space Synthesizers.com modular synthesizer, which SynthMania says is “Why I love my dotcom.”

September 6, 20153 Comments

‘Forgotten Sounds’ Of The Korg MS-20 Mini

Sunday Synth Jam: This video, via Kaj Roger Willumsen, captures a live performance (with sequencers) in his Forgotten Sounds series. The series is described as ‘relaxing instrumental music’, featuring the analog sounds of Korg MS-20 Mini synthesizer.

September 6, 20153 Comments

An Introduction To The Mellotron (1965)

This video, via British Pathé, features a vintage (1965) introduction to the iconic Mellotron tape sample playback keyboard.

September 5, 201512 Comments

Syncing Roland’s MX-1 Mixer With Roland JD-Xi Synthesizer

Roland keyboard guru Ed Diaz demonstrates how to sync the company’s MX-1 Mix Performer to the new JD-Xi synthesizer.

September 5, 20159 Comments

Knobcon 4 Synth Convention Coming Next Week, Sept 11-13

Knobcon 4 – a massive synth meetup, featuring performances, workshops and vendors – will be held next week, Sept 11-13, 2015, in the Chicago area. The three-day event, which focuses on electronic and experimental music and the tools used to create it, will be held at the Westin Chicago Northwest. Highlights include two nights of live electronic… Read More Knobcon 4 Synth Convention Coming Next Week, Sept 11-13

September 5, 2015September 23, 20154 Comments

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