Roland JD-XA Synthesizer Review – ‘Massive Sound-Sculpting Potential’
This video, via sonicstate, takes a look at the SuperNatural synth engine and sequencer of the new Roland JD-XA hybrid synthesizer:
Category: Keyboard Synthesizers
Berlin School Synth Rig Tour
This video, via vlogger Ralph Baumgartl, is a video tour of synth rig of Frank Tischerj, of the synth group Thau.
‘Synthesized’ Score Now Available
SYNTHESIZED – Original Movie Score by (((Crystal Beach))), SAKI BOMB Christoph Kresse, creator of the upcoming synth documentary Synthesized, let us know that the film’s score is now available. You can preview it via the embed above or via Bandcamp.
Hands-On With Elektron Overbridge & Ableton Live
In this video, Dataline (Cenk Sayinli) demonstrates how he uses Elektron Overbridge.
Elektron Overbridge 1.0 Now Available
Elektron has released Overbridge 1.0 – new software that’s designed to connect your analog hardware and your music studio software through a single USB connection. Overbridge 1.0 is only compatible with Ableton Live. Support for all hosts, including Cubase, Logic, Bitwig, Maschine and Reaper, is planned, but still in beta. Overbridge lets you record multi-track audio from… Read More Elektron Overbridge 1.0 Now Available
Limited-Edition MoroderNova Synthesizer Now Shipping
Novation let us know that their limited-edition MoroderNova – a new version of the MiniNova that synth patches and styling inspired by Giorgio Moroder – is now shipping.
Five Arturia MiniBrute & MicroBrute Mods That Will Totally Void Your Warranty
French synth guru Yves Usson, above, knows his way around the insides of the MiniBrute and MicroBrute synthesizers – he collaborated with Arturia to design them. He’s shared a series of mods and hacks for the MiniBrute and MicroBrute at his site. He notes that making any of these mods to your synth ‘will immediately… Read More Five Arturia MiniBrute & MicroBrute Mods That Will Totally Void Your Warranty
Hands-On With The OSCar Synthesizer
This video, via Novation, takes a look at the rare OSCar synthesizer that they are giving away. “Before we could let it go,” they note, “we sat down with CALC in his studio to say our goodbyes and have one last jam.”
Yamaha Reface CP vs Wurlitzer Electric Piano & Fender Rhodes, Mano a Mano
This pair of videos, via muzykujkropkacom, pits the new Yamaha Reface CP electric piano mini keyboard, head-to-head against a vintage Wurlitzer electric piano and a Fender Rhodes. The first video, above, is a short and sweet, note-for-note comparison of the new Yamaha reface CP keyboard and a vintage Wurly.
The Korg MS-20 Mini Looks Pretty Awesome With Custom Wood Side Panels
Shortly after the Korg MS-20 Mini was introduced David Picciuto, aka the DrunkenWoodworker, shared with us a video that documents how he made custom wood end caps for his Mini.
