Roland JD-Xi Synthesizer Review
In this video, author Mark Jenkins (Analog Synthesizers) shares his take on the Roland JD-Xi synthesizer:
Category: Keyboard Synthesizers
Yamaha Teases New ‘Reface’ Synths That Will ‘Bring Back Memories’
Yamaha today released a teaser video for Reface – what appears to be a new line of synth keyboards, inspired by some of their classic synths:
This Is What Digital Synths Looked Like In 1977
This video, via urcich, captures a vintage look at what digital synths looked like in 1977.
Korg Synth Guru Tatsuya Takahashi On The Design Of The New ARP Odyssey
In this video, Tatsuya Takahashi, KORG’s Manager and Chief Engineer of Analog Synth Development, offers his take on the new ARP Odyssey reissue.
Elka Synthex Reissue Campaign Fails To Meet Goal
The IndieGoGo campaign to produce a reissue of the classic Elka Synthex synthesizer has failed to meet is $414,000 goal, despite the high-profile backing of Jean-Michel Jarre. Organizers note that “We’re saddened that we did not reach the funding target. This unfortunately means that Elka Synthex will not be coming back.” They add that all… Read More Elka Synthex Reissue Campaign Fails To Meet Goal
ARP’s David Friend On The Odyssey
In this video, via ARP, ARP’s cofounder and lead designer of the original ARP Odyssey, David Friend, discusses the role he played as Chief Advisor to KORG for the re-issue of the ARP Odyssey.
Moog Music Announces Employee Ownership Plans
Moog Music owner & CEO Mike Adams has announced an employee ownership plan…… Read More Moog Music Announces Employee Ownership Plans
Novation Is Giving Away A Classic OSCar Synthesizer
Novation is launching a summer-long celebration of its 35+ year heritage with a giveaway of one of the most rare and beloved classic synthesizers, the OSCar. The celebration also honors Novation’s longtime synthesizer designer, Chris Huggett, who, along with the OSCar programmable monosynth (1983), is also the designer responsible for the WASP monosynth (1978), the… Read More Novation Is Giving Away A Classic OSCar Synthesizer
Old-School 90’s Rave Jam
Sunday Synth Jam: This video, via SynthMania, shows how they did it in the 90s – rave style. Here’s what SynthMania has to say about it:
The Switched-On Bach Smackdown: 12 Synths Compared
In this video, Mark Nicholson of Eyepatch Entertainment offers a sort of ‘Switched-On Bach Smackdown’ – comparing 12 synthesizers in arrangements of Bach’s Scherzo BWV844, inspired by the classic ‘Switched-On’ arrangements of Wendy Carlos. List of synths in order of appearance:
