Category: Keyboard Synthesizers

Charanjit Singh’s ‘Synthesizing: Ten Ragas To A Disco Beat’ – Was Acid House Inevitable?

Charanjit Singh’s Synthesizer: Ten Ragas To A Disco Beat is a bit of an oddity – a collection of electronic takes on classic Indian ragas. The album, originally recorded in 1982, was an obscure curiosity until 2010, when it was rereleased – and hailed by some as the first ever acid house record. It predates Phuture’s Acid… Read More Charanjit Singh’s ‘Synthesizing: Ten Ragas To A Disco Beat’ – Was Acid House Inevitable?

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Novation Releases Free Soundpack, SuperNova Vol. 2, For Ultranova & Mininova Synths

Earlier this year, Novation released a new Soundpack for their Ultranova and Mininova synths, comprised of the sounds of their original Supernova. As part of the Novation’s 21st anniversary celebrations, sound designer Phil McDonald, who created the original, iconic sounds of the Supernova, has created three 64-sound Soundpacks for Novation’s Ultranova and Mininova. Readers can check… Read More Novation Releases Free Soundpack, SuperNova Vol. 2, For Ultranova & Mininova Synths

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The KingKorg Filters, Explained

Korg product specialist Rich Formidoni explains the concept behind the filters on the new KingKorg keyboard synth and demonstrates their sound. If you’ve used the KingKorg, leave a comment with your thoughts on it!

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Dr. Grams-Moog Explains Why Bob Moog’s Archive Is Going To Cornell University

We recently reported that the Bob Moog Foundation had suffered a setback, with the announcement that Cornell University, rather than the Foundation, would be getting Moog’s personal notes, plans, drawings and recordings. Moog’s widow, Dr. Ileana Grams-Moog, right, recently announced plans to donate his personal items to the Cornell University Library in Ithaca, N.Y.. Moog’s collection… Read More Dr. Grams-Moog Explains Why Bob Moog’s Archive Is Going To Cornell University

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