Ken MacBeth gives a speaker-rattling demo of the MacBeth X-Series Dual SV Filter, part of his MacBeth Studios Systems X-Series line of analog synth modules. Here is the first demo- if not basic- of the the new Macbeth X-Series Dual SV (State Variable) Filter module. Being used in conjucntion with it are 2 x X-Series Oscillators… Read More Something Wicked This Way Comes – The MacBeth X-Series Dual SV Filte
While there were a lot of cool introductions at Musikmesse 2011, this week’s Saturday Synth Porn really starts and stops with the Schmidt Analog Synthesizer, Stefan Schmidt’s ‘Super Synth’. We’re not sure if it’s because it’s powerful, expensive or unavailable – but, this Teutonic heavywieght found more admirers among our readers than any synth in a long… Read More Synth Porn Of The Week: The Schmidt Analog Synthesizer
At Musikmesse 2011, Nord introduced a new Hammer Action keyboard, the Nord Electro 3 HP. The Electro 3 HP has all the features of the original Electro 3, but sports a 73-key Hammer Action Portable keybed, with a classic E-E range and 4 selectable Dynamic Response Curves. The Electro 3 HP only weighs 11 kg, making it… Read More Nord Electro 3 HP Offers Hammer Action
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One thing we’ve heard loud and clear in the comments on this year’s Musikmesse posts is that Synthtopia readers are really wanting to see new analog gear. iPad music apps can be cool and it’s good to see companies pushing the limits of what’s possible with digital keyboard workstations. But how about some incredible new… Read More The Schmidt Analog Synthesizer – The Expensive Muscle-Car Monster Synth That You’ve Been Waiting For
Novation has released a free soundpack for the UltraNova synthesizer, the Chuckie Soundpack for UltraNova: Part producer, part remixer, part DJ, Chuckie knows what makes a great track. With the help of Fabian Lenssen and Silvio Ecomo, two of Holland’s A-list house producers, he’s produced with this exclusive soundpack for UltraNova. King of the Dirty… Read More Free ‘Dirty Dutch’ Soundpack For The Novation UltraNova
Here are some sights from the Synthesizer Superbooth at Musikmesse 2011……
Musikmesse 2011: Yamaha has introduced two new synths, described as offering “heavyweight professional performance with lightweight price tag” – the Yamaha MOX 6 and MOX 8 music production synthesizers. In other words – the Motif XS Sound Engine on a budget. Here’s the official intro video for the Yamaha MOX synthesizers:
Images and a “special preview” of the Roland Jupiter-80 synthesizer, scheduled to be announced at the upcoming Musikmesse 2011, have leaked out, revealing a retro-styled performance synthesizer. Click on the image above to get a larger view of the Jupiter-80. The Roland Jupiter-80 synthesizer is expected to feature a 72-note keyboard, a D-beam controller, Supernatural… Read More Roland Jupiter-80 Synthesizer – First Photos (Leaked)
Nord has announced plans to release a new keyboard at Musikmesse 2011: Countdown to ecstasy! 2011-03-25 If you’re in Frankfurt between April 6-9th, be sure not to miss the Nord booth and try out all the latest Nord gear! You’ll find us in Hall 5.1, Booth B90, and we’ve also got a surprise for you…… Read More Nord Introducing New Keyboard At Musikmesse 2011
