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Virus TI Gets Free OS 2.7.3 Update

Access Music GmbH, the company behind the Virus TI synthesizer series has released OS 2.7 after an extensive public beta test. The new version, which is compatible with the entire Virus TI range including the Virus TI Snow, features: Atomizer (a realtime glitch- and looper effect) a third USB buss to transfer more discreet audio… Read More Virus TI Gets Free OS 2.7.3 Update

September 3, 2008Leave a comment

The Bizarre Sharp MR-990 Synth Boombox

This little slice of retro boombox goodness is the Sharp MR-990, not just a boombox, but a boombox witha built-in “detachable keyboard computer capable of piano and rhythm functions.” It was released in 1985, at a price of $550, and featured a 5-band graphic equalizer, detachable speakers and the “melody computer.” There’s a lot more… Read More The Bizarre Sharp MR-990 Synth Boombox

September 1, 20083 Comments

Korg Wavestation Vector Synthesizer “Endless Waves”


Korg Wavestation Vector Synthesizer “Endless Waves” was uploaded by: retrosound72
Duration: 197
Rating: … Read More Korg Wavestation Vector Synthesizer “Endless Waves”

August 30, 2008February 14, 2009Leave a comment

Awesome Suitcase SK-1 Mod

TheUmbrellaCo is doing some gorgeous mods and bends to Casio SK-1 samplers, turning them into Suitcase SK-1s.  Here’s a promo video for a Suitcase SK-1, The Gypsy:     via HighlyLiquid

August 29, 2008August 29, 20081 Comment

The BugBrand AudioWeevil ’08

BugBrand has intreoduced the AudioWeevil08 – both a synth-sound generator and an audio processor – with a load of chaos possibilities chucked in too. Features: Audio Input through a CMOS Overdrive/Distortion – a powerful input (1/4″ mono jack) suitable for guitar or line levels. There are two levels of drive offering clean or distorted sounds.… Read More The BugBrand AudioWeevil ’08

August 26, 2008January 24, 2009Leave a comment

Bob Moog Foundation Updates

The Bob Moog Foundation is celebrating its second anniversary and is highlighting their recent accomplishments: The Bob Moog Foundation hosted the first ever Moogfest Symposium with a panel of pioneering synthesists. The Foundation now has music available for download on its MySpace page. Many of the tracks come from the Mooged-Out: Asheville CD. The Mooged-Out… Read More Bob Moog Foundation Updates

August 22, 2008August 22, 2008Leave a comment

Vote For The Worst Keytar Video In The World

At oobject, you can vote for the worst keytar video ever, and see some fun keytar videos in the process: This list is a warning reminder of what people really look like when they play Rock Band. It features keytars from their earnest debut to parody, to some kind of post-post-modern resolution with self aware… Read More Vote For The Worst Keytar Video In The World

August 14, 2008August 14, 20082 Comments

iPhone Vs Open Labs NeKo

Open Labs product developer Matthew Presley demonstrates how to use the new iPhone application BeatMaker in conjunction with NeKo TSE. The highlight is the way Presley integrates BeatMaker with the NeKo.

August 6, 2008August 6, 20081 Comment

Eliot Lipp’s Gear Porn Video

This episode of XLR8R TV looks at Brooklyn-based electro/hip-hop artist Eliot Lipp and his monster collection of sexy analog gear, including: Jomox XBase-09 MFB Synth-II Plan B modular synths Atari Synthcart Sequential Circuits Six-Trak Wurlitzer Electric Piano He also talks about his new album, The Outside, ice cream and crate digging. If anything is going… Read More Eliot Lipp’s Gear Porn Video

July 31, 2008July 31, 2008Leave a comment

Moog Synthesizer With Dan Rapport


Moog Synthesizer with Dan Rapport was uploaded by: trentmoorman
Duration: 18
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July 28, 2008January 28, 2009Leave a comment

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