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Category: Keyboard Synthesizers

Crumar Spirit Synthesizer, The ‘Italian Minimoog’, Getting Reissue

Crumar, after 40 years, is putting the Crumar Spirit back into production.… Read More Crumar Spirit Synthesizer, The ‘Italian Minimoog’, Getting Reissue

July 28, 2023July 29, 202313 Comments

Roland SH-7 Vintage Synth Review – Of All Roland’s SH Synths, “It’s The Coolest One

Here’s an in-depth look at the Roland SH-7, a rare analog synthesizer from 1978.… Read More Roland SH-7 Vintage Synth Review – Of All Roland’s SH Synths, “It’s The Coolest One

July 27, 20233 Comments

Is The Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave ‘The Synth Of The Decade’?

In this video, film & media composer Jim Daneker shares his thought on the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave synthesizer – an advanced wavetable synth keyboard that takes the classic PPG Wave design to a new level.… Read More Is The Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave ‘The Synth Of The Decade’?

July 23, 202330 Comments

Did Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ Copy A Synth Demo Record?

“It doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right…”… Read More Did Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ Copy A Synth Demo Record?

July 22, 202313 Comments

Yamaha Retires Montage Synthesizer, But New Flagship Synth Coming In The Fall

But they also had good news to share about the Montage line today…… Read More Yamaha Retires Montage Synthesizer, But New Flagship Synth Coming In The Fall

July 18, 2023July 27, 202333 Comments

Secrets Of Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ Bassline

“The notes don’t lie, man.”… Read More Secrets Of Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ Bassline

July 17, 2023July 17, 202313 Comments

Korg Nautilus AT Workstations Add Channel Aftertouch

Available in 61 and 88-key versions, NAUTILUS AT adds channel aftertouch, and features an updated sound library that adds aftertouch-controlled effects to the existing programs.… Read More Korg Nautilus AT Workstations Add Channel Aftertouch

July 16, 2023July 16, 202318 Comments

Sinevibes Intros 4 New Effect Plugins For KORG Prologue, Minilogue XD & NTS-1 Synths

Each of the effects is available for the Korg prologue, minilogue xd, and NTS-1.… Read More Sinevibes Intros 4 New Effect Plugins For KORG Prologue, Minilogue XD & NTS-1 Synths

July 13, 2023July 13, 20233 Comments

This Is How Synthesizers Worked In The Victorian Age

The Helmholtz synthesizer was designed to explore how additive synthesis can be used to create complex sounds from simple ones.… Read More This Is How Synthesizers Worked In The Victorian Age

July 10, 2023July 10, 20239 Comments

The Behringer BX700 Frankensynth Is Part DX7, Part CS-80 & Part Drum Machine

Behringer today shared a sneak preview of a new frankensynth, the BX700, that takes parts from classic analog and digital synths alike, adds a drum machine and remixes it all into a minisynth groovebox.… Read More The Behringer BX700 Frankensynth Is Part DX7, Part CS-80 & Part Drum Machine

July 7, 202342 Comments

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