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Hands On With Rare Gear At The Italian Synth Museum, Museo del Synth Marchigiano

Here’s an overview of the museum, along with demos of some of the rare instruments in the museum’s collection.… Read More Hands On With Rare Gear At The Italian Synth Museum, Museo del Synth Marchigiano

September 5, 20227 Comments

Yamaha MODX+ Synthesizers Offer Increased Memory, Greater Polyphony & More

The updated MODX+ line features three keyboards: MODX8+, MODX7+ and MODX6+. Each of the synths offer more memory, greater polyphony and improved haptics over their MODX counterparts.… Read More Yamaha MODX+ Synthesizers Offer Increased Memory, Greater Polyphony & More

September 1, 202218 Comments

Sounds Of The Oberheim OB-X8, “The Creative Sound Design Synth of Dreams”

“Any of my skepticism about resurrecting the OB series was happily unfounded. This thing is TOTALLY worthy of the name, and every bit a real OB.”… Read More Sounds Of The Oberheim OB-X8, “The Creative Sound Design Synth of Dreams”

August 30, 202234 Comments

New Sound Library Showcases Range Of The Korg Wavestate Synthesizer

This collection showcases a completely different side of the Korg Wavestate than the official presets. … Read More New Sound Library Showcases Range Of The Korg Wavestate Synthesizer

August 30, 20227 Comments

Steiner Synthacon Reissue Now Available For Pre-Order

The Steiner-Connolly Synthacon is designed to be a faithful, full-size reissue of the ’70s classic, recreated under the direction of the original designer.… Read More Steiner Synthacon Reissue Now Available For Pre-Order

August 30, 2022August 30, 202214 Comments

One Synth Jam Session With The Roland Jupiter-Xm

Synthesist and sound designer Alba Ecstasy shared this one synth jam session, featuring the Roland Jupiter-Xm.… Read More One Synth Jam Session With The Roland Jupiter-Xm

August 28, 202210 Comments

New Mini Documentary, ‘The Fairlight Story’

Fairlight CMI-30A

The Fairlight Story tells the story of the creation of the Fairlight CMI, its cultural impact and ultimate demise. … Read More New Mini Documentary, ‘The Fairlight Story’

August 26, 20224 Comments

Live ‘Switched On’ Bach Performance

Here’s a ‘Switched On’ style live performance of Bach’s The Well Tempered Clavier Book 1 – Prelude and Fugue in C minor.… Read More Live ‘Switched On’ Bach Performance

August 21, 2022August 21, 20223 Comments

Oberheim OB-X8 Review – “Extremely Expensive….But It Does Sound Gorgeous”

“It’s an extremely expensive bit of kit,” notes Carr. “But it does sound gorgeous.”… Read More Oberheim OB-X8 Review – “Extremely Expensive….But It Does Sound Gorgeous”

August 19, 2022August 19, 202266 Comments

How To Shred A Synth Solo Like A Guitar Hero

Jamiroquai keyboard guru Matt Johnson shares his take on how to shred a synth solo like a guitar hero.… Read More How To Shred A Synth Solo Like A Guitar Hero

August 18, 2022August 18, 202227 Comments

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