Drum Synthesis With The Roland Aira Modular Effects
This video, via Voltage Control Lab, takes a look at building and triggering drum sounds inside the Roland Aira Modular FX Scooper module, using the Aira Customizer App.
Category: Modular Synthesizers
Knobcon 4 Photo Gallery – Highlights Of The Largest Synthesizer Convention Ever
Knobcon 4, described as the largest synthesizer convention in the world, was held earlier this month, Sept 11-13, in Itasca, Illinois. According to organizer Eric Williamson (aka Suit & Tie Guy), Knobcon 4 was the largest synth convention ever – attracting close to 500 people, from 6 countries. The event was packed with activities, including:… Read More Knobcon 4 Photo Gallery – Highlights Of The Largest Synthesizer Convention Ever
New Module Promises To Put Dirt In Your Modular Synth
The ERD modular eurorack series promises to put dirt in your modular synth. Not ‘sonic dirt’ – literal dirt. According to the developer, they aim ‘to infect and contaminate the world of Eurorack with a radical, new artistic sensibility.’
Audio Damage Intros Neuron FM Drum Synth Voice For Eurorack Modulars
Audio Damage‘s Chris Randall has announced a new FM drum synth voice module for Eurorack systems, the Neuron. Randall notes: Unlike a traditional FM voice, this isn’t a pair of sine waves. The modulator is a sine, but the carrier is a single-cycle sample from a 909 kick drum’s oscillator, taken direct from the board… Read More Audio Damage Intros Neuron FM Drum Synth Voice For Eurorack Modulars
Roland System-500 Eurorack Modules (Sneak Preview)
This video, via Craig Anthony Perkins, captures a presentation of the final production prototypes of the Roland System-500 Eurorack analog modules, made by Malekko Heavy Industry in Portland Oregon. The presentation is by the creator himself, Joshua Holly of Malekko.
Bruno Ender Lee – Spacecraft
Sunday Synth Jam: This video, via Bruno Ender Lee, captures a live studio performance of Spacecraft.
Roland Aira Eurorack Effects Modules First Look
This video, via MusicRadar, takes a look at the four new Roland Aira Eurorack effects modules, Bitrazer, Demora, Scooper & Torcido.
Assembling A Moog Format (MU) Modular System
This time-lapse video, via robotmakers, shows the last steps in assembling a large format (MU) modular synthesizer.
Behind the Music: Frictional Games’ SOMA Composer Mikko Tarmia
Mikko Tarmia, the composer for Frictional Games‘ upcoming sci-fi horror game SOMA, gives a tour of his synth-filled studio and explains how the game’s music has been made. Frictional Games makes first-person horror games like “Amnesia” (the scariest game we’ve ever played). The SOMA game will come out next week. For more information, check out… Read More Behind the Music: Frictional Games’ SOMA Composer Mikko Tarmia
Music From Brainwaves
In this video, via WBUR, Dr. Richard Boulanger, professor of electronic production and design at Berklee College of Music, demonstrates and speaks about the prospects of translating brainwaves into music:
