In the latest episode of the Art + Music + Technology podcast, synthesist Darwin Grosse talks with Paul Schreiber, creator of the MOTM synthesizer modular synthesizer. “At what point does the electronic reality stop and the voodoo start?” asks Schreiber – who goes on to offer his perspective on the question and how it applies… Read More Interview With Paul Schreiber, Creator Of The MOTM Synthesizer
Japanese reader Masaki Higuchi is experimenting with using MIDI to control the littleBits Synth Kit. In the video above, Higuchi uses the Synth Kit to play back a MIDI file of Jean-Jacques Perrey and Gershon Kingsley’s Baroque Hoedown, well known for its use in Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade. Here is the approach that Higuchi used:
Synth supergroup Node has a new album on the way – their first new release since 1995. The group features four music industry veterans that have taken time out from their ‘day jobs’ to indulge their passion for everything analog: producer and sonic legend Flood; producer and composer Ed Buller; composer & professor of music Dave Bessell; and… Read More Synth Supergroup Node Returns With Node 2 (DiN44)
Love modular synths + the iconic soundtrack of Blade Runner? Then you may want to check out the Moments Lost Modular Challenge. The contest is organized by the creators of Moments Lost – a crowdfunded project to create new music and art inspired by Blade Runner. The project is now fully funded – but the Modular… Read More Moments Lost Modular Challenge – Can You Create A Unique ‘Blade Runner’ Sound?
Reader Amy Lee (Ani) let us know about this new video of synth pioneer Tom Oberheim, who was filmed demoing his brand new Oberheim Two Voice Pro and talking about his experiences in the world of synths and music.
2013 was a great year for music technology. The year brought multiple new analog synthesizers, several major DAW releases, new software synths, lots of interesting new MIDI controllers and tons of inexpensive electronic music apps. The analog renaissance is going full speed. ‘Crowdsourced’ project development of electronic music gear hit its stride. And musicians are… Read More Open Mic: What’s The Best New Electronic Music Technology Of 2013?
Reader Dean Sabatino lets us know about a new line of modular keyboard controllers, from Austin-based Super Synthesis. The Super37 is ~104hp of Eurorack compatible rails with integrated 3-octave keyboard and keyscan module, and a high quality PSU and bus board by Tip Top Audio.
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Ken MacBeth of MacBeth Studio Systems has shared some images of his prototype for a new Eurorack monster module – the Element 1. It is the first of a set of five planned 3U Eurorack-sized 84HP synthesizer modules. According to MacBeth, the sound of Elements 1 is “a sum of parts -‘Spike’ Oscs meet Acidic Filter… Read More MacBeth Intro Elements One Eurorack Monster Module
Intellijel Designs has introduced a new Eurorack synth module, the Atlantis, inspired by the classic Roland SH-101 synthesizer. The Atlantis is heavily inspired by the architecture and sound of the Roland SH-101, but offers several enhancements: Triangle core vcos (with far better tracking and Hard sync) instead of saw core Primary vco has linear FM… Read More New Atlantis Eurorack Synth Module Inspired By The Classic Roland SH-101
