Open Mic: Was ‘Santa’ Good To You This Year?

Open Mic: For the holidays, my wish is that you have family, health and peace. And, yes, since it’s Synthtopia, maybe some wicked gear under the tree, that new app that you’ve been wanting or some great new electronic music…. So, let us know if ‘Santa’ was good to you this year! Image: rthakrar

KOMA Elektronik SVF-201 State Variable Filter For Eurorack Modular Synthesizers

KOMA Elektronik is now shipping the SVF-201 State Variable Filter – a new modular for Eurorack modular synthesizers. Berlin-based instrument manufacturer KOMA Elektronik says that they are ‘slowly moving into the world of modular synthesizers’. The SVF-201’s filter circuit is built up with optical parts (vactrols), designed to deliver excellent studio audio quality and a… Read More KOMA Elektronik SVF-201 State Variable Filter For Eurorack Modular Synthesizers

Richard Galbraith’s Polyphony – Analog Arrangements Of 16th Century Polyphonic Vocal Music

Reader Doug Slocum – the guru behind Synthetic Sound Labs’ modular gear – let us know about an impressive new album of music that features analog arrangements of 16th century polyphonic vocal music. Richard Galbraith’s Polyphony is a collection of 11 works, by Tallis, Byrd, de Lassus and others, arranged for modular analog synthesizer. Gailbraith… Read More Richard Galbraith’s Polyphony – Analog Arrangements Of 16th Century Polyphonic Vocal Music