Something Wicked This Way Comes – The MacBeth X-Series Dual SV Filte

Ken MacBeth gives a speaker-rattling demo of the MacBeth X-Series Dual SV Filter, part of his MacBeth Studios Systems X-Series line of analog synth modules. Here is the first demo- if not basic- of the the new Macbeth X-Series Dual SV (State Variable) Filter module. Being used in conjucntion with it are 2 x X-Series Oscillators… Read More Something Wicked This Way Comes – The MacBeth X-Series Dual SV Filte

Synth Porn Of The Week: The Schmidt Analog Synthesizer

While there were a lot of cool introductions at Musikmesse 2011, this week’s Saturday Synth Porn really starts and stops with the Schmidt Analog Synthesizer, Stefan Schmidt’s ‘Super Synth’. We’re not sure if it’s because it’s powerful, expensive or unavailable – but, this Teutonic heavywieght found more admirers among our readers than any synth in a long… Read More Synth Porn Of The Week: The Schmidt Analog Synthesizer

The Schmidt Analog Synthesizer – The Expensive Muscle-Car Monster Synth That You’ve Been Waiting For

One thing we’ve heard loud and clear in the comments on this year’s Musikmesse posts is that Synthtopia readers are really wanting to see new analog gear. iPad music apps can be cool and it’s good to see companies pushing the limits of what’s possible with digital keyboard workstations. But how about some incredible new… Read More The Schmidt Analog Synthesizer – The Expensive Muscle-Car Monster Synth That You’ve Been Waiting For

Korg Monotribe Video Preview – Is This The Budget 303?

Musikmesse 2011: We’ve added several video previews to our previous Korg Monotribe introduction post. This one, though, via Nick at Sonic State, definitely deserves a look, because it delivers the goods. The Korg Monotribe is looking more and more like it could be the budget 303. We’re not sure, though, because Korg hasn’t released official… Read More Korg Monotribe Video Preview – Is This The Budget 303?