Would Leonard Bernstein Want West Side Story Played On Synthesizers?

Would Leonard Bernstein want his the score for his classic musical West Side Story played on synths, instead of an orchestra? That’s the question asked by a thought-provoking New York Times article that looks at how synths are replacing musicians in the orchestras of not only new musicals, but classic ones. Violinist Paul Woodiel writes:… Read More Would Leonard Bernstein Want West Side Story Played On Synthesizers?

The Analogue Solutions Tereshkova: Excerpts from a Noisy Suitcase

Synthesist Calvin Cardiod has created another loving demo video, this time for the Analogue Solutions Tereshkova suitcase synthesizer. Key features of the Tereshkova: Suitcase style design. Pure analogue voice circuitry. Rugged Steel construction. Quality chrome catches and cool steel spring handle. Stuffed full of electronics. No front panel space is wasted. Joystick, MIDI, jack socket… Read More The Analogue Solutions Tereshkova: Excerpts from a Noisy Suitcase

A Neighborhood Synth Jam

Saturday Synth Porn: J. Robert Lennon took these images at his neighborhood synth jam: How many synthesizer nerds can there be, really, in one semi-rural central New York neighborhood? Uh…kind of a lot, actually. Jim, John, Jonathan, Jason, and Trevor gather for some noisy geekery on Ellis Hollow Creek Road. Looks like fun! Either Robert lives… Read More A Neighborhood Synth Jam