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Micky Dolenz On The Moog Synthesizer

Mickey Dolenz of The Monkees talks about using the Moog modular synthesizer on Daily Nightly, above, the first pop recording to use the synthesizer: “Ahh, my little Moog synthesizer,” said Dolenz. “It was actually a pretty difficult thing to use,” he said, recalling how those first-generation synthesizers had to be physically rewired for every different sound… Read More Micky Dolenz On The Moog Synthesizer

September 26, 200913 Comments

Korg Wavedrum Demo Videos

Here are some official demo videos for the new Korg Wavedrum. The Korg Wavedrum can be used as a stand-alone percussion instrument, or integrated into an existing drum kit or percussion rig. The Wavedrum uses a real drum head as the playing surface, providing an authentic and familiar feel. This allows the performer to employ… Read More Korg Wavedrum Demo Videos

September 25, 2009Leave a comment

Korg MicroSampler Review

The Korg MicroSampler may have only been announced a couple of weeks ago, but Sonic State’s Nick Batt has already run the MicroSampler through its paces. His overview video, above, offers a good look at the hardware itself and how the MicroSampler works. Batt says: The microSAMPLER is not going to be a sampling workhorse… Read More Korg MicroSampler Review

September 25, 200918 Comments

3 Synths Made From Tupperware


3 synths was uploaded by: puffhandy
Duration: 395
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September 25, 2009September 26, 20091 Comment

The Simmons Digital ClapTrap


Simmons Digital Clap Trap Demo was uploaded by: zibbybone
Duration: 153
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September 24, 2009September 24, 20092 Comments

The Eigenharp, A New Electronic Musical Instrument


Eigenharp was uploaded by: eigenlabs
Duration: 151
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September 24, 2009September 24, 200914 Comments

Make A Digital Sampler Out Of A Craptacular $2 Saw Toy

Casper Electronic has published a hack that lets you turn a craptacular $2 Saw toy into a cheaptacular digital sampler: This awful figurine from the SAW movies is actually a pretty cool 30 second sample/playback module that’s easy to hack. You can buy them here for $2 a pop from allelectronics.com. It’s almost worth the… Read More Make A Digital Sampler Out Of A Craptacular $2 Saw Toy

September 24, 20093 Comments

Analog vs Digital: The Waldorf MicroWave I vs. The MicroWave II


Waldorf MicroWave I vs. MicroWave II was uploaded by: retrosound72
Duration: 451
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September 24, 2009September 24, 20097 Comments

The Acidlab Miami Drum Machine


ACIDLAB MIAMI ROLAND TR-808 DRUM MACHINE CLONE DEMO was uploaded by: redmartian
Duration: 264
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September 24, 2009September 24, 20093 Comments

Moog Synth Jam: Scratch From Scratch


“Scratch From Scratch” was uploaded by: timtsang3
Duration: 223
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September 24, 2009September 24, 2009Leave a comment

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