Dieter Doepfer Interview
Trash Audio interviewed Doepfer Synthesizer’s Dieter Doepfer at the 2008 NAMM Show, and talked to him about his background/life/history.
Category: Electronic Music & Recording Gear
Future Retro XS Semi-modular Analog Synthesizer
The long-awaited Future Retro XS semi-modular analog synthesizer is now available. According to designer Jered Flickinger (interview link), the Future Retro XS is intended to be used as either a rackmount or desktop instrument, and its compact size makes it ideal for musicians on the go. Flickinger’s work is always interesting. I’ve got a FR… Read More Future Retro XS Semi-modular Analog Synthesizer
Zendrum Zap Puts Zendrum Awesomeness Into small Package
The ZAP (Zendrum Articulating Programmer) is a compact stationary MIDI controller designed with a smaller footprint specifically to fit in tight spaces and studio environments. Four adjustable threaded feet customize the playing angle for desktop workstation beats. It can be mounted to a snare stand (via optional universal adapter) for live playing situations. Solid heavyweight… Read More Zendrum Zap Puts Zendrum Awesomeness Into small Package
ARP 2600 Demo Series Introduction
Marc Doty introduces what looks like it will be a really well done set of videos on the ARP 2600.
Edirol R-44 4-Channel Portable Recorder
At the Winter NAMM Show, Edirol released another portable recording unit. The Edirol R-44 4-Channel Portable Recorder is a 2 lbs. device that offers professional recording options, up to 24-bit and 192kHz, and uses SDHC cards to store the audio recorded. The Edirol R-44 features 4 channels XLR (with phantom power) & balanced/unbalanced TRS combo… Read More Edirol R-44 4-Channel Portable Recorder
Tiny Matchbox Synthesizer
Image: ranjit Cute little mini-synth in a matchbox, designed for thing-a-day project. Here’s this mini bad boy in action: “Play Lucky Man, dude!”
MOTU Shipping Ultimate Firewire Audio, Video Interface
, Audio interfaces don’t have near the sex appeal that a hardware synth has, but MOTU‘s V3HD Firewire audio and video interface comes close. It’s Mac. It’s PC. It turns either into a powerful HD/SD video production workstation. And at $2750, it’s as unobtainable as it is sexy. Features: HD/SD FireWire video interface for Mac… Read More MOTU Shipping Ultimate Firewire Audio, Video Interface
Stylophone Gets MP3 Jack
Firebox is selling a Stylophone reissue with a couple of minor updates – they added a volume control and a jack to plug in your MP3 player. Here are the details: So what exactly is a Stylophone? Well, basically, this bizarre little battery-operated instrument is a box packed with transistors, resistors, diodes and other old-school… Read More Stylophone Gets MP3 Jack
MXL USB.009-24 Condenser Mic
NAMM Show Update: MXL Microphones introduced a new USB mic – the USB.009-24 cardioid condenser microphone. The MXL USB.009-24 features 24-bit A/D and D/A converters with up to 96 kHz recording capability. They recommend the mic for home recording, podcasting, as well as adding dialog to business presentations and other multimedia projects. They also recommend… Read More MXL USB.009-24 Condenser Mic
KRK Ergo Room Correction System
At the Winter NAMM Show, KRK announced ERGO, a digital room analysis and correction system. ERGO (Enhanced Room Geometry Optimization) aims to improve your studio mixing space by correcting for real world acoustic problems. ERGO analyzes and compensates for undesirable room acoustics which can negatively impact audio mixdowns. The unit connects to a computer via… Read More KRK Ergo Room Correction System
