Björk has been wowing audiences recently with her reacTable, a new music controller that uses movable blocks and a colorful video interface. The reacTable’s developers say it is the latest in an emerging wave of “tangible music interfaces,” but to the touring musicians who play the thing, it’s merely “cool.” “Established instruments like the Moog,… Read More Björk Puts reacTable To Work
When they’re not saving the world, Yellow Magic Orchestra, find time to play synths in caveman outfits and throw back a few Kirin beers.
emutronic’s Victorian Synth demonstrates some ways of generating sounds from crap you have around the house: But can it play “Lucky Man”? via Sonic State
Muse Research has announced that they are releasing “a ton” of new plug-ins on Receptor, including Rob Papen’s Albino 3, Blue and Predator. Demo versions are available at Plugorama. Descriptions: Albino 3 from LinPlug is an powerful synth with incredible sounding presets. This synth has a ton of features that let you explore your expressive… Read More Rob Papen’s Albino 3, BLUE and Predator Now Available on Receptor
PreSonus is offering hints about a new product, set to be announced August 7th, that promises to bring together in one device some of the leading names in electronic music. Software partners included in the new product include: Sony Creative Software Inc. Steinberg GmbH Propellerheads IK Multimedia FXpansion Cycling ‘74 Applied Acoustic Systems Wave Arts… Read More PreSonus Offers Tease Of New Secret Synth Box
Our contacts at Yamaha send word that they plan to launch the Tenori-On, a brand new performance instrument at London’s premier independent record shop Phonica Records, at an event September 4th. The event will feature Tenori-On performances from some of the finest talent in electronic music and an introduction and discussion with the Tenori-On’s inventor.… Read More Yamaha Announces Launch Of Tenori-On Electronic Music Instrument
This video, via demjp8RqDA, shows a solid-state Tesla coil “singing”. Here’s an explanation of how it works: The primary runs at its resonant frequency in the 41 KHz range, and is modulated from the control unit in order to generate the tones you hear. It is the actual high voltage sparks that are making the… Read More Using A Tesla Coil As A Synthesizer
Yamaha has announced new driver, editor, and firmware updates, making a host of products compatible with Intel-based Macs (Universal Binary) and Windows Vista operating system. Among the updates are V1.1.0 updates of Yamaha’s Vocal Rack, Pitch Fix, Final Master, and 01X Channel Module VST plug-ins for Mac OS X. These updaters make current Yamaha VST… Read More Yamaha Releases Updated Drivers, Editors, and Firmware
Here’s the question of the day – why do synth ads have to suck? Here’s how Korg sells synths: Here how Jackson sells guitars…. Nothing against Moby, but axe-wielding über-babes beat bald-headed metrosexuals. Even worse, it looks like Jenna Jameson could kick Moby’s ***.
NAMM: BOSS introduced the ME-20B, a powerful multi-effects unit optimized for live performance With the same performance-based design as its guitar-focused ME-20 counterpart, the ME-20B is aimed at the bassist who wants stage-friendly effects and solid construction at an affordable price. Mix, match, and customize a wide variety of effects, including compressor, overdrive,distortion, T-Wah, phaser,… Read More BOSS Announces The ME-20B Bass Guitar Multi-Effects Processor
