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Audio Damage ADM18 Shapes Eurorack Module (Sneak Preview)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bqlleHQJIY\ This video offers a sneak preview of the various tables and algorithms available in the Audio Damage Shapes module.

June 29, 2016Leave a comment

Tom Oberheim Intros Two Voice Pro Black Synthesizer

Tom Oberheim is introducing a new black variation of his Two Voice Pro synthesizer.

June 28, 2016June 28, 201614 Comments

New Tempest Drum Machine OS Addresses Bugs & User Requests

Dave Smith Instruments and Roger Linn have released an OS update for the Tempest drum machine, responding to a recent user petition. The release is now available as a beta release via the DSI forum. “I wish to thank you all for your patience, with a special thanks to John the Savage for his time and… Read More New Tempest Drum Machine OS Addresses Bugs & User Requests

June 28, 2016June 28, 201637 Comments

The ControllerHub 8 Lets You Create Your Own Custom Modular MIDI Pedal Board

At the 2016 Summer NAMM Show, startup company Amelia’s Compass introduced the ControllerHub 8 – a device that lets you connect up to 8 expression pedals and foot switches and create your own custom MIDI pedal board. Company co-founder Steven Christensen gave us an overview and demo at the show.

June 28, 2016June 28, 20168 Comments

Gizmotron 2.0 Overview & Demo

At the 2016 Summer NAMM Show, we talked with Gizmotron about their Gizmotron 2.0 – an electro-mechanical bowing device that attaches to electric guitar or bass, enabling players to produce string sounds such as cello, viola or violin. The Gizmotron 2.0 debuted at a previous NAMM Show, but it is now available for both guitar and… Read More Gizmotron 2.0 Overview & Demo

June 28, 2016June 28, 20163 Comments

Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 Desktop Module Overview

At the 2016 Summer NAMM Show, Dave Smith Instruments announced the OB-6 Desktop Module – a keyboardless version of their recently introduced OB-6 synthesizer. We talked with DSI’s Carson Day, who gave us an overview of the OB-6 synth module.

June 28, 20168 Comments

Yamaha Intros New EMX Powered Mixers

2016 Summer NAMM Show: Yamaha has introduced the latest models in the company’s EMX series powered mixer lineup. Like their predecessors, each of the new models – the EMX2, EMX5 and EMX7 – integrate a mixer, power amplifiers and digital effects into a single chassis- so you only need to add speakers and a sound source. The… Read More Yamaha Intros New EMX Powered Mixers

June 27, 2016July 13, 2016Leave a comment

Arturia MatrixBrute Hands-On Demo

This video, via Andertons, features an overview and demo of the prototype of the upcoming Arturia MatrixBrute synthesizer. 

June 26, 2016June 26, 201646 Comments

Roland JD-Xi Standalone Software Editor for Windows/OSX-Mac

Memory Splice introduced an unofficial software editor for the Roland JD-Xi. The Roland JD-Xi Editor Software is a standalone editor, designed to liberate JD-Xi users from menu-diving. In the video above, the demo section of the video starts about 5:30 in. 

June 26, 2016June 26, 20167 Comments

Tony Rolando On East Coast Synthesis & West Coast Synthesis

At ContinuuCon, Make Noise founder Tony Rolando gave a talk, offering his take on the ‘East Coast Synthesis’ & ‘West Coast Synthesis’ traditions. 

June 23, 20165 Comments

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