This video, via Gattobus, captures 10 covers in 10 minutes on the Roland JD-XA synthesizer. The demo was recorded straight from the Roland JD-XA to an audio interface, with no external audio processing.
Soundmachines has announced details for their recently introduced Modulör114 Eurorack analog modular synthesizer. The Modulör114 is an all-in-one analog modular synthesizer, designed to be used as a complete Eurorack synth voice or as an independent synth module.
UK music gear retailer GuitarGuitar shared several videos, offering hands-on demonstrations of the new Korg Volca FM synthesizer. The Volca FM synthesizer is a three-voice digital FM synthesizer that reproduces the iconic sound of the Yamaha DX7. The first video offers an in-depth look at the Volca FM’s sounds:
This video, by Adam Clark, is a hands-on demo of the Buchla 250e Arbitrary Function Generator – one of the most powerful hardware step sequencers ever created.
Organizers of Moogfest 2016 – scheduled for Thursday, May 19 – Sunday, May 22 in Durham, NC – have announced the line up of vendors for the event’s Modular Marketplace. The Modular Marketplace, which is free and open to the public, will feature product launches, daily demonstrations, sound experiments and other special events. It takes place at the… Read More Moogfest Sneak Preview: The Debut Of Neuronics
Swedish music hardware company Elektron today announced free updates for its Overbridge hardware/software integration protocol and the Analog Rytm analog drum machine. Here are the details:
Gary Numan and I Speak Machine have announced a Moog Mother 32 giveaway to help promote their upcoming US/Canada tour dates, including shows in LA, Chicago, New York, Austin and at Moogfeest 2016. “We’ll be supporting the legendary Gary Numan on 9 dates of his US/ Canada tour,” I Speak Machine’s Tara Busch told us.… Read More Win A Moog Mother 32 From Gary Numan + I Speak Machine
We recently reported on a petition, organized by owners of the Dave Smith Instruments Tempest drum machine, asking for DSI to prioritize Tempest OS updates. There was a huge amount of discussion on the post – and DSI’s Carson Day provided a very detailed response. In his comments, he addressed each of the issues listed in the petition, noting… Read More DSI Tempest Drum Machine Update In The Works
This video, via Sander Sneek, demos virtual reality beat making, using an Oculus Rift virtual reality headset.
Moog Music & sound artist Yuri Suzuki have announced plans for The Global Synthesizer Project, an modular audio installation that will debut at Moogfest 2016. The installation will feature a modular synthesizer in the shape of a world map, featuring modules loaded with crowd-sourced sounds from around the world.
