Maker.ie Intros Patchblocks For Eurorack, DIY Modules At Superbooth 16
At Superbooth 16, Maker.ie introduced their Patchblocks programmable Eurorack module and several DIY Euro modules.
Category: Electronic Music & Recording Gear
Befaco Intros New Eurorack Modules At Superbooth 16
At Superbooth 16, Barcelona-based Befaco was introducing several new modules, including the Rampage, the A*B+C and the Crush Delay, aka ‘the audio shit generator’. In the video above, Diego explains the synth DIY roots of Befaco, and then demonstrates the new modules.
Jürgen Michaelis & The Spirit Of The Machine
At Superbooth 16, JoMox was showing one of the most unusual electronic instruments we’ve seen this year, the Akasha Synth. Akasha is a dodecahedron-shaped instrument, with 12 interacting grids with 5 sides, allowing for 60 interconnections. Here’s a video demo by JoMox founder Jürgen Michaelis:
Secrets Of The E-Mu SP-1200, With Creator Dave Rossum
At Superbooth 16, E-Mu founder Dave Rossum was representing his new company, Rossum Electro-Music. But Muso Talk’s Hans Jörg Bordin took the opportunity to talk to Rossum about the classic E-Mu SP-1200 sampler:
Ken MacBeth At Superbooth 16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyh6zZkmeSs At Superbooth 16, Ken MacBeth of MacBeth Studio Systems gave an overview and sonic demo of his Elements synthesizer, along with some of his custom prototypes.
Build Your Own Roland TR-909-Inspired Drum Machine
e-licktronic has introduced the Nava – a DIY kit to build a Roland TR-909-inspired drum machine. According to the company – the analog circuitry of the Nava reproduces the design of the 909 and uses the original components. The sequencer, though, is redesigned ‘for a more intuitive approach to rhythmic composition’. Here’s a sneak preview of… Read More Build Your Own Roland TR-909-Inspired Drum Machine
Synthetic Sound Labs Recreates 1939 VODER Talking Machine
The VODER “talking machine,” originally created by Bell Laboratories for the 1939 New York World’s Fair and San Francisco Exhibitions, has been recreated using modern components made by Synthetic Sound Labs (SSL), under contract by Nokia Bell Labs. The new VODER is going to be played later this month as part of the Human Digital… Read More Synthetic Sound Labs Recreates 1939 VODER Talking Machine
How Mutable Instruments Eurorack Modules Are Made
It wasn’t that long ago that most modular synth modules were made by hand, with through-hole parts, individually soldered.
Yamaha Montage Sound Demo At Musikmesse 2016
At Musikmesse 2016, Yamaha was showcasing their new Montage synthesizer. The Yamaha Montage, available in 61-, 76- and 88-key configurations, offers twice the power of the Motif line, plus an advanced FM synth engine.
Digital & Tape Mellotrons At Musikmesse 2016
At Musikmesse 2016, Markus Resch of Mellotron.com was showing a complete line of modern Mellotron keyboards.
