New Sounds For Vintage Casio CZ Synthesizers
CZsounds is a new site that offers custom patch libraries for the vintage Casio CZ line of synthesizers. Here’s what the developer has to say about the site:
Category: Electronic Music & Recording Gear
Jim Hendrix’s ‘Little Wing’ On The ROLI Seaboard Rise
If Jimi Hendrix were a young musician today, would he be playing keyboards, instead of guitar?
Tubbutec Intros Universal MIDI Interface For Vintage Drum Machines
At Superbooth 16, Tubbutec introduced the uniPulse – a universal MIDI interface for vintage drum machines: The uniPulse lets you use vintage drum machines as part of a modern MIDI system.
Gert Jalass & Moon Modular 5U Systems At Superbooth 16
While many modular synth companies are focusing on the Eurorack format, Moon Modular has found success creating unique designs in the DotCom-style 5U format. At Superbooth 16, we talked with Moon Modular synth designer Gert Jalass. He told us the story of how he went from being a ‘typical DIY guy’ to creating new modular synthesizer designs,… Read More Gert Jalass & Moon Modular 5U Systems At Superbooth 16
Dave Smith Instruments Intros ‘Gnarly’ DSM03 Feedback Module
At Superbooth 16, Dave Smith Instruments introduced the DSM03 Feedback Module. In this show floor video, via Cuckoo, DSI’s Carson Day gives an overview of the new Eurorack module and demos some of its capabilities.
Birdkids Intros 42HP Synthesizer At Superbooth 16
At Superbooth 16, Austrian synth maker Birdkids introduced a 42HP all-in-one synthesizer and the 16-channel Birdsnest mixer & distribution channel.
Edmund Eagan & The Continuum Keyboard At Superbooth 16
At Superbooth 16, Cuckoo caught up with composer, sound designer and EaganMatrix co-designer Edmund Eagan.
The Theresyn Is A New Theremin + Synthesizer Hybrid
The Thérésyn is a new theremin + synthesizer hybrid, that’s designed to combine the best features of the theremin with powerful synthesis options. The Theresyn is created by a group of talented instrument designers: Nori Ubukata (left) – thereminist and Theresyn concept designer Chris Dubier (middle) – custom woodwork design Yves Usson (right) – circuit designer (Usson is… Read More The Theresyn Is A New Theremin + Synthesizer Hybrid
Arturia MatrixBrute Hands-On Demos
The Arturia MatrixBrute analog synthesizer, introduced at the 2016 NAMM Show, is a work in progress. But Arturia is offering a sneak preview of the MatrixBrute synthesizer at Superbooth 16 and Musikmesse 2016. Here are a few hands-on demos, offering both an update on both the state of the MatrixBrute and a preview of the… Read More Arturia MatrixBrute Hands-On Demos
Dasz Instruments Intros Alex Expandable Synthesizer System (Sneak Preview)
At Musikmesse 2016, Dasz Instruments is previewing Alex – an integrated multitrack synthesizer and sequencer platform. The Alex system is composed of modules. Each module includes 4 tracks – each track contains synthesizer/instrument, effects, looper and sequencer. The modules can be used as hardware modules, to sequence internal modules and to sequence external MIDI and CV gear. Each… Read More Dasz Instruments Intros Alex Expandable Synthesizer System (Sneak Preview)
