Synthesizers.com LFO++ Prototype Auction To Benefit The Bob Moog Foundation

Analog synth module-makers Synthesizers.com are auctioning a rare prototype of their Q167 LFO++ module, with proceeds to benefit the Bob Moog Foundation. The auction runs through 1pm (Pacific time) next Wednesday, December 30, 2015. This one-of-a-kind module, built and signed by designer Roger Arrick, is fully functional, though it differs slightly from the final production… Read More Synthesizers.com LFO++ Prototype Auction To Benefit The Bob Moog Foundation

December 26, 2015December 26, 20151 Comment

Open Mic: Did ‘Synther Claus’ Pay You A Visit?

Open Mic: For the holidays, our wish is that you have family, health and peace. And, yes, since it’s Synthtopia, maybe some wicked gear under the tree, that new app that you’ve been wanting or some great new electronic music…. So, leave a comment and let us know if ‘Synther Claus’ paid you a visit!

December 25, 2015December 25, 201572 Comments

A Theremin For Christmas

This video captures a performance, by thereminist Peter Pringle, of Christmastide. Here’s what Pringle has to say about the song and performance:

December 25, 2015Leave a comment

Patchblocks For Eurorack Now Available For Preorder

Maker.ie has announced Patchblocks for Eurorack – a new module that brings the programable modular platform to the Euro format. Here’s what they have to say about it: For the past year we have been working with patchblocks.com to produce a Eurorack version of their incredibly successful, innovative and intuitive programmable mini-synth. We have added… Read More Patchblocks For Eurorack Now Available For Preorder

December 24, 20153 Comments

Carol Of The Bells On Moog Modular

This video, via ChooDoob, captures a version of Carol of the Bells, arranged for a 1970 Moog Modular Synthesizer.

December 24, 20155 Comments

Novation Circuit Updates Firmware, Releases Patch Editor, and MIDI CC Spec

This week, Novation announced three different items for Circuit owners: a beta update for the Circuit firmware, a software synth patch editor (via Isotonik Studios), and MIDI CC Specification for the instrument. Here are the details:

December 24, 2015December 24, 201511 Comments

What’s The Best New Synth Module Of 2015? (Reader Poll)

As part of our end-of-year, Best of 2015 round-up, we’re running a variety of reader polls. For the modular synth category, we let readers nominate their picks for the best new synth module of the year. We’re including individual modules, introduced in the last year, that are designed with the primary purpose of being part of… Read More What’s The Best New Synth Module Of 2015? (Reader Poll)

December 23, 201511 Comments

Erica Synths Intros Acidbox II Filter, Inspired By Polivoks VCF

Erica Synths has introduced the Acidbox II filter – the second edition of their emulation of the Russian synthesizer Polivoks Voltage Controlled Filter (VCF). Erica Synths ACIDBOX II sound circuit is built around rare Russian ICs, used in the original Polivoks synthesizer. Acidbox II has significant improvements compared to the first version: redesigned LFO with new waveforms and… Read More Erica Synths Intros Acidbox II Filter, Inspired By Polivoks VCF

December 21, 20158 Comments

Misa Digital Intros Giant NSC-32 Note Sequence Controller

Misa Digital has introduced the NSC-32 Note Sequence Controller (NCS), described as ‘a new type of electronic musical instrument’ that allows the user to manipulate and cue electronic music sequences live.

December 21, 2015December 23, 201515 Comments

Peter Grenader Modular Synth Tour (The Beast)

In this video, synth designer Peter Grenader (Electro-Acoustic Research) gives a tour of his modular synth, aka ‘The Beast’.

December 19, 2015December 19, 20154 Comments