Roland System 100 Synthesizer Tour
Video blogger Ralph Baumgartl has released another video, in his series of synth vlogs, this time featuring the legendary Roland System 100 semi-modular monosynthesizer.
Category: Electronic Music & Recording Gear
Knobcon 4 Schedule Now Available
The schedule of events for Knobcon 4 – a massive synth meetup, featuring performances, workshops and vendors – is now available.
Roland Debuts System-100 Plug-out Software Synthesizer
Roland has introduced the System-100 Plug-Out Software Synthesizer – a software reproduction of the classic semi-modular monosynth from 1975. The System-100 Plug-Out integrates the features of the original Model 101 Synthesizer and Model 102 Expander units, resulting in an ‘incredibly fat and uniquely versatile’ two oscillator monosynth, with modular routing capabilities. The System-100 Plug Out synthesizer is designed for System-1 and 1m,… Read More Roland Debuts System-100 Plug-out Software Synthesizer
Soulsby Synthesizers miniAtmegatron Assembly & Demo
Reader Jesse Rutherford (Bent-Tronics) let us know about this video, which captures him unboxing, assembling and testing the new Soulsby Synthesizers miniAtmegatron synthesizer shield for Arduino.
Sexy Translucent Instrument Powered By Arduino + Plexiglass
Exp.Inst.Rain, created by Balam Soto, is a futuristic experimental instrument, combining sound generation and visual projection. By touching the box at various points, players create different sounds. The sounds also generate changes in the projection. Here’s a video demo:
Win A Novation MoroderNova Synthesizer
Novation’s new limited-edition MoroderNova is now available, and Synthtopia’s got one to give away!
Live Looping With The World’s First 3D Printed Violin
This video captures violinist Laurent Bernadac doing a looping jam with the 3D Varius, described as the first playable 3D-printed violin. Bernadac uses a BOSS looper, along with a variety of playing techniques and effects, to create a layered looping performance.
New Style Of Guitar Shredding Cuts Between The Past & Present
This video, via Jeremy Bell, demonstrates his ‘Bipolar Guitar’ system, which takes a DIY rocker switch – originally created for his ScrubBoard tape scratching system – an applies it to effects switching.
Pat Metheny Explains The Synclavier In 1986
This vintage video features Pat Metheny, in 1986, explaining the Synclavier digital synthesizer.
Mute Synth II Now Available For Pre-Order In Orange
Mute has announced the Mute Synth II Orange – a limited edition of its hand-held synth and sequencer. Both the previously announced black and white Mute Synth II’s have sold out.
