https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fwUgKl3zck In this video, Pete Kember (Spacemen 3 / E.A.R. / Sonic Boom) talks with Patchblocks about the Patchblocks programmable modular synthesizer, the influence of Delia Derbyshire and more.
In this video, inventor Roger Linn gives a concise introduction to the LinnStrument – a recently released MIDI controller that supports 3 dimensions of expression, for each note that you play.
Soulsby Synthesizers has introduced the miniAtmegatron – an DIY 8-bit synthesizer shield kit for the Arduino Uno. Here’s the official intro video:
Crudlabs has introduced the Crudman – a monophonic Mellotron-like instrument, designed around a single cassette Walkman. The Crudman, above, is based around a Walkman which has been elaborately hacked so that a tape of a looped or droning sound (or any other sound) can be precisely sped up or slowed down, via MIDI or 1v/octave CV,… Read More Crudlabs Intros Crudman – A ‘Walkman Mellotron’
Novation recently introduced a firmware update for the Launch Control and Launch Control XL that lets both devices be used as standalone controllers – without a computer – with MIDI hardware. By using a USB host-to-MIDI converter, such as the Kenton MIDI USB Host, or iConnectMIDI 4+, the Launch Controls can be hooked directly to standard 5-pin… Read More Free Update Turns Novation Launch Control & Launch Control XL Into Standalone MIDI Controllers
Nord has released Nord Sample Library 2.0 – a major update to their ‘essentials collection’ for the Nord Stage 2 EX, Nord Stage 2, Nord Piano 2 & Nord Electro 5. Nord says that they have optimized their existing samples and added ‘brilliant new sounds’, in the categories Strings, Voice and Folk instruments. The Nord Sample… Read More Nord Releases Sample Library 2.0
Roland Corporation and GLM Co., Ltd. have announced an agreement to co-develop a ‘neo-futuristic driving sound generation system’ for GLM’s electric sports car. GLM is the manufacturer of Japan’s first mass-marketed electric sports car. Because electric cars are so quiet, some manufacturers are adding electronically generated sound effects, for safety and aesthetic reasons. The driving… Read More Roland Bringing Synthesis To Electric Cars
In this video, via sonicstate, Nick Batt takes a look at the Studio Electronics Boomstar SEM Filter for Eurorack modular synths. The Boomstar SEM Filter is inspired by the filter of the classic Tom Oberheim Synthesizer Expander Module (SEM).
This video, via Data Broth, explores using the programmable Roland Demora Eurorack delay effect module as a voltage-controlled synthesizer voice. The Demora lets you repatch its sub-modules, using a Mac, Windows or iOS editor, changing its internal signal path to customize how it works. All sounds in the demo video are from the Demora module. A Microbrute is… Read More Using The Roland Demora As A CV-Controlled Synth Module
E-RM Erfindungsbüro has introduced the Multiclock – a sync box that offers 4 precise, low-jitter output channels, derived from DAW Audio Clock, MIDI or DIN sync. All channels are separately shiftable and swingable in realtime to compensate start lag and adjust groove.
