Old-School 90’s Rave Jam
Sunday Synth Jam: This video, via SynthMania, shows how they did it in the 90s – rave style. Here’s what SynthMania has to say about it:
Category: Electronic Music & Recording Gear
Analogue Solutions Megacity Step Sequencer Sneak Preview
Analogue Solutions shared these preview videos for its new Megacity monster step sequencer. The Megacity is a standalone 64-step analogue step sequencer, that they say offers ‘a host of unique features’.
The Switched-On Bach Smackdown: 12 Synths Compared
In this video, Mark Nicholson of Eyepatch Entertainment offers a sort of ‘Switched-On Bach Smackdown’ – comparing 12 synthesizers in arrangements of Bach’s Scherzo BWV844, inspired by the classic ‘Switched-On’ arrangements of Wendy Carlos. List of synths in order of appearance:
Sequential Prophet-6 Features John Bowen’s Original Prophet-5 Patches
Dave Smith Instruments announced earlier this week that the Sequential Prophet-6 is now shipping. Now they’ve shared some background information on the Prophet-6 patch library, which features recreations of the original factory sounds from its 1970’s predecessor, the Prophet-5:
Hang-Style Oval MIDI Controller Fully Funded
Developers of the Oval MIDI instrument have already met their Kickstarter funding goal for the production of the new controller. The Oval is a new MIDI controller design and can be used with a dedicated mobile app or with other MIDI applications. Here’s the official intro video for the Oval:
Daedelus & Bleep Labs Introduce The Delaydelus Sampler & Delay Instrument
Daedelus & Bleep Labs have introduced Delaydelus sampler & delay instrument. Here’s a video introduction:
How To Monitor, Measure & Modify Stereo Width In Mastering
This video, via mastering engineer Ian Shepherd, takes a look at how to monitor, measure and modify stereo width in the mastering process.
IK Multimedia’s Android Audio Interface, iRig UA, Now Shipping
IK Multimedia is now shipping iRig UA, their digital effects processor and audio interface for Android device users. When used with its companion app AmpliTube UA, iRig UA provides “high-quality” sound and “zero-latency, real-time” audio processing for nearly any Android smartphone or tablet (running 4.2 or later, OTG USB mode). iRig UA’s design utilizes an… Read More IK Multimedia’s Android Audio Interface, iRig UA, Now Shipping
Hang-Style Oval MIDI Controller Now Available To Pre-Order
The Oval MIDI instrument – a new electronic controller, inspired by the Hang percussion instrument (also known generically as HandPans or hang drums) – is now available to pre-order via a Kickstarter project. The Oval can be used as a MIDI controller or with a dedicated mobile app. Here’s the official intro video for the Oval:
Win a Copy of ‘Power Tools for Synthesizer Programming’
Hal Leonard has published a new edition of Power Tools for Synthesizer Programming. And we’ve got three copies to give away! Author Jim Aikin has been writing about electronic music gear for 30+ years, in Keyboard, Electronic Musician and other magazines. His new book takes a deep look at the fundamentals of synthesis and synthesizer programming.
