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MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) Demystified

Here’s an in-depth look at MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), a standard that enables per-note expressive control over pitch, volume, timbre and more.… Read More MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) Demystified

February 25, 20259 Comments

How To Patch A Classic Funk Lead On The ARP 2600

Here’s an in-depth look at how to recreate the classic funk lead from Roy Ayers’ classic track, ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’.… Read More How To Patch A Classic Funk Lead On The ARP 2600

February 25, 20258 Comments

WMD PM Performance Mixer mkII Now Shipping

They say that they’ve shipped the first modules, and plan to ship a lot more in the the late February/early March 2025 timeframe.… Read More WMD PM Performance Mixer mkII Now Shipping

February 24, 20256 Comments

The 2025 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition Finalists Will Blow Your Mind

The competition showcases new musical instruments from creative engineers who are pushing the boundaries of instrument design.… Read More The 2025 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition Finalists Will Blow Your Mind

February 24, 2025February 24, 202510 Comments

MARS Polyphonic Tube Synthesizer Now Shipping

Here’s a brief demo of the new MARS Polyphonic Tube Synthesizer.… Read More MARS Polyphonic Tube Synthesizer Now Shipping

February 23, 2025February 24, 202522 Comments

The Story Of The Matrix-12 Synthesizer With Tom Oberheim

The Bob Moog Foundation shared this mini-documentary about the Oberheim Matrix-12 synthesizer, considered by many to be one of the greatest synths ever created.… Read More The Story Of The Matrix-12 Synthesizer With Tom Oberheim

February 22, 2025February 24, 20255 Comments

Noise Engineering Announces Batverb Pedal: Experimental Reverb, Delay, & Infinite-Tail Generator

Noise Engineering, best known as a maker of synthesizer effects and sound sources, today announced Batverb, a distinctive stereo reverb “with a twist.”… Read More Noise Engineering Announces Batverb Pedal: Experimental Reverb, Delay, & Infinite-Tail Generator

February 20, 20254 Comments

Korg DW-8000 Getting New Superpowers After 40 Years

tubesockor has announced a new project that promises to bring new superpowers to the Korg DW-8000, which was originally introduced 40 years ago.… Read More Korg DW-8000 Getting New Superpowers After 40 Years

February 20, 20254 Comments

New Overlays For Korg Drumlogue

Oversynth.com let us know that they’ve released a set of overlays for the Korg Drumlogue drum machine.… Read More New Overlays For Korg Drumlogue

February 20, 2025February 20, 20255 Comments

Behringer Intros $99 Vocoder VC16 Eurorack Module

Behringer today announced that their latest Eurorack module, the Vocoder VC16, is now shipping from their factory, priced at $99.… Read More Behringer Intros $99 Vocoder VC16 Eurorack Module

February 20, 202516 Comments

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