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Bob Moog Foundation Announces Fundraising Raffle for a Signed Oberheim Matrix-12 Synthesizer

The Bob Moog Foundation has announced its lead raffle for 2025, featuring a fully restored Oberheim Matrix-12 synthesizer signed by Tom Oberheim and its principal designers, Marcus Ryle, and Michel Doidic.… Read More Bob Moog Foundation Announces Fundraising Raffle for a Signed Oberheim Matrix-12 Synthesizer

February 17, 2025February 20, 202523 Comments

Polyend Synth: Smart Grid Setup & Instant Chords

Polyend shared this video intro to Synth’s smart grid, which allows you to play three synths at once.… Read More Polyend Synth: Smart Grid Setup & Instant Chords

February 15, 2025February 20, 2025Leave a comment

Make Noise MultiMod Lets You Create ‘A Flock Of Related Modulations Signals’ From A Single Input

Make Noise has introduced a new Eurorack Module, MultiMod, that lets you create 8 variations on a control signal, and control the relative phase and speed of the variations.… Read More Make Noise MultiMod Lets You Create ‘A Flock Of Related Modulations Signals’ From A Single Input

February 14, 20253 Comments

The Story Of The Sherman Filterbank With Creator Herman Gillis

In his latest video, synthesist and composer Anthony Marinelli talks with Herman Gillis, creator of the classic Sherman Filterbank. … Read More The Story Of The Sherman Filterbank With Creator Herman Gillis

February 13, 2025February 13, 20254 Comments

New Sounds For Old Samplers: The Pizzicato Pop Optigan Disc

Optigan has released Pizzicato Pop, a new sound disc for the ’70s lo-fi optical sample playback keyboard, the Optigan.… Read More New Sounds For Old Samplers: The Pizzicato Pop Optigan Disc

February 13, 20257 Comments

How To Make A Low-Budget, Lo-Fi Synthesizer

It’s based on a 555 timer module, which is the heart of the classic Atari Punk Console DIY noisemaker project.… Read More How To Make A Low-Budget, Lo-Fi Synthesizer

February 13, 20253 Comments

Tubbutec Brainstep Controller Provides Immediate, Hands-On Control For Eurorack ‘Sequencing Brain’

Tubbutec has introduced the Brainstep Controller, an expander for their Brainstep ‘sequencing brain’ for Eurorack modular systems.… Read More Tubbutec Brainstep Controller Provides Immediate, Hands-On Control For Eurorack ‘Sequencing Brain’

February 13, 20251 Comment

Squarp XP32 Expander Turns Hermod Into ’16-Track CV/Gate Powerhouse’

Squarp Instruments has introduced the xp32, an output expander designed to expand the creative power of the Squarp Hermod+ sequencer.… Read More Squarp XP32 Expander Turns Hermod Into ’16-Track CV/Gate Powerhouse’

February 12, 2025February 13, 20251 Comment

$3.99 Patch Cable Management Solution From Aldi’s ‘Aisle Of Shame’

If the patch cables on your modular synth or in your studio are out of control, you might want to drop Aldi and pick up some of their $3.99 color-coded cable ties and cable labels. … Read More $3.99 Patch Cable Management Solution From Aldi’s ‘Aisle Of Shame’

February 8, 2025February 8, 202516 Comments

How To Make A ‘Buchla Drum Machine’ With The Tiptop Audio 242t Programmable Pulser

Buchla expert Todd Barton shared this video, demonstrating how to make a ‘Buchla drum machine’ using the new Tiptop Audio 242t Programmable Pulser module. … Read More How To Make A ‘Buchla Drum Machine’ With The Tiptop Audio 242t Programmable Pulser

February 8, 20251 Comment

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