Category: Electronic Music & Recording Gear

Rhythm Wolf Analog Drum Machine Spotted In The Wild

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh56cEx2r2o The Akai Pro Rhythm Wolf Analog Drum Machine was one of the biggest stories coming out of this year’s Musikmesse. The new drum machine promised analog synthesis, MPC style drum pads, tons of tweakability and a killer $199 price. The only catch? It wasn’t ready to demo at Musikmesse. Now that’s changed. Here’s the… Read More Rhythm Wolf Analog Drum Machine Spotted In The Wild

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J Dilla’s Minimoog Going To The Smithsonian Museum

The Smithsonian has announced the donation of significant artifacts from the family of award-winning hip-hop artist and producer, James “J Dilla” Yancey (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006). The J Dilla collection, donated by J Dilla’s mother, Maureen Yancey, includes his custom-made Minimoog Voyager synthesizer and his Akai MPC 3000 Limited Edition, one of only 2,000 units released… Read More J Dilla’s Minimoog Going To The Smithsonian Museum

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Should Moog Make A Werkstatt Eurorack Module?

When Moog released the Werkstatt 01 synth kit, a lot of people suggested that they should make a Eurorack version. Ninstrument’s Chris Blarsky went further – taking the highly hackable synth kit and modding it into the Moog Werkstatt WST-E1 Eurorack module. Here’s what he has to say about the project:

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RØDE Intros iXY With Lighting Connector For iPhone 5, 5s & 5c

2014 Summer NAMM Show: Australian pro-audio manufacturer RØDE Microphones has introduced the iXY with Lightning connector microphone for iPhone 5, 5s and 5c. The new mic is designed to allow high-quality recording at sample rates up to 24-bit/96kHz. The iXY with Lightning connector features a matched pair of ½ inch condenser capsules arranged in a stacked X-Y configuration, with… Read More RØDE Intros iXY With Lighting Connector For iPhone 5, 5s & 5c

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