Nerdsynth Hardware Tracker Workstation (Sneak Preview)

The Nerdsynth is a hardware analogue and digital synthesizer, groovebox, sampler, tracker, visualizer, digitizer, music instrument and ‘experimentizer’ in one machine. The Nerdsynth has 6 polyphonic tracks: One track is dedicated to the internal Nerdsynth soundship A second track is a sampler track. The 4 other tracks are connected to external sound cartridges which are inserted… Read More Nerdsynth Hardware Tracker Workstation (Sneak Preview)

December 4, 2015December 4, 201512 Comments

Vince Clarke Intros Imaginator Eurorack Pattern Generator

Synth-pop pioneer Vince Clarke, in collaboration with Analogue Solutions, has announced the release of the Imaginator VCX-378 – a new module that he describes as ‘a practical writing tool’ that can generate musical patterns, based on user-controllable variables.

November 25, 201512 Comments

The Harvestman Sequencer For Eurorack Modular Synthesizers (Sneak Preview)

The Harvestman shared this sneak preview of their upcoming sequencer module – relaxing at Sweeney’s Bar in Dublin.

November 23, 20152 Comments

The Wooden Audio Sequencer

The Wooden Audio Sequencer is a tangible music controller, created as a project by Ernest Warzocha, Jakub Wilczewski & Maciej Zelaznowski for the Physical Computing and Creative Coding course at School of Form. The custom controller follows the standard timeline, with individual rows for instruments played. The are IR reflective sensors in each hole. They read the… Read More The Wooden Audio Sequencer

November 23, 2015November 23, 20153 Comments

BeatStep Pro Updated With ‘Wait To Load Pattern’, Pattern Chaining & More

Arturia has released a free update to the BeatStep Pro that adds user-requested features, making it, according to the company, ‘more powerful than ever’: The sequencer has been enhanced with quantized pattern launch and pattern chains; Parameters can now be edited for all steps at once; and An improved song position algorithm keeps BeatStep Pro synchronized at… Read More BeatStep Pro Updated With ‘Wait To Load Pattern’, Pattern Chaining & More

November 20, 2015November 20, 201527 Comments

Carbon Sequencer & Performance System Available To Order

Kilpatrick Audio – creator of the Phenol synthesizer – has launched a crowdfunding campaign to produce the new Carbon Sequencer and Performance System. Here’s the official promo for the campaign:

November 5, 2015November 25, 20158 Comments

Buchla Polyphonic Rhythm Generator Hands-On Demo

At the 2015 NAMM Show, Buchla kicked off this year of amazing step sequencer releases by introducing the powerful Polyphonic Rhythm Generator. The Buchla Polyphonic Rhythm Generator is a high-end sequencer that is one of the most complex and powerful hardware step sequencers ever created. The new sequencer is: polyphonic – it can sequence three lines, completely independently;… Read More Buchla Polyphonic Rhythm Generator Hands-On Demo

November 3, 2015November 3, 201512 Comments

Kilpatrick Audio Carbon Sequencer (Sneak Preview)

Kilpatrick Audio – creator of the Phenol synthesizer – shared this sneak preview of their upcoming Carbon Sequencer and Performance System.

October 30, 2015October 30, 201522 Comments

Zaquencer Multichannel Step Sequencer Updated

ZAQ Audio has announced that the Zaquencer – custom firmware for the Behringer BCR2000 that turns it into a multi-channel step sequencer – has been updated. The Zaquencer is a custom firmware for the Behringer BCR2000 that will turn it into a standalone MIDI step sequencer. Developer Christian Stöcklmeier explains that the Zaquencer is not a preset… Read More Zaquencer Multichannel Step Sequencer Updated

October 30, 2015October 30, 20155 Comments

Arpeggio Portable Arpeggiator, Sequencer + Synth Reaches Funding Goal

The Kickstarter project to fund production of the Arpeggio portable arpeggiator, sequencer & synth has reached its $85,000 funding target, with several days to go.

October 29, 20152 Comments

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