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Artisan Electronic Instruments Ottava Analog Synthesizer & neuroRack Eurorack Modules

At Knobcon 2016, we talked with designer Michael Bachman about his Ottava analog synthesizer and neuroRack Eurorack synthesizer modules:

October 2, 20165 Comments

Dreadbox Murmux v2 Synthesizer First Look

This video, via ProckGnosis, takes a look at the new Dreadbox Murmux v2, which he describes as the ‘awesome lovechild of a Dreadbox’ Murmux Semi-Modular, the Erebus, and several Dreadbox modules, after a heavy night of slamming ouzo shots.’

October 1, 201618 Comments

Shut Up & Play – 10 Patches On The Make Noise 0-Coast Synthesizer

This video is nothing but demos of 10 patches on the new Make Noise 0-Coast synthesizer.… Read More Shut Up & Play – 10 Patches On The Make Noise 0-Coast Synthesizer

September 29, 2016September 29, 201625 Comments

Korg Knobcon Jam With 6 Volcas, A Minilogue & A Rubber Chicken

At Knobcon 2016, we caught Korg Product Specialist Nick Kwas jamming with 6 Volcas, a Minilogue and a rubber chicken.… Read More Korg Knobcon Jam With 6 Volcas, A Minilogue & A Rubber Chicken

September 24, 201612 Comments

New Synth, The CMS 2607, Is Like An ARP 2600 On Steroids

Cirocco Music Systems has announced the CMS 2607 6U Rack-Mount Integrated Synthesizer, which is like an ARP 2600 on steroids. Here’s what they have to say about it:

September 23, 2016September 24, 201622 Comments

Earl Smith Of Phuture On The Roland TB-303 And The Origin Of Acid House

The late Earl Smith Jr of Phuture, explains the origin of the ‘acid’ bassline style.… Read More Earl Smith Of Phuture On The Roland TB-303 And The Origin Of Acid House

September 23, 2016September 23, 20161 Comment

Getting Started With The Roland VP-03 Vocoder

The new VP-03 ($349) takes cues from the classic VP-330 Vocoder Plus, using analog component modeling to emulate the original’s fusion of synthesized sound and the human voice.… Read More Getting Started With The Roland VP-03 Vocoder

September 23, 20162 Comments

Getting Started With The Roland TB-03 Bassline Synthesizer

Roland shared this playlist of videos that demonstrate how to get started with the new TB-30 Bassline Synthesizer.… Read More Getting Started With The Roland TB-03 Bassline Synthesizer

September 23, 2016September 23, 20161 Comment

Meeblip Triode Synthesizer Is All About That Bass

Peter Kirn of Create Digital Music and engineer James Grahame have announced the Meeblip Triode – a ‘small, dirty & deep’ synth module that has been updated to be a better bass synthesizer.… Read More Meeblip Triode Synthesizer Is All About That Bass

September 19, 2016September 19, 201610 Comments

Soma Laboratory Organismic Synthesizer Demo

Soma uses the term “Organismic” to mean that all the synth modules are intertwined by many nonlinear connections and work in an entangled state, modifying each other, much like organs and systems in live beings. That allows for getting complex, diverse, fluid textures from a relatively simple construction.… Read More Soma Laboratory Organismic Synthesizer Demo

September 19, 2016September 23, 201618 Comments

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