Sunday Synth Jam: This video, via Swedish synthesist Jouni Ollila (ollilaboratories), captures a live performance that explores the capabilities of the new Boutique synth modules. Here’s what he has to say about the setup:
This video, via Kinetik Laboratories, previews their Protean Motion Texture Source – a compact device that incorporates three independent sound generators for the production of a wide variety of sonic environments.
The recently-introduced Roland Boutique synthesizer line has been one of the most discussed and debated synth introductions of 2015. A lot of people don’t know what to make of them yet. The Boutique synths are surprisingly tiny, but they offer easy-to-understand ‘knob-per-function’ interfaces and promise to deliver accurate emulations of three vintage Roland synths. This review, by… Read More Roland Boutique JU-06 Synthesizer Review – Nostalgia + Technology + Convenience
Important Records has announced that Alessandro Cortini’s Forse trilogy is now available in limited edition colored vinyl. Alessandro Cortini (Nine Inch Nails/How To Destroy Angels) composed the Forse series using a Buchla Music Easel. Forse, meaning “maybe” In Italian, is a series of 3 double LP releases Cortini recorded for Important to release in 2013. “All… Read More Alessandro Cortini’s Forse Trilogy Now Available As Limited Edition Colored Vinyl Pressings
Roland product specialist Ed Diaz wraps up his series of videos demoing the sounds of the company’s new Boutique synthesizer line with a look at the Roland JP-08:
Roland has shared these official audio demos for their new Boutique synthesizers.
Dave Smith Instruments has officially announced the Prophet-6 Desktop synth module. According to the company, the Prophet-6 Desktop puts vintage analog sound into a package small enough to fit in a backpack. Here’s the official video intro:
This video, via Roland product specialist, Ed Diaz, explores the sound capabilities of the new Roland JX-03 Boutique synthesizer:
Roland product specialist Ed Diaz shared this video sound demo of the new Roland JU-06 synthesizer module:
Critter & Guitari co-founder Chris Kucinski let us know that they have introduced a new ‘flagship’ instrument, the Organelle. The Organelle offers a similar interface to some of their other instruments, but the instrument features a powerful sound engine that runs Pure Data patches. Pure Data (aka Pd) is an open source visual programming language, designed to allow musicians, visual… Read More Critter & Guitari Intros Organelle – A Pure Data Instrument
