We haven’t seen an official announcement on the INTEGRA-7 from Roland, but, based on this German ad, it looks like a rackmount version of the Jupiter 80 synthesizer is on the way. We’ll have full details when Roland makes official info available.
OP-1 Accessory Demo was uploaded by: teenageengineering
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The Dark Water – Erik Norlander The Galactic Collective Live in Gettysburg – For Bob Moog’s birthday was uploaded by: ThinkTankMediaMusic
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It looks like Elektron – maker of the Octatrack, MonoMachine & MachineDrum – may have a new instrument on the way. Eagle-eyed reader Gilles Kutte saw this note on the Facebook page of French boutique synth shop Modularsquare: “Stoppez les rotatives ! La prochaine machine d’Elektron est sur le point d’être révélée ! Et comme chaque… Read More What’s Elektron Introducing?
A short guide to sound synthesis was uploaded by: Zoë Blade
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Saturday Synth Porn: Photoblogger Trey Ratcliff posted a gorgeous collection of HDR (High Dynamic Range) photos earlier this year of the amazing studio of Hans Zimmer, along with the story of his experience meeting the composer. While Ratcliff doesn’t offer any insight into the amazing synths and instruments in the studio, he does offer his… Read More This Could Be The World’s Coolest Electronic Music Studio
Open Mic: Most Synthtopia readers have spent a lot of time thinking about synths – whether it’s daydreaming about the ultimate modular synthesizer, lusting after a vintage classic, debating the merits of the latest keyboards or diving in and learning a new synth inside and out. If you’ve been into synths for a while, though,… Read More Open Mic: What’s The Worst Synth You’ve Ever Played?
Has the iPad made digital synths obsolete? That’s the question raised by a recent MatrixSynth post: All digital synths are software based. I’ve stopped lusting after them ever since I picked the first gen iPad and Sunrizer and compared it with my Roland JP-8000. I picked up the JP-8000 new for about $1100 back when… Read More Has The iPad Made Digital Synth Keyboards Obsolete?
Bleep Labs has introduced the new Hard Soft Synth 3jb, a audio + video synthesizer. The HSS3jb features 15 modes of audio/video excellence, each with 4-5 variables of control. There are also 8 video only modes designed for use with the trigger and audio inputs. An adjustable analog filter keeps everything smooth (or as gnarly… Read More New Hard Soft Synth Offers “15 Modes Of Audio/Video Excellence”
The Bob Moog Foundation has announced a new video series, in partnership with macProvideo.com, looking at The Foundations of Synthesis. The Foundation of Synthesis series features BMF Education and Archive Specialist Marc Doty and cover a variety of topics, including: The Synthesis of Synthesis Oscillators Filters Control Voltage Amps, Ring Modulators, S&H and more Applied Synthesis On several… Read More The Foundations Of Synthesis Video Tutorial Series
