Popcorn Tag Team Synth Jam

Reader Laurent Pelletier sent word about this very nicely done collaborative synth jam cover of the original synth pop classic, Popcorn. Thirteen members of the French audio forum Audiokeys worked together to make the video, a cover of Gershon Kingsley’s 70’s hit. “We are very different about our musical tastes,” notes Pelletier. “Our gear starts from the Stylophone up to… Read More Popcorn Tag Team Synth Jam

The Ondes Martenot

This video features Jean Laurendeau discussing and demonstrating the rare Ondes Martenot, an early electronic musical instrument, created in 1928 by Maurice Martenot. Laurendeau explains the various control and timbral options of the Ondes Martenot and plays some familiar melodies, especially at the end!

The Eowave Magma Synthesizer Is About To Erupt! (Musikmesse 2012 Sneak Preview)

Boutique synth manufacturer Eowave has announced plans to release the Magma analogue bassline synthesizer at Musikmesse 2012. According to the developer, the Eowave Magma analogue bassline synthesizer was inspired by classic synths from the 1980s. Key features include: Mix four different waveforms (saw, square, sub, noise); 24 dB low-pass filter; and A 16 step sequencer.… Read More The Eowave Magma Synthesizer Is About To Erupt! (Musikmesse 2012 Sneak Preview)