Category: Synthesizers

Moog Minitaur Analog Bass Synthesizer – Official Specs, Pricing & Demo Videos

Moog Music has officially unleashed the new synth we previewed yesterday – the Minitaur analog bassline synthesizer. Minitaur is a compact analog bass synthesizer that features a classic “one knob per function” layout. It is the first instrument in the Taurus family that does not have foot pedals. Here’s what Moog has to say about the… Read More Moog Minitaur Analog Bass Synthesizer – Official Specs, Pricing & Demo Videos

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First Pictures Of The Moog Minitaur Analog Bass Synthesizer (NAMM Rumor Alert!)

2012 Winter NAMM Show: It looks like your wishes for some new analog gear might be granted. Check out these unofficial photos of the $599 Moog Minitaur Analog Bassline Synthesizer! The Minitaur is a compact tabletop monophonic MIDI-and-CV-controllable analog bass synthesizer module, based on the design of the Taurus 3 bass synthesizer. The front panel of the… Read More First Pictures Of The Moog Minitaur Analog Bass Synthesizer (NAMM Rumor Alert!)

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Pittsburgh Modular Intros Fragments Generator Eurorack Module

Pittsburgh Modular has introduced a new module for Eurorack modular synthesizers, the Fragments Generator. The “Fragments” are a set of pings, or short bursts of sound created by a trio of Twin-T filters. The Twin-T filter circuit was used by some classic analog drum machines to create percussion sounds. Realistic tom-toms, congas, and kick drums… Read More Pittsburgh Modular Intros Fragments Generator Eurorack Module

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Richard Lainhart, 1953-2011

Richard Lainhart, a pioneer of modern modular synthesis,  died Dec 30th, 2011, from a post-operational infection. Lainhart had a classical education in composition and electronic music and created works in both audio and visual media. He was an advernturous synthesist, often performing with a Buchla 200e modular synthesizer and Haken Continuum controller. Lainhart’s wive, Caroline Meyers,… Read More Richard Lainhart, 1953-2011

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