AtomoSynth Mochika XL Synth & Sequencer

Boutique synth maker AtomoSynth has introduced Mochika XL – a translucent sequencer + synthesizer combination. Specifications: The Mochika XL synth features one analog square and saw waveform VCO (voltage controled oscillator), with a pitch range, from subsonic to ultrasonic sound. Glide effect with a large range. One square and triangle waveform LFO (low frequency oscillator),… Read More AtomoSynth Mochika XL Synth & Sequencer

Allessandro Cortini Announces SuONOIO Red Synthesizer

Blindoldfreak, aka Allessandro Cortini, has announced the SuONOIO Red synthesizer, an updated version of the barebones synthesizer that he developed with The Harvestman‘s Scott Jaeger. Here’s what’s changed with the SuONOIO Red: red circuit board samples from the new SONOIO RED record blue faceplate with SuONOIO logo Jaeger & Cortini are taking pre-orders at the SuONOIO… Read More Allessandro Cortini Announces SuONOIO Red Synthesizer

Pencil Fields – DIY Pencil Controlled Synthesis

Reader Palle Dahlstedt sent in this video that captures a live performance on a custom built instrument, using a pencil drawing as a gestural interface for controlling complex analog synthesis (on a Bugbrand Modular). Here are the technical details: The instrument works by creating a voltage potential field in the graphite/pencil markings on the paper using custom… Read More Pencil Fields – DIY Pencil Controlled Synthesis

Anima Morte – ‘Vintage Italian Horror Music, From Sweden’

This set of videos takes a behind the scenes look at the creation of Anima Morte‘s The Nightmare Becomes Reality. The Anima Morte project is described as ‘vintage Italian horror music, from Sweden. Above, Anima Morte recording synthesizers, percussion & effects with Mattias Olsson @ ROTH-HÄNDLE Studio, Stockholm/Sweden – August 2010.