Category: Synthesizers

Electronic Improvisation For Theremin & Buchla 200e Modular Synthesizer

Sunday Synth Jams: Richard Lainhart and Thomas Zunk perform live at Avantgarde Festival Schiphorst 2010. In this free improvisation, Zunk plays a Moog Etherwave Theremin with a variety of processing pedals, and Lainhart plays a Buchla 200e analog modular synthesizer controlled by a Haken Continuum three-dimensional keyboard controller. The musical sculptures seen in the background… Read More Electronic Improvisation For Theremin & Buchla 200e Modular Synthesizer

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Alessandro Cortini’s Sonoio

Alessandro Cortini posted this teaser video for Sonoio on Vimeo, without any comment. Cortini isn’t saying what Sonoio is all about yet, but there are no supermodel girlfriends involved, so we’re thinking the project is going to be more Blindoldfreak-ish than HTDA-ish. Check it out and leave a comment with your thoughts!

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Moogfest 2010 To Feature Massive Attack, MGMT & Thievery Corporation!

Festival organizers AC Entertainment, producer of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Big Ears Festival, and Vegoose, announced today MoogFest 2010, a three-day festival celebrating the innovative vision of sonic pioneer, Robert Moog. MoogFest 2010 will be held Halloween weekend, October 29-31, in Asheville, NC. Yes – you can come dressed as your favorite Moog… Read More Moogfest 2010 To Feature Massive Attack, MGMT & Thievery Corporation!

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Would Leonard Bernstein Want West Side Story Played On Synthesizers?

Would Leonard Bernstein want his the score for his classic musical West Side Story played on synths, instead of an orchestra? That’s the question asked by a thought-provoking New York Times article that looks at how synths are replacing musicians in the orchestras of not only new musicals, but classic ones. Violinist Paul Woodiel writes:… Read More Would Leonard Bernstein Want West Side Story Played On Synthesizers?

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The Analogue Solutions Tereshkova: Excerpts from a Noisy Suitcase

Synthesist Calvin Cardiod has created another loving demo video, this time for the Analogue Solutions Tereshkova suitcase synthesizer. Key features of the Tereshkova: Suitcase style design. Pure analogue voice circuitry. Rugged Steel construction. Quality chrome catches and cool steel spring handle. Stuffed full of electronics. No front panel space is wasted. Joystick, MIDI, jack socket… Read More The Analogue Solutions Tereshkova: Excerpts from a Noisy Suitcase

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