Tiptop Audio has introduced the Z3000 Smart VCO, an all-analog, voltage controlled oscillator. It offers four analog waveforms, wide-range tracking, a built-in tuner and some interesting modulation options. The z3000 retails for $245.
cuckoomusic does his thing with the Korg Kaossilator. Can you tell that he likes it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAlVb9AOgRE This is one of the sexiest TB303 clones I’ve seen – the SEBassLine. It’s a new custom 303 clone based on the x0xb0x. The x0xb0x is a cool DIY project – but this makes it sextacular. The SE BassLine can be purchased for $1500 USD. Shipping is included within the continental United States. Here’s another demo:… Read More New TB303 Clone – SEBassLine
A demo of the new Arturia Origin synthesizer, the company’s virtual analog synth. Features: 500 presets created by a selection of international sound designers 16/32 step advanced sequencer 4 part Multi mode Creative Macros, advanced LFO’s, innovative modulation sources, different Joystick modes. Advanced Preset browser. Analog Audio Connectivity: 2 audio ins, 10 audio outs. Digital… Read More Arturia Origin Demo Video
MusicThing’s Tom Whitwell has posted his first impressions of the Arturia Origin synthesizer, and it’s not pretty: The Origin has crossed that line – it’s not a hardware synth, it’s a computer in a box covered in knobs. The trouble starts when you turn it on, after first plugging it in, using the OEM external… Read More Tom Whitwell Just Killed The Arturia Origin’s Buzz
I’m not sure if it’s the Bourne Identity-style camera work or the endless shots of awesome gear, but this video made me a little dizzy. The Subliminal Kid (Ruben Broman) jams with Macbeth M5N, Roland tr-909, Roland System 100 Seq, Roland RE-301 & Boss DC-2. The fantastic images are courtesy a HVX200, Sgpro 35 adapter… Read More The Subliminal Kid’s Studio Will Make You Dizzy
Ladytron’s Synthesis Workshop, on the Korg MS20. The electronic foursome discuss their beginnings and Mira offers a brief tutorial on how to work an analog synthesizer. Tracks in the video: “They Gave You A Heart,They Gave You A Name,” “Tomorrow,” “Deep Blue” – Ladytron; “Motionless” – Analog Girl bluepreview via Califaudio
Big City Music demos the Cwejman MMF-1 multimode filter: The Cwejman MMF-1 multimode filter is really a great sounding filter, both for filtering and oscillation! This is the MMF-1 self-oscillating. The first bit is the low pass mode being controlled by the Analogue Systems rs200. It is then ran through the quantizer module, the rs260, and… Read More Cwejman MMF-1 Does Chiptune
Zebranalogic is a boutique analog music gear manufacturer that specializes in creating hand-made synths and effects pedals. They are unique creations of Carlos Carcia, creator of Zebranalogic. Here’s an example of his work, in action: This video demos the Zebranalogic Oscillator IV: This Synthesizer comes with the same components as the Oscillator III, but with an… Read More Zebranalogic Analog Synthesizers & Effects Pedals
The PICsynth is an interesting new synth DIY project for a real analog synthesizer, using easy to get components and capable of a wide range of sounds. Features Dual oscillator mono synth Really easy to build using just 1 custom programmed PIC chip, 4 ICs and single 12v supply All circuits built on veroboard – no… Read More New Synth DIY Project: PICsynth
