Mandala 2.0 A “Synthesizer With Drumsticks”

Synesthesia Corporation has launched a new website for the Mandala 2.0 High-Def Drum & Synthesizer and announced that it is now taking orders for the new product. Mandala 2.0 is the new version of Synesthesia’s high-def drum and synthesizer, co-developed with professional drummer Danny Carey of the progressive rock band Tool. The company announced the… Read More Mandala 2.0 A “Synthesizer With Drumsticks”

M-Audio KeyStudio 49i Offers MIDI Controller, Realistic Piano Sound

M-Audio is now shipping the KeyStudio 49i music production system, the first-ever USB keyboard controller to integrate a 2-in/2-out audio interface and on-board premium piano sound. In designing the KeyStudio 49i keyboard, M-Audio engineers focused on the needs of songwriters: a keyboard controller, on-board premium piano sound, software General MIDI sound bank, audio/MIDI recording interface… Read More M-Audio KeyStudio 49i Offers MIDI Controller, Realistic Piano Sound

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgin Asks Musicians To Support Moog Museum

In the wake of Bob Moog’s death, his family created the Bob Moog Foundation, whose charter seeks to continue to herald his unique contributions in the form of awareness and scholarship. But now the family, through the Bob Moog Foundation, has taken on a new challenge, The Bob Moog Museum, dedicated to his life and… Read More Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgin Asks Musicians To Support Moog Museum

Blacet Modular Synthesizer Adds New Options

John Blacet has added several new options to his line of modular synthesizers recently: WC2700 Window Comparator A voltage controlled window comparator with complete control of output setpoint and width. Use with envelope or LFO type signals to generate delayed gates and triggers. Or use with audio waveforms for many interesting permutations. Normal, inverted and… Read More Blacet Modular Synthesizer Adds New Options

First Annual Moogfest Symposium At Columbia University September 20

Moogfest, in conjunction with The Bob Moog Foundation, has announced the first annual Moogfest Symposium. On the evening of September 20th, 2007, luminaries in the field of electronic music will gather at the Music Department of Columbia University to discuss how the life and work of synthesizer maverick Dr. Robert Moog has affected their own… Read More First Annual Moogfest Symposium At Columbia University September 20