Peter Grenader, Principal Designer for Plan B, sends word about a custom Electro-Acoustic Research (EAR) synth that they created for Ninch Inch Nails. In May of 2006, Alessandro Cortini, keyboard player for Nine Inch Nails, contacted Electro-Acoustic Research to develop a custom mid-sized performance-based synthesizer. Housed within a 26 x 18 inch Zero Halliburton suitcase,… Read More Nine Inch Nails Custom Modular Synth
Synth Video Day #3: Volker Dassler, the DJ and synth man of the German techno band, Porsches on the Autobahn, in his large studio of synthesizers. “Oh yeah oh yeah! Now you see to it here – best synthesizer for whole world! It’s called Buchla”
John Blacet sent an update about the status of the Blacet modular synth line. He’s introduced three new modules, the Bar Graph Display, Scanner and VC Switch. The Scanner and VC Switch came out of his Too Many Panels design contest, showing that, when life gives you lemons, you can make lemonade. MD2600 Scanner Under… Read More Blacet Modular Synth Update
Sonic Charger has introduced V-Motions, a unique sound library for Roland V-Synth and V-Synth XT synthesizers. It has been designed from the ground up taking all the advantages these amazing instruments offer. The library boasts a collection of patches which ranges from classic vintage analog and digital to futuristic new sounds and textures. But what… Read More V-Motions – New Sound Library for V-Synths
Got an extra $60,000 lying around? Then you might want to check out the EMS Synthi 100 Analgue Synthesizer, in pristine condition, that’s on sale at eBay. The Synthi 100 is fitted with two patch panels with two 60×60 matrix boards, one for the signals and one for the voltages. This is a list with… Read More Got 60K? Get an EMS Synthi 100 Analogue Synthesizer!
Synthesis Technologies, a modular synth manufacturer, has announced the availability of their MOTM synth modules in Frac-rack format. The modules are available exclusively via Analogue Haven. The MOTM series of analog synthesizer modules is considered by many to be the benchmark for audio quality, stable operation and craftsmanship. The new “1xxx” family shrinks the physical… Read More MOTM Intros Frac-Sized Modules
via Axehole: Eboardmuseum looks like it may be the ultimate synth freak wet dream. The museum, in Viktring, Austria, features only electric keyboards, like the stack of what looks to be 4 minimoogs, above, Prophet 10’s, Prophet VS’s, and some modular synths. Over 700 keyboards are crammed into 500 square meters of space. The Eboardmuseum… Read More Eboardmuseum – The Synth Freak Wet Dream
Native Instruments has released more information about Kore, in anticipation of its May 8th release. KORE Videos: 7 short Quicktime videos explain KORE’s most important aspects and advantages. These can be viewed online or downloaded onto your hard drive. KORE Days at Local Dealers: Native has organized a “KORE Days” world tour. As of May… Read More Native Instruments KORE Info
Moog Music has announced the 3rd Annual Moogfest, to be held June 22, at B.B. King’s Blues Club in New York. Some of the world’s most renowned keyboardists will take the stage to honor Bob Moog at the 3rd Annual Moogfest. The all-star cast for this celebration, which begins at 7:30 p.m., includes Keith Emerson… Read More 3rd Annual Moogfest Announced
It looks like there may be some life in Waldorf yet. Waldorf’s synth designs are well respected, but the company has struggled financially. A message at the Waldorf site should give Waldorf fans hope: Is it? What is true about the recent rumors regarding this legendary Synthesizer company? Here are the facts… Yes, something is… Read More Waldorf Synthesizer Returning?
