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Using Microsoft Excel As A Drum Machine

The hack uses Excel to do the drum pattern sequencing, but relies on MIDI to generate sound… Read More Using Microsoft Excel As A Drum Machine

November 9, 20194 Comments

The Prodigy’s Keith Flint’s Possessions Sold At Auction

The auction, held at Cheffins on Nov 7,  featured Flint’s furniture, clothing, gold discs, music gear, record collection, artwork and more:… Read More The Prodigy’s Keith Flint’s Possessions Sold At Auction

November 9, 2019November 9, 20193 Comments

Blade Runner Day Is Here (November, 2019)

Time has caught up with the Blade Runner future, and its strangely specific “November, 2019” setting.… Read More Blade Runner Day Is Here (November, 2019)

November 1, 201914 Comments

ROLI Blocks Studio Edition Now Availabile

ROLI’s Studio Edition Lightpad Block, Seaboard Block, and Songmaker Kit are now available. The MIDI controllers now come with ROLI Studio software, plus, the world’s first MPE drums engine for desktop, ROLI Studio Drums, and production tools like Smart Chords. … Read More ROLI Blocks Studio Edition Now Availabile

October 31, 2019October 31, 20191 Comment

Stylophone Gen R-8 Analog Synthesizer Now Available

While the Gen R-8 synth looks at first glance like a Stylophone, it offers dual VCOs, a touch keyboard, an LFO, modular patch points, a 16-step sequence with banks, MIDI support and more.… Read More Stylophone Gen R-8 Analog Synthesizer Now Available

October 30, 2019October 30, 201910 Comments

Erica Synths Pico System III Features Buchla Easel-Style Preset Cards

The latest loopop video takes an in-depth look at the Erica Synths Pico System III – an all-in-one modular synthesizer.… Read More Erica Synths Pico System III Features Buchla Easel-Style Preset Cards

October 28, 2019October 28, 20195 Comments

New 33 1/3 Book Looks At Wendy Carlos’s Switched-On Bach

With 33 1/3’s Switched-On Bach, anthropologist and author Dr Roshanak Kheshti offers a cultural and musical perspective on the best-selling album.… Read More New 33 1/3 Book Looks At Wendy Carlos’s Switched-On Bach

October 25, 201913 Comments

Geckotool Promises To Bring Robotic Control To Your Knob-Twiddling

This means that you can control your analog gear remotely, automate control changes and more. … Read More Geckotool Promises To Bring Robotic Control To Your Knob-Twiddling

October 23, 20196 Comments

Dove Audio WTF Hands-On Demo

In his latest video, synthesist John L Rice explores the sonic possibilities of the Dove Audio WTF oscillator.… Read More Dove Audio WTF Hands-On Demo

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019Leave a comment

Propellerhead Reason iPad Controller Update For Version 11

The update adds support for Reason 11 and more.… Read More Propellerhead Reason iPad Controller Update For Version 11

October 19, 20193 Comments

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