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U-He CVilization Polymorphic CV Tool (Sneak Preview)

The CVilization module is a polymorphic module – meaning that it’s designed to be able to ‘morph’ to perform many functions.… Read More U-He CVilization Polymorphic CV Tool (Sneak Preview)

August 17, 20192 Comments

Black to Techno – A New Documentary

Featuring a combination of vintage film and original footage, director Jenn Nkiru’s film explores the roles played by history, technology, geography and race in the emergence of techno music.… Read More Black to Techno – A New Documentary

August 13, 2019August 13, 20198 Comments

Apocalypse Now Final Cut & The Synthesizer Soundtrack

In a 1980 column for Keyboard Magazine, Bob Moog argued that the Apocalypse Now soundtrack is a technical and creative milestone.… Read More Apocalypse Now Final Cut & The Synthesizer Soundtrack

August 6, 20191 Comment

Knobcon 2019 Sponsor Deadline Coming August 7th

Organizers say that registration, for both attendees and vendors, is ahead of last year, promising to make the event the biggest Knobcon ever.… Read More Knobcon 2019 Sponsor Deadline Coming August 7th

August 4, 2019August 4, 2019Leave a comment

Dr John Chowning, FM Synthesis Godfather, To Keynote Knobcon 2019

The organizers of the annual Knobcon synthesizer convention today announced FM synthesis pioneer Dr. John Chowning as their guest of honor at this year’s event. Knobcon happens September 6 – 8, 2019, in suburban Chicago, Illinois, at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg.… Read More Dr John Chowning, FM Synthesis Godfather, To Keynote Knobcon 2019

August 2, 20197 Comments

New Music From Laurie Anderson

Songs from the Bardo is a guided journey through the visionary text of the Tibetan Book of the Dead, unfolding in an 80-minute ebb and flow of sound and words.… Read More New Music From Laurie Anderson

July 25, 20197 Comments

Synth Quartet In B Minor “Nelly”

The quartet is arranged for the Moog Grandmother (“Violin 1”), Korg MS-20 (“Violin 2”), ARP Odyssey (“Viola”) and Sequential Pro One (“Cello”).… Read More Synth Quartet In B Minor “Nelly”

July 21, 2019July 22, 20194 Comments

Gibson Returns Oberheim Trademark & Brand To Tom Oberheim

“After over thirty years of being without it, I am thrilled to once again be able to use the Oberheim trademark for my products,” says Oberheim.… Read More Gibson Returns Oberheim Trademark & Brand To Tom Oberheim

July 20, 2019July 20, 201929 Comments

New Online Magazine, Synth & Software, Builds On Legacy Of Keyboard, EM Magazines

The new magazine is a lot like traditional magazines for musicians, but without any paper, printing, subscription and the need to ‘answer to corporate overlords’. … Read More New Online Magazine, Synth & Software, Builds On Legacy Of Keyboard, EM Magazines

July 20, 2019July 20, 201916 Comments

Ableton Spaces, A New Event For Music Makers, Launches In New York

Last weekend was the inaugural Ableton Spaces event in Brooklyn. The all-day program at the Music Hall of Williamsburg brought together diverse members of the New York creative community to share insights and ideas around making music.… Read More Ableton Spaces, A New Event For Music Makers, Launches In New York

July 19, 2019February 27, 20201 Comment

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