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Elektron Announces Analog Four MKII, Analog Rytm MKII

Swedish musical instrument company Elektron today announced Analog Four MKII and Analog Rytm MKII, the successors to the Analog Four synthesizer and Analog Rytm drum machine.… Read More Elektron Announces Analog Four MKII, Analog Rytm MKII

July 6, 2017July 6, 201776 Comments

Pierre Henry Dead At 89

French composer Pierre Henry, who helped pioneer the musique concrète genre of electronic music, has died at the age of 89.… Read More Pierre Henry Dead At 89

July 6, 2017July 6, 20174 Comments

The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music 4 Coming Fall 2017

For a relatively small festival (venue capacities are 100 only) The Seventh Wave continues to get some of the biggest names in electronic and progressive music.… Read More The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music 4 Coming Fall 2017

July 5, 2017Leave a comment

Elektron Digitakt vs Elektron Octatrack

Here’s a comparison of the new Elektron Digitakt and the Elektron Octatrack.… Read More Elektron Digitakt vs Elektron Octatrack

July 1, 201713 Comments

Using Scenes On The BeatStep Pro

This video takes a look at the new ‘Scenes’ mode in the new firmware for the Arturia BeatStep Pro. … Read More Using Scenes On The BeatStep Pro

June 25, 2017June 25, 20171 Comment

The Music of Stranger Things (Season 2)

In this interview, composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein discuss how they got the gig to score Stranger Things, some of the gear they used to create the soundtrack and what to expect for the new season.… Read More The Music of Stranger Things (Season 2)

June 24, 2017June 24, 2017Leave a comment

Steinberg Nuendo 8 Now Available

Steinberg has released Nuendo 8, a major update that introduces Game Audio Connect 2 and the Sound Randomizer for game sound design and composing.… Read More Steinberg Nuendo 8 Now Available

June 22, 2017June 27, 20177 Comments

SSI2144 ‘FatKeys’ VCF (SSM2044 Reissue) Now Available To Order

Audio IC startup Sound Semiconductor (SSI) has announced the immediate availability of the SSI2144 FatKeys Voltage Controlled Filter, an improved reissue of the vintage SSM2044 chip.… Read More SSI2144 ‘FatKeys’ VCF (SSM2044 Reissue) Now Available To Order

June 21, 2017June 21, 20176 Comments

Creative Synthesis Techniques, With David Bessell

“These three are not aimed at specific sounds,, but rather at creative ways of making your own sounds, how to make your sequences more interesting and how to control your analogue synth with a guitar for more expressive results.”… Read More Creative Synthesis Techniques, With David Bessell

June 21, 20173 Comments

Free Raymond Scott Compendium

The Raymond Scott Archives has published a free 349-page compendium of Raymond Scott artifacts and ephemera.… Read More Free Raymond Scott Compendium

June 21, 20176 Comments

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