ContinuuCon Continuum Conference Tickets Now Available
Organizers have announced that tickets are now available for ContinuuCon, the first Continuum Fingerboard conference.
Category: Music News
The Amazing Instruments Of Chas Smith
This set of videos takes a look at LA composer & instrument builder Chas Smith, who translated his experience with construction welding construction into making unique instruments. It’s a little off topic, but will be of interest to anyone fascinated by unique instruments and sound design. Along the way, Smith shares his story of getting burned out on his construction… Read More The Amazing Instruments Of Chas Smith
‘Synth Nazis Must Die’ Shirts Return
Softmachines let us know that their Synth Nazis Must Die shirts are back, after 3 years of unavailability. The shirt is inspired by the Troma Entertainment film, Surf Nazis Must Die. The film tells the story of a mother’s quest, in a post-apocalyptic future, to hunt down and kill the neo-Nazi surf punks that killed her son.… Read More ‘Synth Nazis Must Die’ Shirts Return
Bastl Instruments GrandPa Module Updated
Bastl Instruments has released an update to its grandPA Eurorack module. Here’s what’s new in grandPa 1.1:
Synthesizers.com LFO++ Prototype Auction To Benefit The Bob Moog Foundation
Analog synth module-makers Synthesizers.com are auctioning a rare prototype of their Q167 LFO++ module, with proceeds to benefit the Bob Moog Foundation. The auction runs through 1pm (Pacific time) next Wednesday, December 30, 2015. This one-of-a-kind module, built and signed by designer Roger Arrick, is fully functional, though it differs slightly from the final production… Read More Synthesizers.com LFO++ Prototype Auction To Benefit The Bob Moog Foundation
Cream Mobile Turns Your iPad Into “World’s Best Software Arpeggiator”
Arto Vaarala has released Cream – an app they describe as “the world’s best software arpeggiator” – as an iPad application. Kirnu Cream Mobile is a powerful MIDI arpeggiator and performance app for iPad. The iPad version is almost identical to the plugin version, except the mobile version includes an internal synthesizer and drum track. The mobile version… Read More Cream Mobile Turns Your iPad Into “World’s Best Software Arpeggiator”
Spectrasonics Retires DVDs, Moving To Digital Delivery & USB Drives
Spectrasonics has announced that it is phasing out DVD delivering and moving to digital delivery and USB drives. The company is now using USB drives in their in-store packaging for all three of their virtual instruments, Omnisphere 2, Trilian and Stylus RMX Xpanded. The company is now selling full Download Editions of each of the… Read More Spectrasonics Retires DVDs, Moving To Digital Delivery & USB Drives
Nothing Says ‘Merry Christmas’ Like 7,000 Lights, Sync’d To Dubstep
The Johnson Light Show is a dubstep-themed Christmas light show, created by Matt Johnson of San Antonio, TX.
Bright Sparks, A Tribute To Electronic Music Pioneers, Now Available
Bright Sparks, a new film + album project that pay tribute to electronic music pioneers, is now available via its website. The project began as a concept album by I Monster, inspired by various people and companies involved in the early days of the synthesizer. The began to look for a more interesting way of presenting the record… Read More Bright Sparks, A Tribute To Electronic Music Pioneers, Now Available
2016 Moogfest Program Details Announced
Moogfest organizers shared with us program details for Moogfest 2016, scheduled for May 19 – 22 in Durham, NC. During the day, Moogfest explores the future of technology and creativity with a ‘mind-expanding conference’, featuring panels, workshops and installations. At night, Moogfest celebrates the future of sound, with performances by early pioneers in electronic music, alongside pop… Read More 2016 Moogfest Program Details Announced
