Designer Roger Arrick of Synthesizers.com shared this video, demonstrating his new LFO++ module design. The LFO++ is an interesting Dotcom MU module design that is a sort of ‘über-LFO’, combining elements of the functionality of an LFO, envelope generator, VCA and more into a single-width panel
Roland has officially announced the Roland Boutique JX-03 Synthesizer Module. The Roland Boutique JX-03 module continues the legacy of the JX-3P synth. The original model was launched when button-driven interfaces were popular, so it was designed to give immediate access to preset sounds. It was actually highly programmable though, especially when used with the PG-200… Read More Roland JX-03 Synthesizer Module Official Specifications
Machines in Music – described as “New York’s Modular Synthesizer Fair’ – is a two-day modular synthesizer event, scheduled for October 17-18, 2015 in Brooklyn, NY. The event, curated by Control and Verbos Electronics, will consist of a synthesizer fair that is open to public, with workshops and lectures, followed by a night event with live hardware sets… Read More Machines In Music Synth Convention Coming To Brooklyn, NY October 17-18
We’ve seen some strange synth-related IKEA hacks, but this one wipes away the rest – a 9U Eurorack modular synth case, created from a modified IKEA ENUDDEN Toilet Paper Holder.
Mike Pensini Music has released the Vintage Funk Sound Pack for the Moog Sub 37 synthesizer.
Daft Punk Unchained, directed by Hervé Martin Delpierre, is new documentary that tells the story of the French electronic duo, Daft Punk (Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo).
On Saturday night, Sept 26, the CalArts School of Music will host a Farewell Concert for composer and educator Barry Schrader, right, who has been on the staff there for 45 years. Schrader started composing electronic music in 1969 and joined the staff at CalArts in 1971. In the years since, he’s taught two generations of students, composed… Read More Free Concert To Celebrate The Career Of Composer & Educator Barry Schrader
This video, via MinutePhysics, takes a quick look at why tuning a piano is so complicated – and summarizes the tuning compromises that are inherent in equal-tempered tuning.
Novation has kicked off a teaser campaign, focusing on what inspires electronic musicians. Novation has something new coming October 1st. In the meantime, check out these artist profiles and let us know what you think they’ve got coming.
The soundtrack to Jodorowsky’s Dune – a documentary about the greatest film that never got made – is now available to order. Jodorowsky’s Dune tells the tale of cult filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky’s unsuccessful attempt to adapt Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi novel, Dune, to the big screen. Jodorowsky’s version of Dune was to feature Salvador Dalí, Orson Welles,… Read More Soundtrack To Jodorowsky’s Dune Now Available To Order
