Roland JD-Xi As A Beatbox
This video, via perfectcircuitaudio, demonstrates the drum sounds of the Roland JD-Xi.
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AmpliTube For iOS Intros Looper, Virtual Cab Miking Options
IK Multimedia today released AmpliTube 4 For iOS. an update that offers improved sound quality, a new Looper and a virtual cab miking option.
Juno-66 Upgrade Expands Roland Juno-6, Juno-60
Tubbutec has introduced the Juno-66 – an upgrade for the Roland Juno-6 and Juno-60 synthesizers. The upgrade adds MIDI and many new features, including new play modes, advanced portamento, a powerful sequencer, filter LFOs, detuning, alternative tunings and more. The Juno-66 kit includes: Juno-66 board with MIDI connectors 40 pin IC socket 5 overlay stickers for your synth Parts for filter and pitch… Read More Juno-66 Upgrade Expands Roland Juno-6, Juno-60
Korg Arp Odyssey Audio Demo
This video, via gstormelectro, explores the sounds of the new Korg ARP Odyssey synthesizer. The new Korg Odyssey has a compact body, ‘highly operable’ sliders and a 37 note slim keyboard. In addition, a new ‘DRIVE’ switch is provided and connectors include MIDI and headphone output as well as Patch cables have been added.
TC-Helicon Announces New Mobile Music Specialty Store + 20% Off Sale
TC-Helicon let us know that they have launched a new online store, catering to people making music with mobile devices. They are also offering Synthtopia readers 20% off all orders in the month of May as an incentive to check it out. By using the code “SYNTHTOPIA20” at checkout, you can get the 20% discount on your order. Here’s what… Read More TC-Helicon Announces New Mobile Music Specialty Store + 20% Off Sale
Synthtopia + Ableton ‘Making Music’ Book Giveaway
When Ableton published Making Music – 74 Creative Strategies for Electronic Music Producers, they sold out of the first printing almost immediately. But, while it’s currently ‘out of stock’ at Ableton’s site, we’ve got a copy to give away. Making Music is a 340-page hard-bound volume, by Dennis DeSantis, that looks at the most common problems that can prevent you from moving… Read More Synthtopia + Ableton ‘Making Music’ Book Giveaway
New EP Features Collaboration Between Jean-Michel Jarre & Edgar Froese (Tangerine Dream)
The Vinyl Factory – an independent British company that specializes in limited editions releases – has announced an upcoming vinyl EP by Jean-Michel Jarre & Edgar Froese of Tangerine Dream. Jarre collaborated with Tangerine Dream founder Froese (who died earlier this year) to create the track Zero Gravity. Jarre plans to release a new studio album, later this year, which… Read More New EP Features Collaboration Between Jean-Michel Jarre & Edgar Froese (Tangerine Dream)
Waves H-Reverb Hybrid Reverb How Available
Waves Audio has announced that H-Reverb – a new reverb, based on algorithmic FIR (Finite Impulse Response) reverberation technology – is now available for Mac & Windows. According to Waves, H-Reverb’s design provides ‘richer, deeper reverb tails that sit beautifully in the mix while breathing crisp air into your tracks’. The FIR engine that powers H-Reverb lets you shape… Read More Waves H-Reverb Hybrid Reverb How Available
Electro-Music.com Expands to Five Radio Streams
Electro-Music.com has announced that it has expanded its Internet radio service to five streams. The new streams feature playlists that focus on specific styles of electronic and electro-acoustic music.
Snow Audio Intros Chords For Cthulhu
Snow Audio has introduced Chords For Cthulhu – a repository of 3500 chords for Xfer Records Cthulhu MIDI chord and arp module. Arranged in progressions and loosely sorted by key, Chords For Cthulhu is designed to: Inspire song ideas Escape same old playing patterns Provide easy harmony access for non-keyboard players Allow for effortless experimentation
