The World’s Tiniest Synthesizer Plays ‘Popcorn’!

Researchers at Netherland’s University of Twente have have succeeded in constructing the first musical instrument with dimensions measured in mere micrometres – a ‘Micronium‘ – that produces audible tones: The tiny musical instrument is made up of springs that are only a tenth of the thickness of a human hair, and vary in length from… Read More The World’s Tiniest Synthesizer Plays ‘Popcorn’!

Chromeo Talks Gear, Songwriting

Electrofunk duo Chromeo – described as “the only Arab/Jewish electrofunk duo on the planet” – talks gear and their new album Business Casual, in the latest episode of Motherboard.tv. Motherboard visited the groove scientists at home in Montreal to sample their secret synth sauce, and see how it’s made.

Bob Moog Live – New Album Features Only Known Recorded Performance Of Synth Pioneer

The Bob Moog Foundation and Asheville composer/musician Dan Lewis have announced the world premiere and release party for a historic live concert recording, Bob Moog Live. The premiere event will take place on October 10, 2010, at the Lexington Avenue Brewery in Asheville, NC, from 3:30–6:00 p.m. Admission is $7, with proceeds benefiting the Bob… Read More Bob Moog Live – New Album Features Only Known Recorded Performance Of Synth Pioneer