New Roland Strap-On Synth, The Lucina AX-09, Now Available

Roland has announced that they are now shipping the Lucina AX-09 – their strap-on “shoulder synthesizer”. The Lucina set off Synthtopia’s Super-Doppler Keydar™ alert system when it was announced. And, while Roland may not be pegging the Lucina AX-09 as a keytar, the “shoulder synthesizer” name doesn’t quite cut it. Here’s what Roland has to say… Read More New Roland Strap-On Synth, The Lucina AX-09, Now Available

SoundQuest Fest 2010, An International Gathering Of Sonic Innovators & Ambient Architects

Steve Roach has announced SoundQuest Fest 2010 – An International Gathering of Sonic Innovators and Ambient Architects: After a few years of planning, we’re proud to announce SoundQuest Fest 2010! Like Steve’s previous Tucson concert happenings over the past 18 years, it will be an event not to be missed. The electricity in the air… Read More SoundQuest Fest 2010, An International Gathering Of Sonic Innovators & Ambient Architects

Arturia Intros $300 Analog Experience – The Factory

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoHx4q7EFTw Arturia has introduced the $300 Analog Experience The Factory –  a native software synthesizer, combined with a dedicated controller keyboard. According to Arturia, the user experience is the same as on a traditional hardware synthesizer, except that Analog Experience The Factory offers more sounds (3500 high quality synthesizer sounds), better integration with DAW’s and a… Read More Arturia Intros $300 Analog Experience – The Factory