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New Book, ‘Patch & Tweak With Moog’

‘Patch & Tweak With Moog’ features a forward by composer and sound designer Hans Zimmer and 200 pages of synthesizer techniques, patch ideas, sound design tips, artist interviews, in-depth discussions with Moog engineers and Moog history.… Read More New Book, ‘Patch & Tweak With Moog’

September 15, 2020September 15, 20206 Comments

Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue To Digital (And Back)

Velocity Press has published ‘Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (and Back)’, a new book the they say ‘celebrates the impact of synths on music and culture.’… Read More Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue To Digital (And Back)

September 15, 2020November 7, 2020Leave a comment

Arturia PolyBrute Morphing Analog Polysynth A Flagship Designed For Expressive Synthesis

Arturia today introduced the PolyBrute, a new 6-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer that’s designed for expressive synthesis.… Read More Arturia PolyBrute Morphing Analog Polysynth A Flagship Designed For Expressive Synthesis

September 15, 2020September 15, 202061 Comments

A Berlin School Experiment, With Blofeld & Specular Tempus

“The song may be in the key of C# minor, but the program was actually written in C++!”… Read More A Berlin School Experiment, With Blofeld & Specular Tempus

September 14, 2020September 14, 20204 Comments

Visual Suspect – ‘Circulatory Systems’

This video is a hypnotic exploration of major highways, the ‘arteries and veins of our cities’.… Read More Visual Suspect – ‘Circulatory Systems’

September 13, 2020September 14, 20205 Comments

Vinyl LPs Sell More Than CDs For The First Time In 3 Decades

Vinyl LPs are a more important physical format for music than CDs for the first time in more than 30 years….… Read More Vinyl LPs Sell More Than CDs For The First Time In 3 Decades

September 10, 202046 Comments

Faithless Back With ‘Synthesizer’ (Music Video)

“However much I love you baby….I love my synthesizer more.”… Read More Faithless Back With ‘Synthesizer’ (Music Video)

August 31, 2020August 31, 20206 Comments

John Carpenter Soundtracks Get Deluxe Vinyl Reissues

Waxworks Records has announced that it is giving two classic John Carpenter film soundtracks deluxe vinyl reissues.… Read More John Carpenter Soundtracks Get Deluxe Vinyl Reissues

August 28, 20206 Comments

Synthplex 2021 Scheduled For October 28-31, 2021

Organizers of Synthplex, a synth convention held in Burbank, California, have announced that they are rescheduling the 2020 event for 2021 because of the Coronavirus pandemic.… Read More Synthplex 2021 Scheduled For October 28-31, 2021

August 27, 2020October 21, 20202 Comments

Ambient Music On An MC-303, Alessandro Canova’s ‘Counting the Eyes’

While Roland positioned the MC-303 to capitalize on the use of devices like the 303 & 606 in dance music, Canova goes in a completely different direction, coaxing ambient sounds and minimalism out of the instrument.… Read More Ambient Music On An MC-303, Alessandro Canova’s ‘Counting the Eyes’

August 26, 202010 Comments

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