Creative Synth is a labor of love of Darwin Grosse and a small but dedicated group of writer/musicians. It focuses on modular hardware and software, and getting the most out of synthesizers. There are tutorials on many of the major synth platforms, along with opinion pieces and columns. There is an excellent Reaktor tutorial, along… Read More Creative Synth
Computer Music Magazine combines articles, tutorials and reviews with a CD of samples, demos and free tools. There’s a certain amount of fluff in each issue, but there is generally something worth reading in every magazine. The best articles look at the tecniques used in producting various styles of music. There have also published many… Read More Computer Music Magazine
Kraftwerk’s official site doesn’t tell you much about them or their music. The Kraftwerk FAQ, though, does its best to fill the gap. This site was established in 1994, and tells you everything you need to know about Kraftwerk that can be told. It answers burning questions, like: Why are the band member’s names always… Read More Kraftwerk FAQ
Morton Subotnick is one of the innovators of classical electronic music. His early work with Buchla synthesizers took him to the peak of the avant garde electronica world of the 60’s, while his later works have explored the ways in which live performers can interact with electronics. His site provides a history of his composition,… Read More Morton Subotnick
Home of the progressive trance artist DJ Tiesto. The site features video and audio downloads, and a forum for Tiesto lovers. There’s also a discography of his albums and mix productions. You can discuss Tiesto in the DJ Tiesto forum. The Synthtopia artist area also features a profile of DJ Tiesto.
Here’s proof that all it takes to get ahead in the competitive DJ world is a great pair… Of turntables. DJ Portia Surreal, is “up and coming”, according to her site, as a New York DJ and “glowing disco ball vixen”. She’s appeared with some of the DJ world’s headline acts, including Sandra Collins and… Read More Portia Surreal – The Topless DJ
As of 12:00 PM PST, the MP3.com website will no longer be available in its current form. MP3.com has been bought by CNET Networks, who has announced plans to create a new MP3 serivce in the future. It will be called music.download.com, and will offer artists free file hosting and web space. MP3.com had stagnated… Read More MP3.com – RIP
Russkeys – This site documents the world of Russian synthesizers. It has photos, specs and manuals for many collectable Russian synths, including Electronica EM, Formanta, and Polivoks.
Thereminvox covers the history, technology, technology and people related to the theremin. There’s an interesting secion on gestural control technology. Notable also is the section on composers that created works for the Theremin.
Theremin World is an amazingly thorough site that truly covers the world of theremins. You can shop for theremins and kits, recordings; learn abou the history of the theremin; find out what bands are using theremins; and download audio samples.
