Infection Music Zeit Sequencer

Infection Music has announced that the pilot build of its unique Zeit desktop sequencer has been completed. They call the Zeit the world’s best hardware sequencer and at £1199, it’s certainly one of the most expensive. You can preview a demo of the Zeit in action, below. Here are the specs:

Musikmesse: The Flame MIDI Talking Synth

Flame has introduced the Flame MIDI Talking Synth, a small-sized MIDI-controlled sound module based on the analog Speakjet chip, produced by the U.S. company Magnevation. Originally designed for basic artificially generated speech output in American English tongue, it has been refined and further developed as an 8-bit sound module with speech-like sounds and synthetic robot… Read More Musikmesse: The Flame MIDI Talking Synth

Electro-Acoustic Research Intros SpaceBox Translucent Synth Cases

The EAR Group (Electro-Acoustic Research) has announced a new partner – Synthbox, manufacturer of the Space Case acrylic synthesizer chassis. “Sean Price and Synthbox have developed a unique solution which scores big on ergonomics, versatility and eye-candy,” according to EAR’s Peter Grenader. Made from rugged 3/4 inch clear acrylic sheeting, the Space Case is fully… Read More Electro-Acoustic Research Intros SpaceBox Translucent Synth Cases

Bleep Labs Thingamagoop – Ugly Monster Synth

Sorry SynthTech. Studio-quality modules, 1/8″ thick aircraft aluminum panels, Bourns pots and Switchcraft jacks are great and all, but they don’t have the personality of the Thingamagoop, an ugly monster analog synth from Bleeplabs. Yes….it’s got cheap electronics, it looks like they built it in a napkin dispenser and it is limited to making bleeps… Read More Bleep Labs Thingamagoop – Ugly Monster Synth