This video, via AnalogAudio1, is a demo of the iconic sound of the Solina String Ensemble. The Solina String Ensemble, like other 70s string synths has limited synthesis options. But what it does, it does well, offering lush sound and full 49-key polyphony.
This video, via kpsiegel, is a quick comparison of the new Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 to an Oberheim Two Voice synthesizer.
We recently featured the Lawrence, Kansas Public Library, which has a recording studio you can check out and is getting a large-format monster synth. Another library that is innovating by letting you check out creative tools is the Ann Arbor District Library. The library features the usual books, DVDs & CDs – but they also… Read More Ann Arbor’s Synth Lending Library Lets You Check Out Synths, Drum Machines, A Theremin & More
This video, via gstormelectro, offers an audio demo of the Alesis Andromeda analog synthesizer. Or as they call it, ‘an onslaught of non-stop analog sensory bombardment.’ The Andromeda is a 16-voice analog keyboard from the turn of the millennium that combines deep analog features with knobby tweakability.
At the 2016 NAMM Show, Modal Electronics introduced four Eurorack modules, a new rackmount synthesizer and a digital expansion board for their 002 synthesizer. In this video, designer Paul Maddox previews the new Modal 002 Digital IO Board.
This video, via PerfectCircuitAudio, explores some custom sound design with the Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 synthesizer:
This video, via Exploring Audio, takes a look at identifying and fixing voice chip issues with the Roland Juno-106 synthesizer. If you’ve done similar repairs with keyboard voice chips, share your experience with this in the comments!
Memory Slice has shared an unofficial patch editor for the Roland JD-Xi keyboard synthesizer.
Reader “jd-xa knight” shared this set of audio demos for the Roland JD-XA Hybrid Synthesizer, featuring original presets.
Access Music has announced that it will be reintroducing the Virus TI Darkstar at Superbooth 16, being held in Berlin, March 31st – April 2nd, 2016. The Darkstar is based on a Virus TI Polar, but with a custom ‘gun metal’ case design.
