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Global Supply Chain Problems Kill Another Eurorack Synth Maker, Hexinverter

Montréal-based synth maker Hexinverter Électronique has announced that it will be closing in 2023, because global supply chain issues have made it impossible for them to manufacture and sell enough modules to keep up with demand.… Read More Global Supply Chain Problems Kill Another Eurorack Synth Maker, Hexinverter

September 13, 202216 Comments

Mod Devices Announces Insolvency & ‘Reboot’

Mod Devices – creators of an open hardware effects platform – has announced that it is currently insolvent and is planning a ‘reboot’.… Read More Mod Devices Announces Insolvency & ‘Reboot’

August 18, 20224 Comments

Behringer Asks Customers To Stop Complaining About Delivery Dates And To Focus On Plight Of Ukrainian People

“Why would we stop designing products together with our customers?” asks Behringer. “One day, these chips will become available and we’ll ship all the products.”… Read More Behringer Asks Customers To Stop Complaining About Delivery Dates And To Focus On Plight Of Ukrainian People

March 13, 2022March 13, 202279 Comments

2022 Winter NAMM Show Moved To June In Response To Global Pandemic Realities

Organizers say that the date change addresses ongoing concerns about pandemic activity, new product development and launches, available in-store inventory, and current travel restrictions. … Read More 2022 Winter NAMM Show Moved To June In Response To Global Pandemic Realities

September 8, 2021September 8, 202126 Comments

Knobcon Number Nine Coming Sept 10-12, With COVID-19 Precautions In Place

Organizer Suit & Tie Guy has announced that they are taking special precautions this year, to align with state guidelines and to make the event as safe as possible for attendees.… Read More Knobcon Number Nine Coming Sept 10-12, With COVID-19 Precautions In Place

August 30, 202119 Comments

Nine Inch Nails Cancels All 2021 Shows Over Covid Concerns

Nine Inch Nails today announced that they have cancelled their shows for their remainder of 2021 over Covid-19 pandemic concerns.… Read More Nine Inch Nails Cancels All 2021 Shows Over Covid Concerns

August 19, 2021105 Comments

Synthplex Convention Postponed To 2022 Due To Pandemic Resurgence

Organizers of Synthplex have announced that, in the face of the resurgence of the COVID-19 virus, Synthplex 2021 has been rescheduled for 2022:… Read More Synthplex Convention Postponed To 2022 Due To Pandemic Resurgence

August 3, 2021August 3, 202124 Comments

Berlin Synth Super Store SchneidersLaden Open Again

“My beloved specialty store will now reopen again for our beloved customers after this long abstinence,” says HerrSchneider.… Read More Berlin Synth Super Store SchneidersLaden Open Again

June 18, 202121 Comments

Free Online Synth Expo, Synthesthesia 2021, Coming March 14th, 2021

Organizers of the Synth Expo have announced Synthesthesia 2021, the second edition of their online event focused on synthesizers and pedal effects.… Read More Free Online Synth Expo, Synthesthesia 2021, Coming March 14th, 2021

February 23, 2021February 23, 20211 Comment

Analog Circuits For Music Synthesis

Dr. Aaron Lanterman, a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech, has shared a series of videos from his course ECE4450: Analog Circuits for Music.… Read More Analog Circuits For Music Synthesis

February 2, 2021February 2, 20211 Comment

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