Joining an rapidly growing number of iPhone music apps is the IR-909, a software version of the classic Roland TR-909 drum machine: IR-909 is a drum machine for the iPhone inspired by the Roland TR-909. IR-909 features a 16-step sequencer, 4 patterns and 8 different drum sounds. To change the value of any property in… Read More New iPhone Drum Machine
mik300z has posted a sort of cheesetacular YouTube video, his version of Rodrigo‘s guitar concerto, played Vangelis style! The video is pure synth porn. Here’s a live video of him doing one of his originals, Far Away Cafe: Here’s what he has to say about the track: I’m using the Korg X5’s choir , Microkorg… Read More Rodrigo VS Vangelis
David at Hobnox sends word that they’ve updated their browser-based virtual studio, AudioTool: Just a quick note that we just rolled out an update of the Hobnox Audiotool. As promised the TR808 is now online, along with two new stompboxes (Compressor and Bitcrusher) and some enhanced functions. Saving is still not possible yet, we’re working… Read More AudioTool Gets Virtual TR808
Wire to the Ear‘s Oliver Chesler (The Horrorist) takes a look at D16’s Drumazon (software Roland TR-909) and Devastor (distortion unit): I’ve owned a real Roland TR-909 for many years. In fact I bought mine from Chaka Kahn! I can honestly say Drumazon is a better replacement. It’s a joy to use and you get… Read More D16’s Drumazon and Devastor
A long demo of a Roland TB-303, with the Borg modifications by Analogue Solutions. Also in the mix is a TR-808, acting as the master, with a little reverb; the 303 is 100% dry. via Matrix
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=89EF515D1A069D38 In this official Roland video, David Ahlund introduces the Roland SP-555, a new sampler with Loop Capture and Super Filter. Description: Complete with 16 velocity sensitive pads, 37 Fantom-quality effects, an exciting new LOOP CAPTURE function, beefed up internal sample memory, and total computer integration with USB MIDI/AUDIO connectivity–the new SP-555 is the perfect… Read More Roland SP-555 Sampler
This demo, by retrosound, of the Roland VP330 Vocoder Plus, highlights the sound that Vangelis popularized in his soundtrack to Blade Runner and other works. Richard Clews of SOS said this about the VP330: If you ignore the hype and look at this instrument dispassionately, you’ll see it for what it really is — a… Read More ROLAND VP330 Vocoder Plus Demo
Here are some of the posts that have been generating some interesting discussion this week. If you haven’t weighed in on them yet, check out what others are saying and then add your two cents worth! Minneapolis Hates Kraftwerk – the Minneapolis Star Tribune says that Kraftwerk‘s show there was a snoozer – “With all… Read More What People Are Talking About This Week At Synthtopia
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Probably no synth has been cloned more times, both in hardware and software, than the Roland TB303. But while excellent hardware 303 clones (FR777) have been available for years, virtual versions have never been completely satisfying. AudioRealism‘s BassLine 2 changes that. It cranks out authentic 303 sounds, using a simple interface that will be familiar… Read More Is This The Best Virtual TB303 Ever?
