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Blue Monday, And The Bizarre History Of That Awesomely Weird Choir Sound

A rat’s nest of generation loss gives the iconic choir sound the artifacts of most of the audio recording formats of the 20th century. … Read More Blue Monday, And The Bizarre History Of That Awesomely Weird Choir Sound

January 17, 2022January 22, 202210 Comments

Panoptigon Sample Playback Instrument Now Available

The Panoptigon – a modern take on the Optigan and Vako Orchestron optical sample playback instruments of the 1970’s – is now available.… Read More Panoptigon Sample Playback Instrument Now Available

June 7, 2019June 7, 201913 Comments

Psylotron Mellotron M400 Hybrid Replica

More than a demo, the video is a psychedelic celebration of the Mellotron, featuring a medley of six songs that feature the strange instrument’s iconic sound.… Read More Psylotron Mellotron M400 Hybrid Replica

January 31, 20193 Comments

Erica Synths Intros Sample Drum Eurorack Module

Sample Drum is 14HP eurorack sample player/sampler module. It offers two identical parts and allows you to play back, record and slice up samples or loops directly in your modular system.… Read More Erica Synths Intros Sample Drum Eurorack Module

January 24, 2019January 24, 20191 Comment

‘Lost’ Optigan Demos Offer A Vintage Intro To The Unusual Keyboard

These recording are previously unreleased demos, having languished on the original studio master tapes for 45 years.… Read More ‘Lost’ Optigan Demos Offer A Vintage Intro To The Unusual Keyboard

March 23, 2017March 23, 20174 Comments

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