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Pioneer DJ Toraiz SP-16 Live Sampling

Here’s a quick look at sampling with Pioneer’s Toraiz Sampler, using external sources.… Read More Pioneer DJ Toraiz SP-16 Live Sampling

September 27, 201616 Comments

Pioneer DJ Toraiz SP-16 Sampler Hands-On Demo

This video demonstrates the Pioneer DJ Toraiz SP-16 with a live jam, showing the workflow and different parameters of Pioneer DJ’s sampler and step sequencer.… Read More Pioneer DJ Toraiz SP-16 Sampler Hands-On Demo

September 20, 2016September 23, 201619 Comments

Qu-Bit Wave Brings Polyphonic Sample Playback To Eurorack Modular Synthesizers

The Wave is a voltage controlled, polyphonic sample player. It is designed for the simultaneous playback of four channels of audio. … Read More Qu-Bit Wave Brings Polyphonic Sample Playback To Eurorack Modular Synthesizers

August 25, 2016August 25, 20166 Comments

The Onde Magnétique Is Like A Cassette Tape Mellotron

While inspired by instruments like the Mellotron and Ondes Martenot, the OM-1 uses a standard cassette tape as its audio source, so its sound is completely up to you:… Read More The Onde Magnétique Is Like A Cassette Tape Mellotron

July 19, 2016July 19, 201613 Comments

‘My Secret Weapon Is The E-Mu SP-1200’

Redshape (Sebastian Kramer) shares his ‘secret weapon’ for making drum sounds – the E-Mu SP-1200 on the latest episode of Telekom Electronic Beats TV.

June 20, 201621 Comments

Vintage Sampler Sound Battle: E-MU Emulator II vs. Emax SE

This video, via RetroSound‘s Marko Ettlich, captures a head-to-head comparison of the E-MU Emulator II (1984) vs. E-mu Emax SE (1986).  Here’s what he has to say about the video:

June 16, 201614 Comments

Novation Blocs Wave Update Adds ‘Sections’

Novation has released another update to Blocs Wave, adding Sections for building more complex compositions. Here’s what they have to say about it: Blocs Wave now lets you build bigger ideas. Pads are grouped into sections, which can be used to create new ideas or try variations. Swipe left or right to change section in… Read More Novation Blocs Wave Update Adds ‘Sections’

June 9, 2016Leave a comment

Moog Announces ‘Global Synthesizer’, Looking For Field Recordings From Around The World

Moog Music & sound artist Yuri Suzuki have announced plans for The Global Synthesizer Project, an modular audio installation that will debut at Moogfest 2016. The installation will feature a modular synthesizer in the shape of a world map, featuring modules loaded with crowd-sourced sounds from around the world.

April 27, 2016April 27, 201620 Comments

Secrets Of The E-Mu SP-1200, With Creator Dave Rossum

At Superbooth 16, E-Mu founder Dave Rossum was representing his new company, Rossum Electro-Music. But Muso Talk’s Hans Jörg Bordin took the opportunity to talk to Rossum about the classic E-Mu SP-1200 sampler:

April 14, 2016April 14, 20169 Comments

Reader Poll: What’s The Best New Desktop Software Synth Of 2015?

Best of 2015: 2015 has been a great year for hardware synths and mobile music apps, but it’s also seen the release of many major new software synths and samplers. Here’s a round-up of some of the most interesting new software synths and virtual instruments of 2015. Check them out and then vote for the… Read More Reader Poll: What’s The Best New Desktop Software Synth Of 2015?

December 7, 201549 Comments

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