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Using AI To Make Patches For The Yamaha CS-80 Synthesizer

Here’s a look at using AI to make patches for the Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer.… Read More Using AI To Make Patches For The Yamaha CS-80 Synthesizer

October 12, 20269 Comments

How To Recreate The Classic ’70s String Synth Ensemble Sound On The Korg multi/poly Synthesizer

Here’s a look at recreating the sound of classic ’70s string synths with the Korg multi/poly synthesizer. … Read More How To Recreate The Classic ’70s String Synth Ensemble Sound On The Korg multi/poly Synthesizer

July 23, 2026July 22, 20268 Comments

One Weird Trick Turns This Drum Module Into Four Modules

Jasmine & Olive Trees’ Doppler is a 6HP Eurorack module that processes external audio into percussion sounds using pitch sweeps, harmonic FM, pitch-shifted taps, and an independently generated noise… Read More One Weird Trick Turns This Drum Module Into Four Modules

July 21, 2026July 22, 20262 Comments

How Eraserhead Changed Sound Design

While the film never reached a large audience, it nevertheless has had a profound influence on cinema, game design, and music. … Read More How Eraserhead Changed Sound Design

February 27, 2026March 1, 20261 Comment

Recreating The Iconic Sounds Of Vangelis On The Yamaha CS-80

In his latest video, synthesist Andy Whitmore takes a look at recreating some of the most iconic sounds of Vangelis, using a Yamaha CS-80 and modern effects. … Read More Recreating The Iconic Sounds Of Vangelis On The Yamaha CS-80

November 20, 20259 Comments

sonicLAB Fundamental 4 Combines Old-School Synthesis Tools With AI Patching Capabilities

sonicLAB has introduced Fundamental 4, a major update to its sound synthesis application based on early electronic music tools.… Read More sonicLAB Fundamental 4 Combines Old-School Synthesis Tools With AI Patching Capabilities

September 19, 202517 Comments

Shut Up & Play: Sounds Of The Behringer UB-XA Synthesizer

The library is compatible with both the UB-Xa keyboard and UB-Xa D desktop synthesizers. … Read More Shut Up & Play: Sounds Of The Behringer UB-XA Synthesizer

September 1, 20254 Comments

How To Make A Horror Sound Design Noise Box

It’s based around a piezo contact microphone and a box, and demonstrates how basically any old junk – springs, wires, bits of metal – can be used to create interesting sound effects.… Read More How To Make A Horror Sound Design Noise Box

June 30, 20254 Comments

How To Patch A Classic Funk Lead On The ARP 2600

Here’s an in-depth look at how to recreate the classic funk lead from Roy Ayers’ classic track, ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’.… Read More How To Patch A Classic Funk Lead On The ARP 2600

February 25, 20258 Comments

Free Sound Library For The Korg modWave Synthesizer

Podcaster and sound designer Ian Dixon has released another in his series of free sound libraries for the Korg modWave synthesizer, ‘The Organ Collection’.… Read More Free Sound Library For The Korg modWave Synthesizer

January 10, 2025January 10, 20251 Comment

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