New Kontrol Surface KS-1974 Multitouch MIDI Controller

Smithson Martin, creators of the Emulator touchscreen DJ controller, have introduced the Kontrol Surface KS-1974 multitouch midi controller. The KS-1974 works with any computer, adding a 22 inch touchscreen surface with 4 simultaneous touch points. Emulator for Traktor and Emulator Modular come bundled with the KS-1974. Emulator Modular includes a complete set of objects, so you can… Read More New Kontrol Surface KS-1974 Multitouch MIDI Controller

November 26, 20118 Comments

‘Lunar Park Interpolated’ – A Live Synth Jam Head Trip

NightBirds Electronic present : “Lunar Park Interpolated” (OFFICIAL VIDEO) was uploaded by: NightBirds31
Duration: 488
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November 20, 20111 Comment

Is This The Ultimate Synth Cave?

Saturday Synth Porn: After seeing these photos of Michel van Osenbruggen‘s Apollo Studios, the Synthtopia synth lab suddenly looks inadequate. Check out this underground orgy of synth power: You can get preview Osenbruggen’s latest album, and hear what he does in the ultimate synth cave, at the Synth.nl site.

November 19, 201137 Comments

The Buchla 200e Modular Synthesizer (Unboxing Video)

Saturday Synth Porn: A little unboxing action, via batchas – the sights and sounds of a new Buchla 200e modular synthesizer. “I was very impatient to turn it on!” notes batchas.

November 19, 20112 Comments

Walter Sear’s Moog Modular Synthesizer

Walter Sear’s Moog Modular was uploaded by: AutomaticGainsay
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November 19, 2011Leave a comment

2011 Moogfest Voyager Signed by Eno, Moby, Chromeo & More

The Bob Moog Foundation is giving giving away a Moog Minimoog Voyager, signed by over 20 Moogfest 2011 artists including Moby, Chromeo, Brian Eno, Edgar Froese, Terry Riley, STS9, Beak, TV on the Radio, Ghostland Observatory, Passion Pit, Holy F@*k, Suicide and more. It’s part of a project the Foundation is running to raise money… Read More 2011 Moogfest Voyager Signed by Eno, Moby, Chromeo & More

November 14, 2011November 14, 20113 Comments

Ms Farfisa In The Park

Saturday Synth Porn: This image, Ms Farfisa In The Park by softestthing, makes spending some time with your keyboards outside look completely blissful. via the Synthtopia Group on Flickr

November 12, 2011Leave a comment

Open Mic: What’s Your Favorite Piece Of Gear?

Open Mic: What’s your favorite piece of electronic music making gear? If you had to sell your gear to pay the bills, what would be the last thing to go? Maybe your favorite gear is the first real synth you got. Or maybe your favorite piece of gear is something you had to wait and save… Read More Open Mic: What’s Your Favorite Piece Of Gear?

November 6, 2011November 8, 201169 Comments

Rob Papen At Synth.nl Studio

Synthesist Michel van Osenbruggen (Synth.nl) sent word about a recent visit from sound designer Rob Papen to van Osenbruggen’s Apollo studio. Papen is working on an upcoming book and DVD on sound design and synths and visited Apollo studio – which has a fantastic collection of classic and modern synth gear – to film segments. This… Read More Rob Papen At Synth.nl Studio

November 6, 2011November 6, 20116 Comments

The StringStation 40 Stringed Controller Instrument

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November 5, 20113 Comments