2016 Summer NAMM Show: Dave Smith Instruments today announced a desktop module version of their OB-6 six-voice analog synthesizer. The module has the same controls as the keyboard version, and DSI says that the OB-6 module is exactly the same internally as the keyboard version — the same VCOs, VCFs, and VCAs and the same Oberheim poly sound.… Read More Dave Smith Instruments Intros OB-6 Desktop Module
Scanner (Robin Rimbaud) shared this video, The Phonogene Sisters, “In anticipation of a special release of a radical remix album of his album with Anni Hogan, Scanni.”
Bastl Instruments recently introduced the Bitranger – a handheld, patchable analog logic computer designed for sound – at Moogfest 2016. This video, via The Tuesday Night Machines, offers 10 tips for using the Bitranger.
This set of videos, via Perfect Circuit Audio, offers another look at the new Make Noise 0-Coast synthesizer.
Dave Smith Instruments today shared this image of a couple of visitors – musicians Dontae Winslow & Daniel Jones. Look closely on their left, though, you’ll also see an unannounced Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 Desktop synthesizer.
Nektar Technology, creators of Panorama and Impact LX controller lines today announced a significant update to their Nektar DAW Integration for Reason. This update makes all Panorama and Impact products compatible with Reason 9 and also offers a substantial expansion of Rack Extension mapping. Here are the details on the update:
Developer Ícaro Ferre has updated CV Toolkit – an application that lets you use your Mac or PC to control your modular synthesizer – to version 2.5. “My goal for this new update was to make it as awesome as it could be,” notes Ferre, “in terms of functionality (total recall via Layouts), usability (OSC control, custom titles), design… Read More CV Toolkit 2.5 Updated With Improved Usability, Acessibility & More
Composer Drew Neumann (Æon Flux, The Wild Thornberrys) shared this video for his composition Aliens In The Amazon, which showcases the Tom Oberheim Two Voice Pro. Here’s what Neumann has to say about the track:
Propellerhead Software announced today that the updated Reason 9 software is now available for purchase. First introduced a month ago, the latest version of the music production software builds on the Reason platform by introducing new devices, sounds, and creative tools.
At Superbooth 16, we talked with synth designer Jörg Schaaf of Radikal Technologies, who introduced his new RT-451 Dual Multimode Filter. In this new video, Schaaf demonstrates the sonic capabilities of the RT-451, with a studio recording of the filter, processing a Spectralis II groove.
