Synth Jam For Moog Mother-32, DSI Pro 2 & Novation Supernova II
This video, via Seen From Space, captures a synth jam for Moog Mother-32, DSI Pro 2 & Novation Supernova II. Here’s what they have to say about it:
Inside The New Minimoog Model D
At Moogfest 2016, Moog Music reintroduced the classic Minimoog Model D. In the video above, Moog synth guru Nick Montoya shares a look inside of the new Minimoog Model D, explains some of the lengths they went to to reproduce the original’s sound, and also notes what some things that they changed to make the new Minimoog more reliable and serviceable.
The Orb At Moogfest
Faces of Moogfest 2016: The Orb performed to a huge crowd at Durham, NC’s Armory building.
Dave Smith Pro 2 Ambient Performance
Sunday Synth Jam: This video, via 100 Things I Do, captures an ambient performance on the Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 synthesizer.
Moogfest Musical Playground Features Synths In A Geodesic Dome
At Moogfest 2016, the lawn of the Aloft Hotel is home for the Musical Playground – a geodesic dome incorporating analog and digital instruments from Critter and Guitari.
The Beach Ball Synthesizer At Moogfest 2016
At Moogfest 2016, design firm IDEO has an interactive sound installation onsite, Play-Sound, aka The Beach Ball Synthesizer. The installation lets you play with sound by moving body-scaled inflatable spheres. Here’s a brief video showing the Beach Ball Synth in action:
Modular Synth Jam At The Lawrence Public Library
Earlier in the year, we reported that The Lawrence Public Library Is Getting A Monster Modular Synthesizer. Now the custom modular synth, created by Lawrence-based Free State FX, is freely available at the Lawrence Public Library, as part of their Sound + Vision studio. This video, via Jade Guitarmaker, offers a preview of the instrument and what it’s capable of.… Read More Modular Synth Jam At The Lawrence Public Library
Celldweller On The New Minimoog
This video, via producer celldweller, offers his take on the new Moog Minimoog Model D reissue. Moog has taken what it learned about 70s synth parts and manufacturing inreissuing the classic Moog Modulars, and is applying it to recreating the iconic Minimoog. They are using the same components and circuit board layout of the original Model D,… Read More Celldweller On The New Minimoog
New Autechre Album, Elseq 1-5
Autechre has released a new album, elseq 1–5, their twelfth studio release. It’s a massive 5-part release, and is currently only available in digital formats. Options include: 24-bit WAV 16-bit lossless WAV/FLAC 320 KBPS Lame Encoded MP3 Previews and details are available at the Warp Records site.
Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 vs. Oberheim OB-Xa Synthesizer Battle
This video, via RetroSound, takes a look at a variety of patches, on both a vintage Oberheim OX-Xa and a Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 synthesizer.
