Bastl Instruments GrandPa Module Updated
Bastl Instruments has released an update to its grandPA Eurorack module. Here’s what’s new in grandPa 1.1:
New Dutch Synthesizer Boutique, River Creative Technology
Founder Rutger Vlek let us know about River Creative Technologies, a new ‘Dutch synthesizer boutique’ manufacturer that has introduced a new line of Eurorack modules. The “Crux” dual voltage controlled amplifier with discrete OTA core, and the “Nucleus” voltage controlled filter with discrete OTA core. Both modules are available now, both ready-made or as DIY dits.
u-he Intros Free ‘Experimental Reverb’, Protoverb
u-he has released Protoverb – an ‘experimental reverb’, based on the idea of a “room simulator”. Most algorithmic reverbs try to avoid resonances or model the reflections of sound from a rooms walls. Protoverb does the opposite. It builds up as many room resonances as possible, modeling the body of air in the room. It therefore… Read More u-he Intros Free ‘Experimental Reverb’, Protoverb
Silent Night For iPad + Animoog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9f-3q4EcZc This video, via Crème Douche, captures an all-Animoog arrangement of Silent Night.
Ethervox Meets Continuum
Sunday Synth Jam: This pair of videos captures composer Edmund Eagen performing with an Ethervox theremin, controlled by the Haken Continuum keyboard.
Aphex Twin – Come To Daddy Live Cover
Sunday Synth Jam: This video captures a live cover of Aphex Twin’s Come To Daddy, performed live by Man On The Living Road in Bogotá, Colombia
A Performance For Keyboards, Modular Synthesizer & Spoken Word
Sunday Synth Jam: This video, via synthesist and sound designer Alba Ecstasy, captures a performance for keyboards, modular synthesizer and spoken word. Here’s what he has to say about it:
Christmas Shredding
Sunday Synth Jam: Jordan Rudess shared his take on the Vince Guaraldi classic Christmas Time is Here.
Dave Smith & John Chowning Introduce FM Synthesis On The Prophet 12
Dave Smith Instruments has released a new operating system for the Prophet 12 that adds a number of user-requested features, including: Linear frequency modulation for classic FM synthesis Support for up to 16 alternate tunings (a set of 16 popular tunings is included) Assignable voice-stacking in Union mode MIDI note output for the arpeggiator New modulation… Read More Dave Smith & John Chowning Introduce FM Synthesis On The Prophet 12
Carol Of The Bells, Remixed
Synthtopia reader, Jon Stubbs (aka “stub”) shared this remix of Carol of the Bells. He notes that the melody of Carol of the Bells was preserved, but arranged as 12/8, vs 3/4. He also offset the melody against the new parts by a note.
