Eurorack Filters Compared
This video, part of Future Music Magazine‘s Modular Monthly series, compares a selection of Eurorack filters that are clones of, or inspired by, classic synth filters.
Roland Boutique Epic Ambient Synth Jam
Sunday Synth Jam: This video, via Swedish synthesist Jouni Ollila (ollilaboratories), captures a live performance that explores the capabilities of the new Boutique synth modules. Here’s what he has to say about the setup:
Pioneer Turns $799 RMX-1000 Into An iPad App
Pioneer has introduced RMX-1000 for iPad – a tactile app that lets you add high-quality FX via Audiobus and Inter-App Audio. Originally launched in 2012, the hardware RMX-1000 is a popular effector that can be used in the studio and for DJ performances. The RMX-1000 app emulates the hardware to deliver touchscreen control of Scene FX, Isolate FX, X-PAD FX and… Read More Pioneer Turns $799 RMX-1000 Into An iPad App
The Kinetik Laboratories Protean Motion Texture Source
This video, via Kinetik Laboratories, previews their Protean Motion Texture Source – a compact device that incorporates three independent sound generators for the production of a wide variety of sonic environments.
The Unexpected Beauty Of Everyday Sounds
This TED talk features Ethiopian-American singer-songwriter Meklit Hadero discussing how she gets inspiration from the soundscape of everyday sounds.
Roland Boutique JU-06 Synthesizer Review – Nostalgia + Technology + Convenience
The recently-introduced Roland Boutique synthesizer line has been one of the most discussed and debated synth introductions of 2015. A lot of people don’t know what to make of them yet. The Boutique synths are surprisingly tiny, but they offer easy-to-understand ‘knob-per-function’ interfaces and promise to deliver accurate emulations of three vintage Roland synths. This review, by… Read More Roland Boutique JU-06 Synthesizer Review – Nostalgia + Technology + Convenience
Reactable Live! S6 Now Available
Reactable Systems has introduced Reactable Live! S6, the latest version of their tangible music control system. Here’s the official video intro:
Alessandro Cortini’s Forse Trilogy Now Available As Limited Edition Colored Vinyl Pressings
Important Records has announced that Alessandro Cortini’s Forse trilogy is now available in limited edition colored vinyl. Alessandro Cortini (Nine Inch Nails/How To Destroy Angels) composed the Forse series using a Buchla Music Easel. Forse, meaning “maybe” In Italian, is a series of 3 double LP releases Cortini recorded for Important to release in 2013. “All… Read More Alessandro Cortini’s Forse Trilogy Now Available As Limited Edition Colored Vinyl Pressings
Sneak Preview – Arturia iSEM Running As An Audio Unit On The iPad
Developers Tempo Rubato, who handled the porting of Arturia SEM V to iOS, shared this sneak preview of iSEM running as an Audio Unit in GarageBand on an iPad Pro.
Free Music Friday: Aphex Twin Goes Chicago House
https://soundcloud.com/user18081971/iwanttobewithyouafx-editionala-sideedwrdget-dwn-crosby88-street-side-boyzprodmaster-cj Free Music Friday: Richard D. James (Aphex Twin) shared this take on a 1988 Chicago house track, the Street-Side-Boyz’s I Wanna Be With You.
