Traktor Kontrol S5 Stems-Ready 4-Channel DJ System Now Available
Native Instruments has announced the availability of Traktor Kontrol S5 – their new Stems-ready 4-channel DJ controller for Traktor.
The New Roland Boutique Synthesizers Are Really Tiny
These images, via icon.jp, clearly show how small the new Roland Boutique synthesizers are, compared to the originals that inspired them. In the above photo, the Boutique synths are photographed next to the synths that inspired them.
How To Use The Roland JD-Xi Hybrid Analog + Digital Synthesizer
In this video, Mark Watson of Roland Australia takes a look at getting started with the new Roland JD-Xi hybrid analog + digital synthesizer:
Brian Eno On The Ecology Of Culture – ‘Is Art A Luxury?’
Composer, synthesist and artist Brian Eno is featured on the BBC Music John Peel Lecture 2015, discussing his take on the ecology of culture.
An Update On The Modal Electronics 002 & 008 Synthesizers
This video, via sonicstate, captures a discussion with the Modal Electronics team about their Modal 002 synthesizer and Modal 008 monster synthesizer.
iRig Keys Controllers Now Compatible With Mac, Windows, iOS & Android Devices
IK Multimedia has announced that its iRig Keys controllers are now cross-platform compatible. Both the iRig Keys and mobile full-size keyboard iRig Keys PRO controllers will now ship with a Micro-USB to OTG cable for Android devices and Lightning and USB cables.
Moog Intros Eurorack Modular Synth Case & Rack Stands
Moog Music yesterday made the official introduction of the Mother 32 semi-modular analog synthesizer. But they also quietly introduced several new products that will be of interest to Eurorack synth users.
Artiphon Instrument 1 Now Available To Pre-Order
Artiphon has announced that the Instrument 1 – a new expressive MIDI controller – is now available for pre-order. Here’s a video overview of the Instrument 1, from Artiphon founder Mike Butera:
Free Music From Richard Devine – ‘Ascension’
This video, via composer & sound designer Richard Devine, captures a new modular synth performance, Ascension. He’s also released it as a free download, via Dropbox (.zip of an .mp3 file).
Moog Mother 32 Synthesizer Overview Video
At Knobcon 2015, we got a sneak preview of the new Moog Mother 32 from Moog Product Development Specialist Steve Dunnington. Dunnington gave us a detailed overview of the new Mother 32, including details on the new synthesizer’s architecture, physical and electrical compatibility with Eurorack gear and their rack-mounting system.
