An Intro To The tELHARMONIC Noise Algorithm
This video introduces the single voice Noise Algorithm, N-OUT, on the Make Noise tELHARMONIC.
Why Piano Tuning Is So Complicated
This video, via MinutePhysics, takes a quick look at why tuning a piano is so complicated – and summarizes the tuning compromises that are inherent in equal-tempered tuning.
Drum Synthesis With The Roland Aira Modular Effects
This video, via Voltage Control Lab, takes a look at building and triggering drum sounds inside the Roland Aira Modular FX Scooper module, using the Aira Customizer App.
Knobcon 4 Photo Gallery – Highlights Of The Largest Synthesizer Convention Ever
Knobcon 4, described as the largest synthesizer convention in the world, was held earlier this month, Sept 11-13, in Itasca, Illinois. According to organizer Eric Williamson (aka Suit & Tie Guy), Knobcon 4 was the largest synth convention ever – attracting close to 500 people, from 6 countries. The event was packed with activities, including:… Read More Knobcon 4 Photo Gallery – Highlights Of The Largest Synthesizer Convention Ever
New Module Promises To Put Dirt In Your Modular Synth
The ERD modular eurorack series promises to put dirt in your modular synth. Not ‘sonic dirt’ – literal dirt. According to the developer, they aim ‘to infect and contaminate the world of Eurorack with a radical, new artistic sensibility.’
Free Yamaha DX-7 Sound Library
Yamaha Synthesizers Europe has released DX-7 Blaze – a sound library based on the Yamaha DX-7 – as a free download. Here’s what they have to say about the free sound library: Depeche Mode, Underworld, Brian Eno, Phil Collins, Front 242, Queen, Beastie Boys, Herbie Hancock & many more adored their DX7 keyboards. And now it’s… Read More Free Yamaha DX-7 Sound Library
Fyrd Instruments SQR Analog + MIDI Sequencer
Fyrd Instruments today shared a new preview of their SQR sequencer – a 4-channel desktop sequencer that you can use with MIDI or modular rigs:
Should The LinnStrument Double As A Computer Keyboard?
In this video, programmer and MPE guru Geert Bevin demonstrates a new mode that he’s developed for the Roger Linn LinnStrument that lets it double as a typing keyboard.
Audio Damage Intros Neuron FM Drum Synth Voice For Eurorack Modulars
Audio Damage‘s Chris Randall has announced a new FM drum synth voice module for Eurorack systems, the Neuron. Randall notes: Unlike a traditional FM voice, this isn’t a pair of sine waves. The modulator is a sine, but the carrier is a single-cycle sample from a 909 kick drum’s oscillator, taken direct from the board… Read More Audio Damage Intros Neuron FM Drum Synth Voice For Eurorack Modulars
Roland System-500 Eurorack Modules (Sneak Preview)
This video, via Craig Anthony Perkins, captures a presentation of the final production prototypes of the Roland System-500 Eurorack analog modules, made by Malekko Heavy Industry in Portland Oregon. The presentation is by the creator himself, Joshua Holly of Malekko.
