ROLI Debuts Seaboard RISE Expressive MIDI Controller

Advanced MIDI controller creator ROLI today announced the new Seaboard RISE, their most affordable expressive MIDI keyboard controller yet. Like the Seaboard GRAND, the Seaboard RISE reimagines the keyboard as a pressure-sensitive, continuous surface that responds to even the subtlest gestures. This lets you change the sound of each note in three dimensions, with left/right, up/down, and in/out movements of… Read More ROLI Debuts Seaboard RISE Expressive MIDI Controller

September 9, 2015September 9, 201533 Comments

Apple Intros iPad Pro With Performance Faster Than 80% Of Mobile PCs

Apple today introduced the iPad Pro – a new iOS tablet, designed for power users. The iPad Pro offers CPU and graphic performance comparable to mobile PCs and a 12.9″ screen – which will allow for more powerful mobile music apps. “The iPad Pro is far and away the fastest iOS device we have ever made… Read More Apple Intros iPad Pro With Performance Faster Than 80% Of Mobile PCs

September 9, 2015September 9, 201582 Comments

Native Instruments Reaktor 6 Lives!

Native instruments today released the long-awaited Reaktor 6, the latest version of its software modular synthesizer. The update features Blocks – Eurorack-style virtual modules; new power developer features, an updated user interface; a lower price and more.

September 9, 2015September 9, 201543 Comments

Free Voice Synthesis Plugin, Alter/Ego

Plogue has released Alter/Ego a free vocal synthesis plugin, for Mac & Windows, that is tailored for musical needs. To use, type in your lyrics, and then play on your MIDI keyboard. It’s a true synthesizer, the sound can be extensively modified for easy and expressive performances. Daisy is the first voice bank available and is free. Additional… Read More Free Voice Synthesis Plugin, Alter/Ego

September 9, 201521 Comments

Electro-Harmonix Intros KEY9 Electric Piano Machine

Electro-Harmonix has introduced the KEY9 Electric Piano Machine – an effects pedal that emulates classic electric pianos.

September 9, 201512 Comments

Synthesist Robert Rich To Headline B-Wave Festival

Organizers contacted us to let us know that the third edition of the B-Wave Festival in Belgium will take place on November 14th. The festival is described as ‘the only Belgian festival that supports Ambient, Space, Drones and Chillout music.’ It is an indoor festival with two stages, one in the theatre hall and one in… Read More Synthesist Robert Rich To Headline B-Wave Festival

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Synthesis Technology Debuts Two New Euro Modules At Knobcon

Synthesis Technology has announced that it will be introducing two new modules at KnobCon – a synth convention being held in Chicago this weekend (September 11-12, 2015). The E950 Circuit Bent VCO is a 10hp DSP-based VCO that combines the “smooth morphing” of the E350 Morphing Terrarium with fully licensed “Speak & Spell” technology from Texas Instruments. The… Read More Synthesis Technology Debuts Two New Euro Modules At Knobcon

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Electro Faustus Blackfly Perfect For Doom Drone Noise Death Ambient

This video demos the Electro Faustus Blackfly – a spring activated instrument that delivers a wide spectrum of sonic textures.

September 8, 2015September 8, 201511 Comments

Rubycon Update Adds External MIDI Control

Developer Roger Mann has updated Rubycon – a software step sequencer for iPad – adding external MIDI control and more.

September 8, 201513 Comments

Sinevibes Intros Hologram Spectral Audio Resynthesizer

Sinevibes has introduced Hologram, a creative effect processor that resynthesizes sound in real time. Hologram splits the input signal into multiple frequency bands, analyzes each band’s dynamics, and then recreates the signal’s spectrum with an array of sine oscillators. The result is a wide variety of pleasantly smooth synthetic tones whose spectral and dynamic characteristics are controlled by the… Read More Sinevibes Intros Hologram Spectral Audio Resynthesizer

September 8, 20156 Comments