Audio Damage Intros Kompressor Eurorack Compressor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5WAHmkUtOs In this video, Audio Damage’s Chris Randall previews Kompressor – a DSP-based buss compressor for the Eurorack format. Kompressor offers two operating modes: true stereo; and mono with sidechain. Kompressor brings code from their plug-in products to the realm of hardware and Randall says it is ‘equally at home taming your master outputs or drum mix, or sidechain-pumping… Read More Audio Damage Intros Kompressor Eurorack Compressor

September 8, 2015Leave a comment

Casio PT-80 Vintage Gear Review

This video, via 8-Bit Keys, is a review of the vintage Casio PT-80 mini synthesizer.

September 8, 2015September 8, 201519 Comments

How To Make Rave Music Live

This video, via Paolo Di Nicolantonio of SynthMania, takes a nostalgiac look back at how rave music was played live in the 90s. Here’s what Nicolantonio has to say about the video: “I felt nostalgic tonight and fired up the trusty old W-30….’ says Nicolantonio. “For the younger viewers, here’s a breakdown of how a typical Techno / Rave… Read More How To Make Rave Music Live

September 7, 2015September 7, 20159 Comments

The Wersi CX1 Wersimatic Analog Groove Box

This video, via AnalogAudio1, demonstrates the sound of the Wersi CX1 Wersimatic – a rare vintage (1982( analog groove box.

September 7, 201512 Comments

The 25 Best Synthpop Tracks Ever

When we asked Synthtopia readers what songs are the best synthpop tracks ever, you responded with an amazing number of comments. We appreciated the feedback – we just can’t get enough – but we thought readers might also be interested in a list of the best synthpop songs of all time. Here are the The 25… Read More The 25 Best Synthpop Tracks Ever

September 7, 201570 Comments

Free Sample Library Features Percussive Camera Sounds

Simeon Smith has released a new free sample pack, More Cameras, featuring percussive samples taken from cameras. The library features samples made with these cameras: A Lomography La Sardina (8 Ball edition). A Lomokino 35mm manual video camera. A FED 3 rangefinder with an Industar N-61 L/D lens. A Zorki C rangefinder with an Industar 22… Read More Free Sample Library Features Percussive Camera Sounds

September 7, 2015September 7, 20155 Comments

How To Use LinnStrument’s Channel Per Note Capabilities With Cubase

Developer Geert Bevin (Moog Music) shared this video tutorial, which looks at using LinnStrument’s ‘ChannelPerNote‘ feature works and how it can be used with Cubase to play VST 2 synths that support it.

September 7, 2015September 7, 20157 Comments

Supermoon Preparation – An Ambient Eurorack Modular Performance

Sunday Synth Jam: This performance, Supermoon Preparation by Bryan Noll, explores the dreamy, sensual side of Eurorack modular synthesizers.

September 6, 201514 Comments

Robert Rich – Improvisation On The Moog Modular System 55 Synthesizer

Sunday Synth Jam: In this video, ambient musician and composer Robert Rich pays a visit to the Moog Music sound lab and explores the sound design possibilities of the Modular System 55. Robert Rich is known for creating immersive soundscapes, and has more than four dozen releases to his name. This modular sound improvisation ‘evokes the… Read More Robert Rich – Improvisation On The Moog Modular System 55 Synthesizer

September 6, 2015September 6, 20157 Comments

How To Mod An Arturia MiniBrute Into A MiniBrute SE, Void Your Warranty & Play Pink Floyd’s “On The Run”

This video, by Diego Pinzón of Man On The Living Road, demonstrates how to mod an Arturia MiniBrute into a MiniBrute SE.

September 6, 2015September 6, 20158 Comments