Hands-On With The Bastl Instruments Modular
This video, via Andreas Schneider, captures a hands-on demo of the Bastl Instruments modular synthesizer.
Elektron Overbridge Overview
In this video, via Nova Musik, Elektron’s Devon Hughes demos the highly anticipated Overbridge, which is now in public beta.
Synthesizers.com Intros New Ribbon Controller
Synthesizers.com’s Roger Arrick has introduced a new ribbon controller for MU modular synthesizers, the Q182-RP20 Ribbon and Pressure Controller.
Tangerine Dream Thief Soundtrack Getting Vinyl Reissue
The iconic Tangerine Dream soundtrack for Thief, Michael Mann’s directorial debut in 1981, is getting reissued on vinyl through Audio Fidelity.
Roland System-1m Hands-On Demo, With Dr. Richard Boulanger
Roland has released a series of videos, embedded below, that feature Dr Richard Boulanger, Professor of Electronic Production and Design at the Berklee College of Music, giving an in-depth demo of the new System-1m Eurorack synth module:
Hands-On With The Meeblip Synthesizer
Peter Kirn recently visited synth über-store SchneidersBuero Berlin to give a demo of the Meeblip Anode, an inexpensive open-hardware hybrid synthesizer. The video below features Kirn introducing the Anode, with help from owner Andreas Schneider:
Arturia Beatstep Pro Hands-On Demo
At the 2015 NAMM Show, Arturia introduced the BeatStep Pro — a flagship MIDI controller and step sequencer that they call ‘a sequencing powerhouse’. The BeatStep Pro has been designed to let you work with MIDI, USB, CV/Gate, or DIN Sync-equipped gear. Here’s a hand-on overview of the new Beatstep Pro:
An Interview With Ambient Artist Robert Rich
The latest episode of the Echoes podcast features an interview by John Dilberto with synthesist Robert Rich:
The Chemical Brothers Studio Will Make You Drool
The Chemical Brothers, Ed Simons and Tom Rowlands in the photo above, have a new album on the way, Born in the Echoes. They are featured in a new interview at The Guardian, in which they share their thoughts on 20+ years of partnership, the new album and what it’s like to work in their… Read More The Chemical Brothers Studio Will Make You Drool
GarageBand 10.1 Lets You Share Directly To Apple Music Connect
Apple has released an update to GarageBand, version 10.1, that adds new virtual drummers, 100+ new synth presets, the ability to share tracks directly to Apple Music Connect and more.
