How They Roll: Roger Linn, Dave Smith & Tom Oberheim
In this video, via Roger Linn Design, electronic music instrument designers Roger Linn, Dave Smith & Tom Oberheim share their experience, flying in style as special guests of Sweetwater.
Korg Synth Guru Tatsuya Takahashi On The Design Of The New ARP Odyssey
In this video, Tatsuya Takahashi, KORG’s Manager and Chief Engineer of Analog Synth Development, offers his take on the new ARP Odyssey reissue.
Moog Releases Another Animoog Update
After a long period of slow development on Animoog, Moog Music is following a major performance release in May with another update. Here’s what’s new in Animoog version 2.2.5:
Roger Linn, Dave Smith & Tom Oberheim On The Past, Present & Future Of Electronic Music Technology
At GearFest 2015, Sweetwater’s Mitch Gallagher hosted a panel discussion, featuring three pioneers of electronic instrument design:
This Is What Switched On Bach Looks Like Under An Electron Microscope
This video, via Applied Science, takes a look at what vinyl LP grooves look like under an electron microscope.
Audiomodern Releases Sync 2, Polyrhythmic Sampler Instrument
Audiomodern has released Sync 2, a loop-based sampler instrument for Native Instruments’ Kontakt.* SYNC 2 focuses on “futuristic sounding” electronic and glitch drum groove construction kits that blend IDM, Breaks, Organic, Ambient, Glitch, Trip-hop, Minimal, and “Futuristic” Electronica, among others.
Elka Synthex Reissue Campaign Fails To Meet Goal
The IndieGoGo campaign to produce a reissue of the classic Elka Synthex synthesizer has failed to meet is $414,000 goal, despite the high-profile backing of Jean-Michel Jarre. Organizers note that “We’re saddened that we did not reach the funding target. This unfortunately means that Elka Synthex will not be coming back.” They add that all… Read More Elka Synthex Reissue Campaign Fails To Meet Goal
Moog ‘Category 5’ Series: Matt Sharp of The Rentals
In the latest installment of Moog Music’s Category 5 interview series, Matt Sharp talks about the people and instruments (hint: they’re synthesizers) that have inspired his band, The Rentals.
Animoog For iPhone Gets Major Performance Upgrade
Moog Music today released an update to Animoog for iPhone, its Anisotropic software synthesizer. The update improves support for iOS 8, 64-bit devices, improves Audiobus support, delivers a long list of bug fixes and more. Here’s what’s new in Animoog for iPhone:
Novalia Making Printed Paper MIDI Controllers A Reality
UK interactive print specialists Novalia have released previews for new MIDI controllers that are made of printed paper. Printed MIDI is a combination of printed capacitive touch, MIDI processing and Bluetooth Smart. Printed MIDI can potentially turn any surface into a MIDI controller, whether the surface is flat or curved. In the video above, Printed… Read More Novalia Making Printed Paper MIDI Controllers A Reality
