Ambient Session With Moog, Virus TI, V-Synth
Sunday Synth Jam: This video, via Martin Stürtzer/Phelios, captures a live studio ambient session.
An Introduction To Modular Synthesizers
This series of videos features Roger Arrick offering an introduction to modular synthesis.
40 Years Of Women In Electronic Music
Avant-garde and outsider arts site UbuWeb has shared a 40+ year audio retrospective of women in electronic music. Women In Electronic Music 1938-1982, originally broadcast on April 1, 2010, features the work of Clara Rockmore, Bebe & Louis Barron, Daphne Oram, Delia Derbyshire, Pauline Oliveros, Laurie Spiegel, Eliane Radigue (above), Suzanne Ciani and many others.
How MIDI Controllers Are Made
This video, via SoundForce, takes a behind-the-scenes look at how MIDI controllers are made – in this case, the SFC-60 controller.
IK Multimedia Intros Free Editor For iRig Pads
IK Multimedia has released iRig Pads Editor for Mac/PC, as a free download for all current iRig Pads owners. iRig Pads Editor is a companion application for the iRig Pads MIDI controller that lets you completely edit and customize how the MIDI mappings for each control on the device.
Glitchmachines Intros ‘Savage’ Subvert Distortion Processor
Glitchmachines has introduced Subvert for Mac & Winkdows – a ‘savage’ 3-Channel distortion processor, designed to facilitate the decimation of the frequency spectrum. Based around 5 effects; multimode distortion, FM ring modulator, digitizer, metalizer and multimode filter, Subvert generates anything from subtle harmonics to ‘relentlessly brutal distortions’. Driving its core are 2 envelope followers and… Read More Glitchmachines Intros ‘Savage’ Subvert Distortion Processor
Embertone Releases ‘Next Generation’ Fischer Viola
Virtual instrument-maker Embertone has released Fischer Viola, an advanced virtual solo viola for Kontakt 5 Player. Embertone developer Alex Davis says that Fischer Viola represents a “major leap forward”, in terms of musicality and technology. Does it live up to that promise? Check out these official audio demos and decide for yourself:
Sequential Prophet 6 Audio Tour
This video, via PlugInGuru, is an audio tour of the new Dave Smith Instruments Sequential Prophet 6 analog synthesizer. The Prophet 6 is Dave Smith’s tribute to the poly synth that started it all—the Sequential Prophet-5. But it’s not simply a reissue of a classic. Rather, as Dave puts it, “It’s the result of our effort… Read More Sequential Prophet 6 Audio Tour
Novation MoroderNova Synthesizer Inspired By Giorgio Moroder
Novation today made it official: the custom synth featured in Giorgio Moroder’s latest video is the limited edition MoroderNova. The Novation MoroderNova, above, is a new version of the MiniNova that is pre-loaded with synth patches inspired by the work of Giorgio Moroder and featuring Moroder-inspired styling.
TC-Helicon Announces New Mobile Music Specialty Store + 20% Off Sale
TC-Helicon let us know that they have launched a new online store, catering to people making music with mobile devices. They are also offering Synthtopia readers 20% off all orders in the month of May as an incentive to check it out. By using the code “SYNTHTOPIA20” at checkout, you can get the 20% discount on your order. Here’s what… Read More TC-Helicon Announces New Mobile Music Specialty Store + 20% Off Sale
