Does It Matter What Your Music Sounds Like? Maybe Not, According To The Most Depressing Scientific Research Ever

Does it matter what your music sounds like? Maybe not. According to new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, the way you look when you perform may be more important than the way you sound. Researcher Chia-Jung Tsay reports that “People consistently report that sound is… Read More Does It Matter What Your Music Sounds Like? Maybe Not, According To The Most Depressing Scientific Research Ever

August 20, 201364 Comments

Fyrd Instruments Intros MTRX-8 MIDI Controller

Fyrd Instruments has introduced its second MIDI controller, the MTRX-8. Key Features: 8-step sequencer Hardware MIDI In/Out 14 buttons 1 high-resolution optical encoder USB port LCD display 5-part drum sequencer Premapped for the MeeBlip, the Shruthi, the Volca’s (Beat/Bass/Keys) and the DSI Mopho Up to 12 preset slots (4 x step-sequencer, 4 x drum sequencer, 4… Read More Fyrd Instruments Intros MTRX-8 MIDI Controller

August 20, 2013August 21, 20136 Comments

Sneak Preview – The Mini x0xb0x TB-303 Clone

Here’s a quick sneak preview of the Open Music Labs Mini x0xb0x. Details on the Mini x0xb0x are to come.

August 20, 2013August 20, 201312 Comments

Focusrite Releases Tape For iPad App

Focusrite Tape is an iPad recording solution with 2-track recording, instant mastering, customizable tape artwork and social media connectivity. Synthtopia talked about this iOS app earlier this summer as a tool to use with Focusrite’s iTrack Studio; the Tape for iPad app has now been released and is available for free in the App Store. Users… Read More Focusrite Releases Tape For iPad App

August 19, 2013August 19, 201315 Comments

New Vako Orchestron Disc – Brass Ensemble

New 2013 Vako Orchestron Disc – BRASS ENSEMBLE was uploaded by: optigandotcom
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August 19, 2013August 18, 2013Leave a comment

NDVR Note Master Keyboard Update

Designer Simon Kemper let us know about some updates to the design of the NDVR Note master keyboard, based on feedback, here and elsewhere: There is now a Note 61. Featuring a FATAR TP/8SK keybed. All devices are now equipped with a hardware MIDI jack. All devices feature standard footpedal jacks. Hardware user elements are… Read More NDVR Note Master Keyboard Update

August 19, 2013August 18, 20139 Comments

Free Software Synthesizer For Windows – Firebird 2

Tone2 Audiosoftware has released its FireBird 2 software synthesizer instrument for Windows as a free download. Here’s what they have to say about the free soft synth: After seven years of faithful service, the time has come to set the bird free. Firebird itself has become vintage and even though it’s no longer profitable to… Read More Free Software Synthesizer For Windows – Firebird 2

August 19, 2013August 18, 20134 Comments

Eleven Pond – Black Keys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PWxoAhmMg4 Sunday Synth Jam: Here’s a live performance by Eleven Pond, Black Keys.

August 18, 2013August 18, 20131 Comment

Live Electronic-Acoustic Music From Glasys

Sunday Synth Jam: This video features Synthtopia reader Gil Assayas (vocals, synths, sampler) & bandmate Uriel Sverdin (drums), performing as an electronic-acoustic duo, Glasys. In the video, the duo performs Leg-O, live in the studio.

August 18, 2013August 18, 20137 Comments

Roland Jupiter Analog Synth Jam – Jupiter Dream

Sunday Synth Jam: Here’s a driving new synth jam, via synthjunk, that features the sound of Roland Jupiter synths, Jupiter Dream. Here’s what synthjunk has to say about the track:

August 18, 20131 Comment