Happy 808 Day!

Happy 808 Day! Why is the 808 a classic? A few reasons include: a great collection of analog synthesized drum sounds, individual outputs, easy programming and knobby tweakability.

Merv

Self-help guru Merv (Matt Carlson) presents guided counseling for his followers, accompanied by modular synthesizer. “Before the 4th floor, there’s already been 4 floors. But it’s a 4 floor building.” via Experimental Half-Hour

Open Mic: What New Electronic Music Are You Listening To?

Open Mic: Reader Andy Hagerty wants to know “What new Electronic Music are you listening to right now that you’d want to share with the Synthtopia readers?”. Is it something from an artist that you think is under appreciated? Something new from an established artist? Something that you’re working on? Leave a comment and let us know…..

Magellan For iPad Offers Two Polyphonic Synth Engines

Yonac has released Magellan – a new analog modeling synthesizer for the iPad that offers not one, but two independent polyphonic synth engines: Complete with a full effects rack, a total of six oscillators, dual filters per engine, multiple unison stages, extensive modulation matrix, dedicated arpeggiators, powerful MIDI capabilities, and a polyphonic step-sequencer – the aural… Read More Magellan For iPad Offers Two Polyphonic Synth Engines

Chemical Brothers’ Tron-Inspired Velodrome Video

Crystal CG created this three minute animated sequence, for the The Chemical Brother‘s Velodrome. The video is played in the Velodrome before each session. “We’ve created sweeping contours and sleek surfaces as the backdrop for an intense, futuristic cycling ‘duel’ as two animated riders power round the track,” said Darren Groucutt, creative director at Crystal. “It… Read More Chemical Brothers’ Tron-Inspired Velodrome Video