The Korg PS-3300

[flickrvideo]http://www.flickr.com/photos/45430902@N07/5398769674/[/flickrvideo] Saturday Synth Porn: Sarah Davachi plays the classic Korg PS-3300, an early polyphonic synthesizer, from 1977. The Korg PS-3300 still looks and sounds fantastic, doesn’t it? There was a time, though, not too long ago, when people considered synths like this obsolete. Recorded at the Cantos Music Foundation – December 2010. via Rick403

Milton Babbitt, May 10, 1916 – January 29, 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsGvC8dB0jM American composer and electronic musician Milton Babbitt (May 10, 1916 – January 29, 2011) died today at the age of 94. Babbitt is probably best known for his serial and electronic works, and for his controversial 50’s High Fidelity article, Who Cares If You Listen. In the article, Babbitt offers his perspective on the role of… Read More Milton Babbitt, May 10, 1916 – January 29, 2011

mlrv 2.0 Hypersampler Is Free – Unless You Want Your Name On the Startup Screen In Huge Text

This is an intro to mlrv 2.0 – a hypersampling instrument for grid-based music contgrollers like the monome, Livid ohm/block, Novation Launchpad, and Akai APC/MPD. The software allows a sound file or live recording to be mapped across each row (or grid cell) and assigned a triggering behavior. Within this simple set of constraints and… Read More mlrv 2.0 Hypersampler Is Free – Unless You Want Your Name On the Startup Screen In Huge Text

The Misa Kitara Digital Guitar In Action

http://www.vimeo.com/19189467 Here’s a collection of clips that demonstrate the Misa Kitara digital in action. No talk, just Kitara action. The Misa Digital Instruments Kitara and Kitara Limited Edition are unique 100% digital guitars. The Kitara includes a multifunction touch-screen, MIDI controls and an on-board polyphonic synthesizer with effects. Instead of using strings, guitarists control sound… Read More The Misa Kitara Digital Guitar In Action