Free Software From Plastikman, Liine, For Ableton Live 8

Liine has released a free Max For Live device, Kapture, that was originally created for Richie Hawtin‘s Plastikman Live tour. The sounds and sonic signatures in Plastikman Live are heavily reliant on complex configurations of sends, returns and feedback loops, as well as combinations of instrument and effect parameters. Liine’s challenge was to build a… Read More Free Software From Plastikman, Liine, For Ableton Live 8

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Are Turntables Finally Dead? (Technics Rumor)

Are turntables finally dead? The AudioBeef blog is saying R.I.P. to the Technics turntable. They report that the owner of the Technics brand, Panasonic, has issued this statement killing off Technics turntables: Regarding our analogue turntable products, we have to inform you of our decision to terminate the business within this year, regrettably. Here are… Read More Are Turntables Finally Dead? (Technics Rumor)

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Tom Oberheim SEM Pro – New Synth From An Analog Master

Tom Oberheim has introduced a limited run of another version of his SEM synthesizer: The SEM-Pro. The SEM-Pro combines the MIDI capabilities of the MIDI SEM, but adds 21 jacks, which allow for additional patching. We haven’t seen an offiicial announcement from Oberheim yet, but it looks like this version combines the features of the new… Read More Tom Oberheim SEM Pro – New Synth From An Analog Master

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Access Virus Synthesizers – A ‘Rare Exception In A Festering Pit Of Mediocrity?’

San Francisco visual artist and musician Scott Hansen shared some interesting comments recently on the design of Access Virus TI synthesizers: Of all the musical equipment manufacturers out there, I’d have to say that the Recklinghausen, Germany based outfit are making some of the most innovative and powerful sound synthesis tools available today. But aside from… Read More Access Virus Synthesizers – A ‘Rare Exception In A Festering Pit Of Mediocrity?’

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Robert Rich Interview – Electronic Artist Talks Synthesizers, Music and Technology

Synthesist Robert Rich is the subject of an interesting new interview, which offers some deep discussion of both his music and his thoughts on music technology. Rich shares his thoughts on working with synthesizers: I love the ability for synthesizers to move into the realm of the Surreal, to paint with sonic abstraction, to allow… Read More Robert Rich Interview – Electronic Artist Talks Synthesizers, Music and Technology

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