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Lessons In Digital Instrument Design From Star Trek

In the futuristic universe of Star Trek there are a lot of musical instruments, many of them using far-future technology.… Read More Lessons In Digital Instrument Design From Star Trek

January 30, 202315 Comments

FKFX Audio Brings Back KrishnaSynth

KrishnaSynth has been rewritten to meet current standards, but is a “strict copy” of the original 32-bit version, with the same sound, and all its thousand presets.… Read More FKFX Audio Brings Back KrishnaSynth

January 30, 20236 Comments

Waldorf Quantum – The Deepest Synth Ever?

This isn’t a straight review of the Quantum, and doesn’t cover all of its features. Instead, it offers an opinionated take on the Quantum and an extended demo of what it’s like for sound design, in experienced hands.… Read More Waldorf Quantum – The Deepest Synth Ever?

January 29, 2023January 29, 202352 Comments

Lippold Haken Electronic Music Synthesis Lectures (ECE 402)

The goals of the course are to provide a familiarity with current methods of electronic/computer music synthesis and their theory of operation and design.… Read More Lippold Haken Electronic Music Synthesis Lectures (ECE 402)

January 29, 20237 Comments

Pittsburgh Modular Teases New Taiga Synthesizer, Because ‘Analog Is Important’

Details are to be announced, but Taiga looks to be knobtacular and semi-modular, with 60 patch points and 40+ knobs.… Read More Pittsburgh Modular Teases New Taiga Synthesizer, Because ‘Analog Is Important’

January 29, 20234 Comments

Shut Up & Play: New Sounds For The Korg Modwave Synthesizer

Sound designer Jexus WCOG shared this ‘shut up and play’ style no talking demo of a collection of custom sounds for the Korg Modwave synthesizer.… Read More Shut Up & Play: New Sounds For The Korg Modwave Synthesizer

January 28, 2023February 9, 20239 Comments

Sonicware Liven Lo-Fi 12 Gets Free Version 2.0 Upgrade

The update adds new features for resampling, chopping and remixing.… Read More Sonicware Liven Lo-Fi 12 Gets Free Version 2.0 Upgrade

January 28, 20238 Comments

Surge XT Goes Modular As A Collection Of Free Modules For VCV Rack

Each part of the synth has been reproduced as an independent virtual Eurorack module, which can be patched in any configuration.… Read More Surge XT Goes Modular As A Collection Of Free Modules For VCV Rack

January 28, 20234 Comments

MOD Audio Now Shipping To Europe, Japan & ‘Soon’ To US

MOD Audio is now shipping the MOD Dwarf to Europe and Japan.… Read More MOD Audio Now Shipping To Europe, Japan & ‘Soon’ To US

January 27, 2023January 28, 20233 Comments

Polyend Play Releases Firmware Update

Polyend has released a firmware update for the Polyend Play. Among new features in the update is the ability to customize all of the user’s Master Effects – Reverb Delay, Equalizer, and Limiter. … Read More Polyend Play Releases Firmware Update

January 26, 2023January 25, 202323 Comments

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