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Jan Hammer + Jeff Beck Perform ‘Star Cycle’ Live

This video captures a live performance by the late Jeff Beck & Jan Hammer of Hammer’s composition, Star Cycle.… Read More Jan Hammer + Jeff Beck Perform ‘Star Cycle’ Live

January 15, 2023January 17, 20235 Comments

The Music Of Hans Zimmer, On Seaboard RISE 2

This video features some of the most iconic soundtrack themes of composer Hans Zimmer, performed on the Seaboard RISE 2.… Read More The Music Of Hans Zimmer, On Seaboard RISE 2

January 15, 2023January 16, 20236 Comments

The Elektron Octatrack Mk2 & A String Quartet

This original piece combines Elektron Octatrack Mk2 and string quartet.… Read More The Elektron Octatrack Mk2 & A String Quartet

January 15, 2023January 16, 2023Leave a comment

Live Bach Performance On Synthesizers

This arrangement gathers all the canonic fragments Bach left throughout his life and tries to unify them with a Kraftwerk/Tangerine Dream-inspired sequenced backdrop.… Read More Live Bach Performance On Synthesizers

January 15, 2023January 16, 20239 Comments

Soviet Wire Recorder App, Wires, Now Available For iOS & Linux

German synthesist Hainbach has announced that Wires – a Soviet Wire recorder emulator, created in collaboration with AudioThing – is now available for iOS & Linux.… Read More Soviet Wire Recorder App, Wires, Now Available For iOS & Linux

January 14, 20237 Comments

KOMA Komplex Sequencer – One Of The Coolest Step Sequencers Ever?

The Koma Komplex sequencer is a massive hardware device that features four channels of sequencing, comprehensive CV and MIDI connectivity, tons of hands-on control, built-in quantization, a CV recorder and more.… Read More KOMA Komplex Sequencer – One Of The Coolest Step Sequencers Ever?

January 14, 202310 Comments

Ferris Bueller’s Synthesizer – The E-Mu Emulator II

In his latest video, Alex Ball takes an in-depth look at the E-Mu Emulator II – famously used by Matthew Broderick as the lead in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.… Read More Ferris Bueller’s Synthesizer – The E-Mu Emulator II

January 13, 202322 Comments

Expressive Electronic Instrument Conference ContinuuCon Coming To Portugal May 17 – 19, 2023

The conference offers attendees a chance to explore the state of the art in expressive electronic instruments through presentations, performances, and hands-on experience.… Read More Expressive Electronic Instrument Conference ContinuuCon Coming To Portugal May 17 – 19, 2023

January 12, 2023January 12, 202319 Comments

Sequential Trigon-6 vs Minimoog Head-to-head Comparison

While this isn’t an apples-to-apples comparison, it addresses a common question that many potential buyers have.… Read More Sequential Trigon-6 vs Minimoog Head-to-head Comparison

January 11, 2023January 11, 202314 Comments

ARP 2600 Synthesizer Masterclass

Topics covered include an overview, patching, using the voltage processors, FM inputs to the VCOs, the sample and hold, the audio processor and more.… Read More ARP 2600 Synthesizer Masterclass

January 11, 20235 Comments

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