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‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)’ Is 40 Years Old

“People think it’s about sex or S&M,” notes Lennox, “and it’s not about that at all.”… Read More ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)’ Is 40 Years Old

January 11, 2023January 11, 202317 Comments

Everything But The Girl Back After 24 Years With ‘Nothing Left To Lose’

Everything But The Girl shared the music video for Nothing Left To Lose, from their upcoming album Fuse.… Read More Everything But The Girl Back After 24 Years With ‘Nothing Left To Lose’

January 11, 202310 Comments

New Sound Library For 5th Anniversary Of The Korg Prologue

It’s the most comprehensive sound library for the Prologue since the synth’s introduction in 2018.… Read More New Sound Library For 5th Anniversary Of The Korg Prologue

January 10, 20236 Comments

Koka Nikoladze’s Drone Box No. 1

The Drone Box is MIDI-controlled, and generates sound using stepper motors. Objects can be attached, to act as acoustic resonators and modify each voice’s sound.… Read More Koka Nikoladze’s Drone Box No. 1

January 9, 2023January 9, 20238 Comments

New Sequential Prophet 5 Rev 4 Patch Editor

Developer Momo Müller has introduced a third-party patch editor for the Sequential Prophet-5 Rev 4 synthesizer.… Read More New Sequential Prophet 5 Rev 4 Patch Editor

January 9, 20231 Comment

The Kurzweil K2000 Synthesizer – An Underrated Classic?

While it has humble specs by today’s standards, the Kurzweil K2000 was a top-of-the-line instrument in its day, still sounds great and features the deep V.A.S.T. synth engine.… Read More The Kurzweil K2000 Synthesizer – An Underrated Classic?

January 9, 2023January 9, 202324 Comments

Synth Jam With LinnStrument + Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field

This video, via AndEcho, captures a live performance featuring a minimal setup of a Roger Linn Design LinnStrument and a Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field.… Read More Synth Jam With LinnStrument + Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field

January 8, 20238 Comments

‘Super-fun Retro 16-bit Video Game Synth’ For iOS Now Available, SAGA Synth

AudioKit Pro has introduced SAGA Synth for iOS, a new app that they describe as a “super-fun retro 16-bit video game synth.”… Read More ‘Super-fun Retro 16-bit Video Game Synth’ For iOS Now Available, SAGA Synth

January 8, 20232 Comments

The Arturia MiniFreak’s Secret Superpower

In the latest Bloom Music video, host Donald Jordan takes a look at the ‘secret superpower’ of the Arturia MiniFreak synthesizer – polyphonic effects modulation.… Read More The Arturia MiniFreak’s Secret Superpower

January 7, 2023January 8, 20237 Comments

Roland Creates Futuristic Drone Piano To Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary

At CES 2023, Roland is showcasing its 50th Anniversary Concept Model Piano – a futuristic piano design that features flying drone speakers.… Read More Roland Creates Futuristic Drone Piano To Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary

January 6, 2023January 6, 202331 Comments

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