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Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth II Sneak Preview

Gamechanger Audio shared this pair of video demos of the new Motor Synth II, an updated version of the company’s unique electro-mechanical synthesizer.… Read More Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth II Sneak Preview

October 27, 20224 Comments

iZotope Retires Iris 2, Breaktweaker, & Trash 2

The products are no longer available for purchase on the company’s site.… Read More iZotope Retires Iris 2, Breaktweaker, & Trash 2

October 26, 2022October 27, 202225 Comments

Akai Pro Intros Force 3.2, Adding New Instruments, Effects, Probability, Ableton Link v3 & More

Akai Professional has released Force 3.2, a free update that adds a variety of features, including MPC instruments, Air Effects, probability and ratcheting, Ableton Link v3 and more.… Read More Akai Pro Intros Force 3.2, Adding New Instruments, Effects, Probability, Ableton Link v3 & More

October 25, 202212 Comments

Akai Pro Intros Minimoog-Inspired Mini D Synthesizer For MPC & Force

Akai Pro has introduced Mini D – a Minimoog-inspired software synth for the MPC & FORCE.… Read More Akai Pro Intros Minimoog-Inspired Mini D Synthesizer For MPC & Force

October 24, 202221 Comments

Understanding Euclidean Rhythms

Here’s an easy to understand discussion of Euclidean Rhythms – a way of using math to describe beats that are distributed as evenly as possible, and how this is a feature of many common musical rhythms from around the world.… Read More Understanding Euclidean Rhythms

October 24, 202214 Comments

The Holmes Archive of Electronic Music

Author Thom Holmes is the host of The Holmes Archive Of Electronic Music – a free podcast of vintage electronic music recordings and audio experimentation.… Read More The Holmes Archive of Electronic Music

October 23, 2022October 23, 20223 Comments

New Moog Moogerfooger Effects Support Modular Patching

Something that’s not immediately obvious about these effects is that they recreate the deep CV interconnectivity capabilities of the original hardware pedals.… Read More New Moog Moogerfooger Effects Support Modular Patching

October 23, 2022October 23, 20229 Comments

Why Is The Oberheim Xpander, A 38 Year-Old Design, Still One Of The Most Respected Synths Ever?

38 years after it was originally introduced, the Xpander is still one of the most flexible synth designs ever created. Why?… Read More Why Is The Oberheim Xpander, A 38 Year-Old Design, Still One Of The Most Respected Synths Ever?

October 23, 202217 Comments

What Sounds Better – A Vintage Minimoog Vs The Modern Reissue?

Here’s a head-to-head comparison between a vintage 1979 Minimoog vs a 2016 Minimoog Model D reissue.… Read More What Sounds Better – A Vintage Minimoog Vs The Modern Reissue?

October 23, 2022October 23, 202246 Comments

The Commodordion Is The 8-Bit Commodore 64 Accordion That It Took 40 Years For Somebody To Invent

The Commodordion is a DIY 8-bit accordion, based on the Commodore 64, with bellows made out of floppy disks.… Read More The Commodordion Is The 8-Bit Commodore 64 Accordion That It Took 40 Years For Somebody To Invent

October 23, 202222 Comments

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