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Ambient Music On An MC-303, Alessandro Canova’s ‘Counting the Eyes’

While Roland positioned the MC-303 to capitalize on the use of devices like the 303 & 606 in dance music, Canova goes in a completely different direction, coaxing ambient sounds and minimalism out of the instrument.… Read More Ambient Music On An MC-303, Alessandro Canova’s ‘Counting the Eyes’

August 26, 202010 Comments

Mondo Announces Mongo ‘Mando’ Box Set

It’s $200, over the top and limited to 3,500 units. But for hardcore fans of the series, this is the way.… Read More Mondo Announces Mongo ‘Mando’ Box Set

August 26, 202011 Comments

iPad Patch Editor For The Novation Circuit Now In Beta

Circuitry can be used both as a patch editor and as performance MIDI controller for the Circuit.… Read More iPad Patch Editor For The Novation Circuit Now In Beta

August 25, 202013 Comments

Reason Studios Intros Friktion Physical Modeling String Synthesizer

Friktion can be used to create the sounds of real-world instruments, or be used to create sounds that go beyond what’s possible with real-world instruments.… Read More Reason Studios Intros Friktion Physical Modeling String Synthesizer

August 25, 20208 Comments

New William Basinski Album, Lamentations, Based on 40 Years Of Tape Loops

William Basinski has announced a new album, ‘Lamentations’, that brings together 40 years of his music…… Read More New William Basinski Album, Lamentations, Based on 40 Years Of Tape Loops

August 25, 2020August 25, 20205 Comments

Akai Pro Intros EWI Solo Electronic Wind Instrument

The electronic wind instrument (EWI) is the first of its kind to offer a standalone user experience by including a built-in speaker, 200 sounds, and a rechargeable battery. The internal, rechargeable lithium- ion battery offers 12+ hours of play time.… Read More Akai Pro Intros EWI Solo Electronic Wind Instrument

August 25, 202011 Comments

Arturia Microfreak Update Adds Vocoder & More

Arturia has introduced the Arturia MicroFreak Vocoder Edition, an updated version of the MicroFreak that adds a vocoder and new synthesis capabilities.… Read More Arturia Microfreak Update Adds Vocoder & More

August 25, 2020August 26, 202019 Comments

New Music From Erik Wøllo & Michael Stearns, ‘Convergence’

Convergence is described as “a subtle interplay between the two artists’ styles, blending naturally into expressive reveries that venture into dark mystical terrain as the album progresses”.… Read More New Music From Erik Wøllo & Michael Stearns, ‘Convergence’

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020Leave a comment

Kinesotronic Intros Refractor, A New Max For Live Device For Performing With Modular & Analog Gear

Kinesotronic has introduced Refractor, a new Max for Live device designed for performing with modular synthesizers and CV/MIDI hardware and software.

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020Leave a comment

Expressive E Updates Lié Software With New Interface, Updated Touché Support & More

Lié now comes with a new free sound expansion called “Carbon,” a revamped interface, a reworked firmware for Touché, and minor bug fixes.… Read More Expressive E Updates Lié Software With New Interface, Updated Touché Support & More

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020Leave a comment

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