Elta Music describes the Solar 50 as a “performance oriented analogue electronic music instrument”, inspired by early electronic musical developments of the last century, particularly Leon Theremin’s Harmonium.… Read More Elta Music Big Ambient Machine Now Available To Pre-Order
Here’s an in-depth look at the Polyend Tracker, a new portable workstation that offers a modern hardware take on the classic software tracker.… Read More Polyend Tracker In-Depth Demo
Here’s a quick look at using an EMS Synthi AKS with an Onde resonator to create ‘acoustic’ electronic performances.… Read More The ‘Acoustic’ Synthi AKS
Here’s an impressive performance on the Roger Linn Design LinnStrument, dedicated to the late jazz pianist McCoy Tyner.… Read More McCoy Tyner Tribute On LinnStrument
Synthesist Chris Randall shared this location video recording, capturing live performances of two new tracks.… Read More Live Desert Performance With Nagra Tape Recorder & Campbell’s Soup Can
Polyend shared this sneak preview for its upcoming Tracker instrument.… Read More Polyend Tracker (Sneak Preview)
Reader Andreas Monopolis shared this video demo of The Tapetron -2, a DIY instrument based on the idea of the early samplers.… Read More DIY Dual-Cassette DJ Rig, The Tapetron -2
Polyend shared this teaser video for a new hardware device that they’re planning to introduced in March 2020.… Read More Polyend Teases New Sampler + Sequencer
The Simmons SDS-3 was the precursor to one of the most iconic instruments of the 80’s.… Read More A History Of The Simmons SDS-3 Drum Synthesizer (1978)
NPR”s ‘All Things Considered’ has an iconic jazzy theme. But long-time listeners may remember that the original version featured a classic ‘switched-on’ synthesized arrangement. … Read More The Lost Synthesizers Of Don Voegeli & National Public Radio
