A History Of The Simmons SDS-3 Drum Synthesizer (1978)
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)
Category: Electronic Instruments
The Lost Synthesizers Of Don Voegeli & National Public Radio
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
Soma Laboratory Intros Quantum Ocean Electro-Shamanistic Instrument
Developer Vlad Kreimer describes Quantum Ocean as ‘a combination of an analog device and special psychic exercises which can help you to achieve new possibilities of perception and action as well as rich new useful states of mind’.… Read More Soma Laboratory Intros Quantum Ocean Electro-Shamanistic Instrument
Vintage Versus New Guitar Synth Options
The latest Look Mum No Computer video takes a look at new vs vintage options for synth guitars.
Roland TAIKO-1 Brings Portability, User Sample Support To Traditional Japanese Drum
The TAIKO-1 can be used as a portable taiko, but also has a variety of features that let it go far beyond traditional roles. It has 100 drum kits; users can import custom sounds, with sounds up to 24 minutes long; it supports MIDI and audio over Bluetooth; and you can play it quietly over headphones.… Read More Roland TAIKO-1 Brings Portability, User Sample Support To Traditional Japanese Drum
Moog 16 Channel Vocoder Back In Production
Moog Music today announced that it is returning its 16 Channel Vocoder to production. … Read More Moog 16 Channel Vocoder Back In Production
2020 ContinuuCon Coming To Portugal April 27 – 29, 2020
The event – being held a few days after Ableton Loop & Superbooth, will offer an opportunity for sound designers, software developers, and electronic musicians to explore the Continuum Fingerboard, ContinuuMini & the Eagan Matrix synthesizer.… Read More 2020 ContinuuCon Coming To Portugal April 27 – 29, 2020
The Artiphon Orba Is An Instrument & MIDI Controller That Fits In Your Hand
Orba is a $99 portable synthesizer, looper, and MIDI controller that’s designed to let anyone to make music immediately. They describe its minimalist design as “a cross between a gaming controller and half an orange,”.… Read More The Artiphon Orba Is An Instrument & MIDI Controller That Fits In Your Hand
Midiboy Overview & Build
The MIDIboy by Blokas.io is an open-source DIY handheld microcomputer with MIDI support.… Read More Midiboy Overview & Build
Haken Audio Intros Two New Continuum Fingerboard Instruments At 2020 NAMM Show
The new Continuums are thinner than the original Continuums (1.2 inches), adding to their portability. The new Continuums also include expanded audio I/O and an integrated LED display and controls.… Read More Haken Audio Intros Two New Continuum Fingerboard Instruments At 2020 NAMM Show
