The Alesis Andromeda came out decades before the current analog renaissance, but is now recognized as one of the great analog synth designs of all times.… Read More Alesis Andromeda A6 Vintage Synth Review
Alesis made a full-on 16-voice analog beast….at the peak of digital synths.… Read More Is It Time For Alesis To Bring Back The Andromeda?
Alesis has introduced update v1.2 for their Strike MultiPad electronic drum instrument, which supports set lists, hi-hat playback mode, footswitch playback control and more. … Read More Alesis Updates Strike MultiPad Electronic Drum Instrument
Alesis has introduced the Strike MultiPad, a percussion pad instrument that lets you sample, edit, loop and perform. … Read More Alesis Intros Strike MultiPad Sampling & Looping Percussion Pad
We talked with synthesist and synth designer Erik Norlander about designing the new IK Multimedia UNO Synth.… Read More Erik Norlander On Designing The IK Multimedia UNO Synth
In this interview, Axel Hartmann talks about how he got into the industrial design of synthesizers, his thoughts on what makes a great synth design and the stories behind some of his best-known creations.… Read More Axel Hartmann On The Art Of Synth Design
This video, via gstormelectro, offers an audio demo of the Alesis Andromeda analog synthesizer. Or as they call it, ‘an onslaught of non-stop analog sensory bombardment.’ The Andromeda is a 16-voice analog keyboard from the turn of the millennium that combines deep analog features with knobby tweakability.
Sunday Synth Jam: This synth jam, 808 Ashra by SynthMania, takes a sonic trip in the Kosmische Musik style, inspired by early the early 70’s work of German electronic artists, like Ash Ra Tempel.
Virtual instrument developer SONiVOX announced at The 2016 NAMM Show that they have released the first five of its series of virtual instruments called Singles. SoniVox describe Singles as “bite-sized downloadable virtual instruments” which provide producers “a single high-quality instrument at an outstanding value.” With Singles, artists can choose the specific instrument they need, complete… Read More SoniVox Debuts ‘Singles’ Virtual Instruments at 2016 NAMM Show
Alesis has just introduced their new MIDI controller, the VX49. Dubbing it “revolutionary,” the keyboard provides advanced control of virtual instruments and DAWs via a full-color, high resolution 4.3-inch screen, a 49-key keybed with aftertouch, and “intuitively placed,” performance-friendly hardware controls. VX49 is powered by the Virtual Instrument Player (VIP) software (included). The VIP software… Read More Alesis Introduces VX49 MIDI Controller Keyboard
