The organizers of the annual Knobcon synthesizer convention today announced FM synthesis pioneer Dr. John Chowning as their guest of honor at this year’s event. Knobcon happens September 6 – 8, 2019, in suburban Chicago, Illinois, at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg.… Read More Dr John Chowning, FM Synthesis Godfather, To Keynote Knobcon 2019
Developer George Rosar has updated Dexed, an FM synthesizer for iOS, based on the classic Yamaha DX7.… Read More Dexed iOS FM Synthesizer Updated With 640,000 Unique Patches
XFM is a polyphonic, 32-voice, 6-operator FM synthesizer stereo module that you can build yourself.… Read More XFM Is A 32-Voice Polyphonic FM Synthesizer You Can Build Yourself
The upcoming EssenceFM synthesizer is described as a “modern high-end synthesizer dedicated to FM synthesis”.… Read More New Synth, Kodamo EssenceFM, Promises To Make FM Synthesis “Fun & Easy”
The Kurzweil PC4 promises massive polyphony, support for classic 80’s FM synthesis, a 16-track sequencer and more. … Read More Kurzweil PC4 Offers V.A.S.T. Synthesis Capabilities & More
The series, which includes over 20 videos, looks at the basics of FM synthesis, composing with FM synthesis, creating an FM synth and more. … Read More Learn FM Synthesis Video Series
This interview features electrical engineer and musician Don Lewis and FM synthesis pioneer Dr. John Chowning. Host Blake Angelo talks with them about their personal experiences with synthesis, their work and a little about the current state of synthesis. … Read More Don Lewis & Dr John Chowning Interview At NAMM 2019
Sugar Bytes has announced Aparillo for iPad – an advanced 16 voice FM synth, tailored to complex and evolving sounds. … Read More Sugar Bytes Brings Aparillo FM Synthesizer To iPad
The video takes a comprehensive look at all the main features of the MODX, including both synth engines, the arpeggiator (including how to make custom arpeggios and sequences) and MODX’s powerful mod matrix and motion sequencing features.… Read More Yamaha MODX Synthesizer In-Depth Review
Waves has introduced Flow Motion, a new FM-based virtual synthesizer that’s designed to combine the best elements of FM synthesis and subtractive synthesis in one instrument.… Read More Waves Flow Motion Makes FM Synthesis ‘Playful And Easy’
