Sequential Circuits Pioneer Intros Sexy New Solaris Synthesizer

John Bowen Synth Design has introduced the Solaris keyboard synthesizer. Bowen is best known for his work on pioneering keyboard synthesizers at Sequential Circuits, but he’s also been very active creating software synths. “While I certainly enjoyed many good years at Sequential Circuits, working as an independent plug-in developer for the Scope platform over the… Read More Sequential Circuits Pioneer Intros Sexy New Solaris Synthesizer

NAMM Update: Roland Intros V-Synth GT

  At the recent 2007 NAMM Expo, Roland introduced their new “flagship” V-Synth GT Synthesizer. The GT combines the V-Synth’s Elastic Audio Synthesis engine with Articulative Phrase Synthesis technology and never-before-heard sounds in a rugged, road-ready chassis. By integrating a new dual core V-Synth engine, the V-Synth GT can combine Elastic Audio Synthesis, Vocal Designer… Read More NAMM Update: Roland Intros V-Synth GT

Raymond Kurzweil Back At Kurzweil Music Systems!

Hyundai has appointed artificial intelligence guru Ray Kurzweil as Chief Strategy Officer of Kurzweil Music Systems. Kurzweil Music Systems helped pioneer sample-based keyboard technology, but has struggled to keep up with larger keyboard manufacturers in recent years. Hyundai, one of the world’s largest corporations, plans to work with Ray Kurzweil to “build Kurzweil Music Systems… Read More Raymond Kurzweil Back At Kurzweil Music Systems!

NAMM: Korg Debuts M3 Music Workstation/Sampler

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Korg introduced the droolworthy M3 Music Workstation/Sampler. The new keyboard represents the third generation of Music Workstations from Korg. It inherits elements from the flagship Oasys, distilled into an affordable music production package with a new tone generator, a wealth of innovations and new sounds. This new chip-based synthesis system, EDS… Read More NAMM: Korg Debuts M3 Music Workstation/Sampler

Korg’s New R3 Synth Features Vocoder

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Korg introduced the tiny R3, a full-fledged synthesizer that provides an easy way to enjoy sophisticated synthesis and advanced sound creation. In a compact and light-weight body, it packs 37 full-size, velocity sensing keys, along with two-timbre/eight-voice performance power. The sound generator section uses the same MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology) used… Read More Korg’s New R3 Synth Features Vocoder