MOTM users and fans of early modular synth music will want to check out Cult of the Individual‘s Absolute Truth (iTunes link) The album, created by Mike Marsh, consists of music made with his MOTM-based synthesizer. You can preview Absolute Truth in iTunes.
The Quantix-8 module is a CV Quantizer / Wavetable Oscillator based on a 4Mbits Static RAM memory and a PIC microcontroler with a full MIDI implementation. The memory contain 2048 waveforms of 256bytes organized into a matrix of 32 Banks x 64 Waves. The Quantix-8 is a very polyvalent 7 in 1 module CV-Quantizer Wavetable… Read More The Quantix-8 Synth Module
A quicky video demonstrating the sonic mangling capacity of the Wiard Wogglebug. The Wogglebug is an analog electronic instrument designed by Grant Richter, and inspired by Don Buchla. Grant has made the circuit available to the synth DIY community, and versions are showing up in all types of modular formats.
Bridechamber has announced the Metasonix TM-1m Waveshaper, a MOTM-formatted Metasonix TM-1. This version of the TM-1 is 2U and has attenuators for the CVs — skinnier, fully modularized, and not yellow. Having this in MOTM is nice – but I kind of like the lurid yellow of the original. It’s $400. Here’s the description of… Read More MOTM-Style Metasonix TM-1m Waveshaper
Ambient music pioneer Robert Rich sent word that he’s got a new release out and that he’s completely overhauled his website. The new release, React, is a live collaboration with Ian Boddy. Here’s what Rich has to say about it: React is the third collaboration between Robert Rich and British synthesist Ian Boddy. However, unlike… Read More Robert Rich & Ian Boddy – React
Synth designer Paul Schreiber, founder of Synthesis Technologies, is selling a unique fully-restored Moog 55 modular synthesizer. “It is always a difficult thing to describe the condition of vintage gear,” says Schreiber. “However, I can honestly say this Moog 55, after the restoration, is probably a 9.5/10 overall in physical condition.” The Moog 55 is… Read More Unique Moog 55 Modular Synthesizer For Sale
Many listeners will be most familiar with keyboardist Roger Powell from his days with Utopia. While he’s been relatively silent in terms of releases, Powell has been active, doing everything from developing early software sequencers to consulting for Apple’s pro audio area. Fossil Poets, Powell’s latest solo CD, finds him paired up with producer Gary… Read More Roger Powell – Fossil Poets
One of the finest modular synthesizers ever assembled is being sold. Larry Hendry’s giant Synthesis Technologies MOTM modular synthesizer is being sold by his estate. Hendry, one of the gurus of modern modular synths, died last year in a tragic motorcycle accident. The synth is primarily made up of MOTM modules, considered by many to… Read More One of the Finest Modular Synthesizers in the World is Being Sold
At the 2006 Winter NAMM Show, Paul Schreiber, right, of Synthesis Technologies was on-hand at the Analog Haven booth, showing off the latest members of the SynthTech MOTM modular synthesizer line. The Analog Haven space was a complete synth orgy, with gear from Doepfer, MOTM, Modcan, Future Retro, Cwejman, Macbeth, Memotron and much more. MOTM… Read More MOTM at NAMM
Robert Rich is one of the pioneers of ambient music. His music draws on elements of dark ambient, tribal and trance music. On over twenty albums, he has created music that always defies easy categorization, but always bears his distinctive mark. Rich is one of the most creative and inquisitive ambient musicians, and his music… Read More Robert Rich
