Techno symphonies: Watch Carl Craig make synthesis an ensemble art
Detroit’s founders of techno aren’t just cashing in on their old hits; they continue to lead the form in new directions. And watching Carl Craig, you can learn a lot about the potential of electronic...
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Explore sonic inspiration, via this artist’s approach to Novation’s Peak 1.2
Novation packed new sounds – and 43 new wavetables – into an update for their flagship Peak synthesizer. Sound designer Patricia Wolf writes to share how she approached making some of those new sounds....
View ArticleTurbocharge KORG’s Prologue synth with Sinevibes
Synth hot-rodding? Earlier this year, KORG introduced the notion of their synth as extensible platform, by adding an SDK for their Prologue polysynth. The only question was, what would developers do...
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MeeBlip geode synth is all about getting your hands on sound
What we love most about synths is wild, weird, dirty sounds – and getting our hands on them. Our new MeeBlip geode focuses on what we think is the best of our synth line. The goal, as always: make a...
View ArticleKORG volca fm gets its own custom editor, plug-in
Manage all that FM sound depth of your KORG volca – or dust it off, if you need – with this handy editor for one of the most unique little instruments from the past years. Momo Müller keeps putting out...
View ArticleBob Moog with imposters on a 70s game show is one of the best things ever
Will the real Dr. Robert Moog please stand up? Early 70s panelists on the game show “To Tell The Truth” were stumped by an imposter. It’s just – gold. I have no idea how we’re only seeing this now....
View ArticleWaldorf are back to the future with M wavetable synth
Waldorf aren't kidding when they say they're "back to their roots." Their new synth 'M' promises to bring back everything that made the original Microwave wavetable synth special - in a modern package....
View ArticleReview: Here’s Moog Mavis, packing analog Moog modular essentials into a...
It looks like another budget semi-modular, but look closer: Moog's latest is a distillation of a lot of what distinguishes a Moog modular voice, with some significant twists (wavefolder!). And it can...
View ArticleFree monosynth BLEASS Monolit for Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad
It's free, lightweight, simple, and clean - but make no mistake. Monolit can get big with sound, with FM, massive unison up to 7 voices, filter drive, and plenty of modulation. The post Free monosynth...
View ArticleHerb Deutsch, educator and Moog synth co-inventor, has died
Herb Deutsch, one of the leading figures in the early development of the synthesizer and a lifelong educator, died on Friday. The post Herb Deutsch, educator and Moog synth co-inventor, has died...
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