Posts Tagged 'Synthesizers'
Teenage Engineering OP-1 featured in a music video
In the Latest music video from the Swedish House Mafia is a new synth the star of the show: the OP-1 from Teenage Engineering. The world is still waiting for the release of this little, but powerful synthesizer.
Get closer to the music with Producer Sessions Live
Producer Sessions Live is a brand new event from the makers of Computer Music and Future Music magazines. Over two days they’ll be filling the rooms of SAE London with some of the world’s most popular and acclaimed studio gear and software for you to try, as well as having experts on hand to answer your questions and give free demonstrations.
Moogfest 2010 will be held in Asheville from October 29-31
AC Entertainment, creator and producer of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Big Ears Festival, and Vegoose, is proud to announce MoogFest 2010, a three-day festival celebrating the innovative vision of sonic pioneer, Robert Moog, to be held Halloween weekend, October 29-31, in Asheville, NC.
The Fingerist keytar for iPhone or iPad
There have been numerous iPhone/iPod touch applications released, and musical instrument application is one of the popular categories among users. Guitar, bass, piano, ocarina, the list goes on and on. EVENNO introduces The Fingerist which is a music adapter that allows you to play those applications on iPhone/iPod touch like a real guitarist.
New gear at Deadmau5 studio: Modular Mau5
Canadian DJ Joel Thomas Zimmerman aka DeadMau5 got a new modulair system installed in his studio and he is not too proud to show it! The video shows us some nice gear p0rn!
Next Generation M-Audio Axiom Keyboard Controller Series unveiled
Avid today introduced new versions of its M-Audio® Axiom® USB MIDI keyboard controller series designed for live performance and software-based music production: Axiom 25, Axiom 49, and Axiom 61. Building on the comprehensive feature set that popularized the original Axiom line, new features and highlights include:
Arturia Analog Experience THE PLAYER is now shipping
By combining a dedicated controller-keyboard and a native software application, Analog Experience THE PLAYER is offering a straightforward, innovative and enjoyable experience. The software features 1000 classic Arturia synth sounds made from the company’s flagship software synthesizers (Minimoog V, Prophet V, ARP 2600 V, Jupiter 8V,…). With straightforward editing function, there is access to the essential parameters, making sound design easy- and a blast. And the smart preset manager allows getting the sound needed without wasting time scrolling through endless menus. With an ultra-thin aluminum and wooden case, 25 full sized velocity sensitive keys and the new MIDI control center, this keyboard integrates perfectly into the setup as an external controller as well, and was made for the road- perfect for musicians on the go!
Tone2 release Progression soundset for Gladiator 2
Tone2 has announced the release of the Progression soundset for Gladiator 2, adding 128 new and exciting presets designed by Marco Scherer. Progression features lush pads, animated arps, pumping basses and fierce synth sounds, suitable for Techno, Minimal, Psytrance, Progressive and a wide variety of other music genres.
For more information please visit the Tone2 website at http://www.tone2.com
Amazing homemade Mellotron with Sony Walkmans
Thanks to Tara Busch we get a view on this amazing homemade Mellotron by Mike Walters. He created this fantastic machine with fourteen Sony Walkmans he bought on eBay.
Free Roland Jupiter 8 Ringtones
There ya go! Some free ringtones of Roland Jupiter 8 sounds. I came across these via Matrixsynth blog and as I (and the whole Gearjunkies team) love our vintage classic cool synths I thought to post them here too. These ringtones were created by The Mesmers.
Kurzweil introduces PC3 successor – PC3K8
The PC3 introduced the world to a new generation of ground-breaking Kurzweil technology, having a synthesis architecture that remains unparalleled in depth and flexibility, combined with a staggering amount of effects processing power. The PC3 sound set, which encompasses everything from the traditional to the cutting edge, has been widely acknowledged as second to none. And now the PC3’s successor has arrived. The Kurzweil PC3K is the pinnacle of our PC3 line, bridging the gap between Kurzweil’s past successes and present innovations.
Alesis discontinues A6 Andromeda and ION synths
Without a big announcement Alesis apparently have discontinued the A6 Andromeda and ION synth. At least both synths suddenly appear on the LEGACY products page at the Alesis website. Thanks to Matrixsynth for the heads up!
Short impression of the new Vermona KICK Lancet
Last week, we made a short movie of the Vermona MONO Lancet, Today we have the Vermona KICK Lancet on film! Enjoy!
Short impression of the new Vermona MONO Lancet
Arrived on my holiday address last week, today in the Gearjunkies TechLab: The Vermona MONO Lancet. I have made a short video to get an impression of his sound. The review will follow later.