Posts Tagged 'Synthesizers'

Half human, half synthesizer, Voltage!

We at Gearjunkies love gear. So when we saw this really cool animation film accompanied by nice modular synth music we just had to share this with you. From the makers: “Just like modular synthesizers, people connect with each other in order to achieve diverse objectives. In Voltage, robots, half-human and half-synthesizer, powered by a huge amount of energy, connect to each other in an electric and chaotic trance.”

Allen & Heath celebrates milestone at the Plasa 2009

PLASA 2009 marks Allen & Heath’s 40th year designing and manufacturing innovative pro audio products for the live, recording and DJ spheres. The British mixer manufacturer will commemorate the milestone with an exclusive party in a top London landmark, and display a cross section of its current digital, analogue and DJ mixers on the stand. These include the flagship iLive digital systems, award-winning ZED analogue range, and renowned Xone DJ series.

Introducing the Moog MF-105M MIDI MuRF

The evolution of the MuRF continues with the MF-105M MIDI MuRF. The MF-105M combines Bob Moogs classic MuRF and Bass MuRF to make one powerful Moogerfooger. Its warm, resonant, 100% analog Mid and Bass filter bands bring you everything from shimmering timbral morphing and rhythmic stuttering to deep bass grooves, and like all Moogerfoogers, its built like a tank to stand up to the toughest touring and studio use.

Waldorf Largo Demo version now available

Anyone interested in the Waldorf Largo software synthesizer can now get a Largo 30-day evaluation license. Put the Largo synthesizer to the test! Use and abuse it 30 days without any limitation. Simply follow this weblink, complete the form and download the Largo demo version V1.1.0 for PC or Mac. You will receive the demo license code via email. Please note that you will need an internet connection to activate the demo version of Largo.

New shipping delay for the LinnDrum II

LinnDrum II is a Beat-Centric Music Production Station being designed in collaboration with Dave Smith Instruments. Following on Roger Linn’s early drum machine products like the LM1-1 Drum Computer, LinnDrum and Linn9000, as well as the MPC product line he originally designed for Akai, the goal of LinnDrum II is be a new musical instrument for the real-time creation and improvisation of beat-oriented music, both in live performance and in the studio.

Indaba Music Console launched

Indaba Music JavaFX-powered digital audio workstation has been launched today. The functionality of the DAW allows people, for the first time, to record high-quality uncompressed audio directly to their browser and work both on and offline. The console features advanced web-based mixing and editing tools, real-time effects, and loops – elements that are critical to musicians and that they have paid a pretty penny for in the past. Indaba will also be unveiling a new homepage, community, sessions and studio pages as well as new three new memberships tiers (previously broken down in 2 categories): Basic (free), Pro ($5/month), and Platinum ($25/month).

King Of Pop Dies at the age of 50

Legendary music icon Michael Jackson dies after reports of possible heart attack.

The Los Angeles Times, citing city and law enforcement officials, reported late this afternoon that the singer was dead after being rushed to UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles around 3:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Such a sad loss, especially for his family and for all musicians he inspired with his great music!