1982’sBlade Runner film one of the reasons a lot of us fell in love with synths. So, with the sequel out, let’s look back on that music.
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Check out some loving synth images and inspiration from Moscow
Even as rave culture faces new hurdles in Russia, nerd culture thrives. That was the feeling at August’s Synthposium in Moscow; here’s another look.
Interview: A coworking space for musicians, and artists as startups
Music making requires a workspace – but what if a workspace were built for music makers? And what if artists and tech startups could be symbiotic?
There’s a synth symphony for 100 cars coming, based on tuning
100 cars, 100 sound systems, 100 different versions of the pitch A: Ryoji Ikeda has one heck of a polyphonic automobile synthesizer coming.
Reason 10 is a return to form: all about the instruments
Remember when the main draw of Reason was adding a whole bunch of toys to your computer and playing until you couldn’t play any more? Those days are back.
Deerful, aka Emma Winston, is a singer-songwriter gone mobile tech
Deerful is the singer-songwriter imagined by mobile developers, found in real life. She’s not just another producer, but an earnest lyricist.
A giant-sized music box, made with digital tech and antique furniture
An oversized music box takes to the streets, packed in vintage furniture and cranked by passersby, in this Portuguese sound art piece.
macOS High Sierra upgrade requires some caution
macOS High Sierra (10.13) is out today. And that means it’s time to check in on compatibility with all your gear.
We’re doing a new video series with Beatport to talk to artists and to you
Today, we’re piloting a new video program in collaboration with Beatport. The mission: explore the latest music machines and stories, live.
Humans can mimic machines, too; look out, AutoTune
As machines create more-perfect vocal and instrumental performances, a funny thing is happening: humans are catching up.