Gear Tech
How MPE can work on hardware synths: a look at Sequential OB-6, Prophet 6 updates
Chicken and egg problem, no more. MIDI Polyphonic Expression is now in commonly available controller hardware and software like Ableton Live 11. So let’s check in at the synth maker of the father of MIDI – Dave Smith’s house Sequential and see what happens when you add it to classic synthesizers.
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Find zen-like calm with these perfect miniature synthesizer videos
We all need a way to center, a way to lower our blood pressure and cure insomnia. Forget ASMR or videos of ocean waves or whatever. Just watch these mesmerizing videos of tiny, tiny, tiny accurate models of classic synthesizers.
Peter Kirn - January 6, 2021
DIY + Unusual Gear Tech
Arturia recreates Oberheim OB-Xa – and it’s somehow even more massive
Arturia today has unveiled a software reproduction of the epic OB-Xa – and it might feel as powerful in 2020 as the original did in 1980. I would presume there are two major markets for remakes and clones of past synths. You’ve got people wanting to use the instruments of some of their favorite artists. […]
Peter Kirn - May 19, 2020
Music tech Software Stories Tech
Behringer adds a 4-osc Moog; here’s everything they’re cloning now (late 2019)
Peter Kirn - November 25, 2019
Gear Music tech Stories Tech
Techno symphonies: Watch Carl Craig make synthesis an ensemble art
Peter Kirn - August 20, 2018
Gear Music Music tech Tech
Arturia now let you add classic filters and preamps to anything
Peter Kirn - March 8, 2018
Music tech Software Tech
Behringer teases Oberheim, Roland remakes; hints at production delays
Peter Kirn - January 10, 2018
Gear Modular-Analog Music tech Stories Tech
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