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This was the home of the company during its modern creative peak, where it introduced instruments like the Mother-32, Subharmonicon, DFAM, Grandmother, Matriarch, Animoog, the Claravox Centennial Theremin, their modular reissues and more.… Read More Moog Music Moving Out Of Its Iconic Asheville BuildingView the full article

The new synth builds on PM’s Taiga synth module, adding full-sized keys, additional modulation, a unique modular expansion bay, and more.… Read More Pittsburgh Modular TAIGA Keyboard ReviewView the full article

ALM/Busy Circuits has introduced the CIZZLE, a dual digital 'phase distortion' VCO, inspired by classic Casio CZ series synthesizers.… Read More New CIZZLE VCO Brings Classic Casio CZ Sound To EurorackView the full article

The sample bank was created by synthesist Alex Ball, who carefully sampled every note of a Polymoog 280A set to its Vox Humana setting.… Read More Bob Moog Foundation Announces Vox Humana Sample Bank For KontaktView the full article

The MIDI-CI Profile for MPE specification makes it possible for artists to perform independent gestures for each musical note, with up to three dimensions of expression.… Read More MIDI-CI Profile For MIDI Polyphonic Expression Specification Now AvailableView the full article

Are you looking to promote your music through Spotify playlist curators? Then you’ve come to the right place. In the world of music promotion, Spotify plays an absolute essential role. And at the center of that world are playlist curators. These actors can get your song in front of thousands, if not million of people. […] The post Spotify Playlist Curators: Top 5 Websites to Reach a New Audience appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

The Hcard-101 serves as a seamless replacement for discontinued Korg "MCR-03" RAM card. It boasts the capacity to store up to 126 banks of data, all without concerns about battery lifespan and potential data loss.… Read More HyperSynth Hcard-101 Memory Card Brings Massive Memory To Vintage Korg SynthsView the full article

SampleScience has introduced the release of Super Lynn Drums, a virtual instrument inspired by the vintage drum machines of Linn Instruments, including the LM1, LM2, Lin 9000 and Linndrum.… Read More SampleScience Intros Super Lynn Drums, A Virtual Instrument Inspired By Vintage Linn Drum MachinesView the full article

Projekt has released Structures from Silence (40th Anniversary Remaster), a reissue of Steve Roach's ambient classic, with limited edition LP, 1CD, & 3CD formats.… Read More Steve Roach’s Ambient Classic ‘Structures From Silence’ Gets 40th Anniversary ReissueView the full article

Developer Marko Krueger has updated R-KONTROL, a dedicated iOS controller for Bitwig Studio.… Read More Bitwig Remote Control App R-Kontrol Updated to v1.5, Here’s What’s NewView the full article

Ableton has officially released Live 12, the latest update to its popular DAW ...

Though the sampling specs are lo-fi by today's standards, the FZ-1's hybrid architecture adds additive and subtractive synthesis, letting you create a wide range of interesting sounds.… Read More Casio FZ-1 Sampling Synthesizer Hands-On DemoView the full article

'Berlin Waves' features patches and sequences inspired by the analog sounds of '70s Berlin School music, especially synthesist Klaus Schulze.… Read More Berlin School Style Analog Sounds For The Korg Opsix SynthesizerView the full article

"It’s a kind of pixel-level control for music,” according to the developers. … Read More Adobe Teases AI-Powered ‘Photoshop For Audio’View the full article

Synesthesia AR puts an array of audio tools into users' virtual space, including a Chord Analyzer, Tuner, Spectrogram, Waveform, VU Meter, and Equalizer.… Read More Synesthesia AR Brings Augmented Reality Audio Tools To Apple Vision ProView the full article

In his latest video, synthesis Matt Johnson (Jamiroquai) explores the SOMA Laboratory COSMOS Drifting Memory Station.… Read More Cosmos Drifting Memory Station “Gives Instant Frippertronic Vibes”View the full article

This video captures some rare footage of Harald Bode, credited by many with inventing modular synthesis in the 1950s.… Read More Rare Interview With Synth Pioneer Harald BodeView the full article

Image-Line has announced that it has teamed up with Native Instruments to bring bundles of NI's effects and virtual instruments to FL Studio.… Read More FL Studio & Native Instruments Bringing NI Effects, Instruments To FL StudioView the full article

After teasing its release last fall, Ableton has released the new Ableton Live 12 software – available for purchase on the company’s website and downloadable via your Ableton account if you’ve pre-ordered the program. The company has also published a series of how-to videos, to get to know the program’s major feature updates and additions. It’s […] The post Ableton Live 12 is here: new Performance Packs, sounds, MIDI tools + a refreshed workflow and more appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Synthesist Jexus is back with a new sound library that showcases the sonic possibilities of the Arturia Polybrute synthesizer.… Read More 200+ Sounds For The Arturia Polybrute SynthesizerView the full article

Here's a look at the history of the Moog Polymoog, how it works, and how Gary Numan adopted one of the presets to help define his sound.… Read More The Moog Polymoog, The ‘Gary Numan Synth’View the full article

Here's an in-depth review of the Analogue Solutions Ample synthesizer.… Read More Analogue Solutions Ample Hands-On ReviewView the full article

MIDI Goblin is an open source patch saver, arpeggiator, auto-chord, arp-note, sequencer and MIDI LFO.… Read More Open Source MIDI Goblin An Arpeggiator, Sequencer, Chord Generator, Patch Saver & MoreView the full article

In the ever-evolving landscape of electronic dance music (EDM), digital synthesizers play a crucial role. Offering an array of sounds and functionalities, these instruments are key to crafting the unique textures and tones that define EDM. This guide will navigate you through the world of digital synthesizers, highlighting their importance and how to make the most of them in your productions. View the full article

Ableton today announced the availability of Live 12, a major update that adds new MIDI tools, support for alternate tuning system, new modulation options, workflow improvements, better accessibility and more.… Read More Ableton Live 12 Now Available, Here’s What’s NewView the full article

Here's a deep dive into the Roland JX-08 synthesizer.… Read More A Complete Guide To The Roland JX-08 SynthesizerView the full article

The new synth builds on PM's Taiga synthesizer, adding full-sized keys, additional modulation, a unique modular expansion bay, and more.… Read More Pittsburgh Modular Intros Taiga Keyboard, With Eurorack Modular Expansion BayView the full article

Kansas City-based jazz trumpeter Alberto Racanati performs live, with a rig featuring a combination of Roland and Elektron gear. … Read More Jazzy Live Jams For Synths & TrumpetView the full article

Both synths feature an updated version of the company's Dynamic Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology (V.A.S.T.).… Read More Kurzweil K2061, K2088 Synthesizers Bring Back V.A.S.T. Synthesis Using Today’s TechnologyView the full article

The Serato + Roland TB-303 Bass Line / TR-606 Drumatix Control Vinyl is both a time capsule and toolkit, honoring Roland’s iconic 303 and 606 synthesizers.… Read More Roland & Serato Celebrate 303 Day With Special Edition 303 + 606 VinylView the full article