Little Phatty by Moog
The Little Phatty, by Moog, is a monophonic analog synthesizer with 100 user editable presets. It was also the last product that Bob Moog had any impact on. This beautiful Moog Synthesizer is actually...
View ArticleThis is the Kaossilator
This is about the cutest thing I have ever seen. Those of you who know that my birthday is March 17th, you’re now informed of the item at the top of my list. Oh-em-gee! Fun pocket synthesizer [BB]
View ArticleFold & carry keyboard for me
I want the VAX77. I’m a rock star so I know that carrying instruments is always a problem. It has midi, usb, a small lcd, and a lot of synthesizer presets in there so you don’t need to set up the...
View ArticleWireless midi guitar is not really a guitar
I like the idea of controlling synthesizers with my guitar. It would be so great to do some sick solos with the sound of my Virus. Unfortunately this home made midi guitar has nothing to do with an...
View ArticleMuse Research unleashes the Receptor 2 for me!
The Receptor is a rack mounted computer that will let you use software plugins on stage. Muse Research recently released the Receptor 2 with more power and less latency. The only drawback is that it...
View ArticleAkai unleashes the MINIAK virtual analog synthesizer
The MINIAK from Akai Pro is a music production powerhouse featuring virtual analog and FM synthesis, sequencing, a built-in arpeggiator and vocoder. Akai teamed up with Alesis so unfortunately it’s...
View ArticleReview: The Elektron Machinedrum
The Machinedrum is not something you can easily acquire. It’s hard to find Elektron in your local drum machine shop – not that there are many drum machine shops out there but fortunately all their...
View ArticleVideo: Korg microKORG XL
The microKORG has been the world’s best selling synth. The new microKORG XL has the same great features as it’s predecessor plus a more capable effects processor, improved key response and a gooseneck...
View ArticleCrunchDeals: Native Instruments Komplete 5 for $399
Saving $750 on the ultimate software instrument and sound package is a good idea. Komplete 5 usally goes for $1149. The deal is available through July in limited stock so hurry up, don’t miss out on...
View ArticleDave Smith Instuments introducing Tetra
I always liked the sound and design of Dave Smith Instruments. The new Tetra is no exception. This compact polyphonic synth is basically 4 Mophos put in one box, making it similar to a mini Prophet....
View ArticleLEGO synth has you build your sound
Japanese artist / designer Yoshi Akai has quite the repertoire of zany instruments and synthesizers. Not only do they have a wicked steampunk aesthetic, but the control formats range from credit cards...
View ArticleMake the synths smaller, Korg! Smaller I say!
What was once applauded as the smallest synthesizer in the world, was stripped of that title this week at the Musikmesse show in Germany. All hail the rightful heir, Korg’s Monotron. With just over 1...
View ArticleReview: Korg Monotron
Since I have the Monotron it is my ultimate source of noise and fun. I’m able to make people scream in 6 seconds with it. It is the Gameboy for synthesizer fiends. Let’s see what the Monotron can and...
View ArticleMaking Beats: Man Invents 8-bit Chipophone From Old Organ Case
Here’s something pretty neat. A man by the name of Linus Åkesson has turned an old organ into an 8-bit synth. All the original tone-generating parts have been disconnected, and the keys, pedals, knobs...
View ArticleMeeBlip Community Synthesizer Is Made By Bloggers For Hackers
Bloggers Peter Kirn and James Grahame have come up with the MeeBlip, an open source virtual analog monophonic synthesizer. How can a hardware synthesizer be a community thing? For starters you have to...
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