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Roland JD-Xa Synthesizer (analog + digital!) + Aira MX

the JDXA synth is the „large“ version of the new series that the JD Xi leak looked ahead on – and looks like this: btw – Roland breaks it’s own rules not to use „old technology“ to have an analog circuit integrated! and we ALL did not even consider Roland will ever make analog again! including myself ;) NAMM 2015: Roland\'s New JD-XA – Big Daddy Of JD-XiDieses Video auf YouTube ansehen it has an analog and a digital part of a sound (layer). quite classic layout and knobs –…

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Synthileaks II: Korg SQ1 Step Sequencer, MS20M Desktop (flat design), Korg ARP Odyssey Updates

SynthiLeaks II pre NAMM 2015 brings us: the 1 Voice, (2015)  Korg MS20M Analog Synthesizer this is what you get when you did your 2hrs work – all assembled – see the above link for all parts of that kit: which is a rack or desktop MS20 without keys (seems to be a kit, m is for „module“ in the meaning of „expander“) rumour: switch between old and new filter type on MS20M? the MS20M is totally superior to the normal MS20: it has: • OSC Sync (VCOs) • FM (VCOs) !! • Filter Switch…

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Aschersleben – Analog Synth Meet 2014 – „Analoge Kunst“

video from the synths shown at „Analoge Kunst“ (analog art) Exhibition in 7.-9. 11. Aschersleben, Germany <– some images are in here (for users of the forum) – behind all that are Marienberg (Modular Synths – also shown at our SynMag Booth) and Retrosynth – known for his videos! Analoge Kunst – Aschersleben 2014 (Synth exhibition)Dieses Video auf YouTube ansehen  

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Klangsynthese / OldSchool Synth Workshop am 27.09.2014 in Köln mit Moogulator

Wer Lust hat, kommt vielleicht hier mal vorbei.. EMS – Alle Termine – Analoge Klangsynthese und OldSchool Synth Workshop am 27.09.2014 in Köln. FB Event ist hier Datum: 27.09. (Samstag)Uhrzeit: 12:00 – 18:00 UhrPreis: 99,- Euro 6 Plätze Themenüberblick: • Grundlagen Klangsynthese ohne zu viel „Physikblah“ • Praktischen Beispielen und Interaktion mit allen Teilnehmern • Oszillatoren, Filter, Hüllkurven, LFOs • Verbindungen der Oszillatoren über Sync und, je nach Skills der Teilnehmer, auch FM und Ringmodulation • Umsetzung der Sounds die man im Kopf- oder irgendwo gehört hat • Eigenheiten zu verschiedenen…

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Akai & Alesis storming the studio – new APC 40 Mk2, new Analog Drum Machine Rhythm Wolf with Bass Synth

New APCs – all more portable – so better for live-people. and a special „mini“ version that responds to Novations Mini-Launchpads. The new APC40 mk2 will be at the same price tag as before. The mini version is at 119€ and seem like the APC20 or a launch pad plus faders which is a very good combination if one can set them to set steps and values of MIDI CC, Notes etc. Also new is a key-version of the APC Mini ! http://youtu.be/hDmUNYfwBVk • Akais Rhythm Wolf – Analog Bass Synth…

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Spectro Audio – CV Toolkit – Volta, Silent Way and … CV-Control Helper

This is the 3rd „commercial“ software to control your analog CV and gates with – after Stretta showed off his solution to control his modulars by using the DC offset of his audio interface instead of a dedicated MIDI-CV interface to get higher resolutions. later Motu (the only interfaces that have DC offset without hardware modification) released Volta. And after that, Silent Way by Expert Sleepers put out not only plug ins but also hardware helpers for non-DC-offset-interfaces like RME etc. So there you get the ES Module Series – that…

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App as LFO – Brute LFO + CV Control via App – Trigger Box

UPDATE: Free App to control CV/Gate Synths via Phones Jack from the iPad (or iPhone): Trigger Box. What’s New in Version 1.1 – Added the option to have two individual sequencers running on each stereo channel – Added an in app store for additional sequencers – Added a new step sequencer to the in app store – Small user interface and timing improvements and something similar – released earlier: BruteLFO: this app generates an LFO on the iPhone for an analog synth (in this case a Minibrute) via phones jack ->iTunes…

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Koma RH301 Clock Utility/Sync Tool – the rhythm workstation MIDI / DIN Sync and LFO

the new RH301 is made for syncing everything from the MIDI, digital and analog world, including an internal LFO, dividing the clock and a Roland DIN Sync to and from MIDI – so this is a nice sync box to hook up (analog) synths, modular stuff, MIDI gear and control it with the dbeam-style proximity controller and set the clock and division incl all there is as control voltages..   description (without connecting things) the official info is this: KOMA Elektronik announces the RH-301 Rhythm and Utility Pedal! New pedal…

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