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by Staff Writer · Posted
Among music producers, beatmakers, and musicians, Arturia has a solid reputation for delivering products that ignite new ideas, open new performance possibilities, and solve common technical challenges. This company’s latest offerings expand the AudioFuse line of audio interfaces and KeyLab-Series hybrid synthesizers to include exciting enhancements for all sorts of productions. Whether you’re a touring artist or a studio dweller, there’s something to see in these new goodies from Arturia.
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by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Fresh off its introduction at Moogfest 2019, Moog is releasing the Moog Matriarch, a 4-note paraphonic analog synthesizer that’s sure to inspire a whole host of synth-mavens in the coming days, weeks, months, and years.
This synth gives you a built-in sequencer, an arpeggiator, stereo ladder filters, and a stereo analog delay circuit. Without any patching, you can fashion lustrous, evolving harmonic progressions using the 49-note
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Novation has released firmware updates for several of its key products, and we’d like to tell you about it. First, the company issued a firmware update for its Peak polyphonic synthesizer. You’ll find 43 new wave tables, two more freely assignable modulators, a new Mod Matrix design that puts Sources and Destination on the same page, new envelope features, and more.
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
Building upon the success of the legendary Taurus Bass sound engine and in the familiar Minitaur form-factor, Moog has announced its latest creation: Sirin, the Analog Messenger of Joy. The limited-edition instrument features an adjusted frequency range, capable of reaching notes up to D8. Sirin empowers effortless expression through its classic knob-per-function design, compact form, and dedicated software editor.
Sirin will
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Yes, yes, yes, it's NAMM 2019 and Arturia has some cool new products for you! We at B&H are going to sell them—but we couldn't do so without a little announcement, a little amuse bouche, if you will, to whet thine insatiable whistle.
First, let's examine the MicroFreak, which bills itself as a sort of next-generation MicroBrute for our current epoch. This is a paraphonic synth with digital oscillators, analog filtering, and
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Just in time for NAMM 2019, Akai Professional—the famous manufacturer of the MPC—has made a big push into the world of computer-free music production. The Force bills itself as a stand-alone music production and DJ performance system, and that's just what it is: You can launch clips, play notes and chords, arpeggiate patterns, mix it all to your needs, easily trigger global effects, build entire live shows, and
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Just in time for 2019 NAMM, Korg has some exciting products for you, and we at B&H are happy to carry them. First and foremost, we've got the MILOGUE XD, a culmination of the MINLOGUE, MONOLOGUE, and PROLOGUE in one budget-friendly model. This is a 4-voice polyphonic analog synth, with 2 analog VCOs and a digital Multi-Engine. Poly, Unison, Chord, and ARP/LATCH modes are available, as is a 16-step polyphonic sequencer with step,
by Phillip Nichol… · Posted
Already a well-known name in the hardware synth game, Pittsburgh Modular offers a slew of synthesizers, controllers, and cases compatible with the popular Eurorack format. With the release of a welcome addition—the Structure 344 Eurorack Studio Command Center—comes a powerful way to integrate oodles of modules and bust out some special tricks in the process! So, what is it? Part desktop Eurorack enclosure, part mixer,
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
The Akai Professional MPK Mini is a popular MIDI controller indeed; with 25 synth-action mini keys, a four-way joystick-style controller, and some backlit MPC-style pads, the controller is perfect for mobile composers looking to bang out beats on the go. All you'd ever need is the MPK Mini and a corresponding computer.
But what if you don't have a computer? Or, what if you want to leave it at home? That's where Akai's new unit comes into play. Called the
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
Yamaha has announced the release of three new synthesizers, whose sound engine is based on the same technology powering the flagship MONTAGE. The MODX utilizes the Advanced Wave Memory 2 (AWM2) sample and synthesis engine, which incorporates data compression without sacrificing sound quality, as well as a pure Frequency Modulation (FM-X) synthesizer for the creation of modern sounding instruments and complex sound design.
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
With so many types of synthesis technologies available, it’s hard to know which way to turn for a specific sound. Wavetables synthesis was designed to produce natural tone-like sounds and was one the first commercially available instruments to harness the power of digital sampling. In this article, we’ll explore the ins and outs of wavetable synthesis and discover why, after all these years, anyone would still want to use wavetable synthesis.
History
Wavetable synthesis has a rich history and was the first “computer-” based synthesizer and the
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In this video, AB from B&H reviews five of the top synths available through B&H for $500 or less. He discusses the features of each and explains why some (or all) could be a great addition to your music-production ecosystem. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.
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AB takes a close look at Moog’s newest semi-modular synth, The Grandmother. He is joined by Nick from Moog, who gives demonstrations and in-depth explanations of the Grandmother’s many powerful features. Check it out!
We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.
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Our experts, “AB” Belinfanti and Andrew Eisele, from B&H, discuss the basics of modular synths, their origins, components, and how you can integrate them into your workflow. Eisele also gives a short performance to showcase some of the sounds that can be generated by these synthesizers. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
Are you looking to beef up your understanding of FM synthesis? Are you at a complete loss when sitting down to program an FM synthesizer? In this article, we’ll dive into the power of FM synthesis and demystify the complexity of this breakthrough technology.
History
The earliest record of Frequency Modulation synthesis can be traced back to the mid-1960s, when Don Buchla implemented the technology in his analog modular setups. Analog FM is a powerful sound-design tool, but it was difficult to keep it stable, especially when playing up and down