Synthesizers
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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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!
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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
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
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We invite you to have a first look at two products from Waldorf, which will be shown during the upcoming NAMM show in Anaheim this week on our website at B&H Photo Video: The Quantum synthesizer and STVC String Synthesizer and Vocoder.
Starting with Waldorf's wavetable technology, developed decades ago, the challenge has been
In the following video, Rob Rives compares several hardware synthesizers for anyone looking to acquire their first synth. This video explores analog versus digital and module versus keyboard. We showcase the Roland SE-02, the Waldorf Bloefeld, and the
Synthesizer enthusiasts and vintage keyboard aficionados are rejoicing over the release of Roland’s latest Boutique-Series synthesizer, the SH-01A, which faithfully recreates the sound of the original, but at a fraction of the cost. Roland employed Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) to create the behavior of the original analog circuits, right down to the fine details and odd quirks.
Some welcome additions to the original design include an
Eurorack enthusiasts take note: Softube has done it again. The well-regarded company has offered a new Modular toy for your sound-designing pleasure. This time, Softube has modeled a coveted piece of hardware from Buchla, giving you the Buchla 259e Twisted Waveform Generator. This software features two discrete
Roland has been making some serious waves with their Boutique Series synthesizers with micro-sized recreations of classic synthesizers including the JP-08, TB-03, and SH-01A synthesizers, as well as the TR-08 and TR-09 drum machines. In a departure from their typical Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology, which boasts electronic circuit modeling to achieve their super accurate emulations, Roland has teamed up with Studio Electronics to create the SE
Using the popular Sub 37 Tribute Edition as its foundation, Moog built the Subsequent 37 paraphonic synthesizer to be even better, by meeting the demands of players and power users. Like the Sub 37 Tribute Edition, it wears a classic and instantly recognizable Moog look, complete with wood side panels and an array of 40 knobs and 70 switches. Plus, it boasts new tweaks inside and out, improving playability, performance, and
The Subsequent 37 CV is a limited-edition redesign of the original Sub 37 Tribute Edition analog synthesizer with a modified signal path, an upgraded keybed for improved playability, a high-powered headphone amplifier, and assignable CV & Gate outputs for interfacing with large-format and Eurorack modular systems.
Like the original Sub 37 Tribute, the Subsequent 37 features mono or duo-phonic modes, a 37-note velocity-sensitive
Building upon the success of the original Circuit, Novation has announced their next-generation sequenced monosynth, the Circuit Mono Station. This paraphonic analog synthesizer originates from the Bass Station II and includes three sequencer tracks and 32 velocity-sensitive RGB pads. But what does “paraphonic” mean, you ask? A paraphonic synthesizer offers two independent oscillators, yet both oscillators share the same VCA, envelope,
The Toraiz AS-1 is a monophonic analog synthesizer and sequencer that is designed in collaboration with Dave Smith. The synth’s architecture is based on the DSI Prophet-6 synthesizer and features two voltage-controlled oscillators (VCO) with continuously variable waveforms including saw, triangle, and pulse wave shapes. There are two voltage controlled filters (VCF), a 24 dB/per octave low-pass filter that is capable of self
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Three new Elektron models, the Analog Rytm MKII analog/digital beat machine, Analog Four MKII analog tabletop synthesizer, and Octatrack MKII advanced sampler build upon the creative success of the original units by adding highly desired features that jibe with classic and modern production techniques.
Ideal for masters of the beats, The Analog Rytm MKII introduces sampling capability via two balanced 1/4" sampling inputs to 1GB