Showing posts with label Interviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Interviews. Show all posts
Sunday, May 10, 2026
How to Modular with Walker from Make Noise - Superbooth 2026
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Interviews, Make Noise, Superbooth
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Interviews, Make Noise, Superbooth
Interview: Dina Pearlman-Ifil, ARP-Synthesizer
video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag
https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/
"Ihr Vater Alan R. Pearlman war der Erfinder der weltberühmten ARP-Synthesizer. Im AMAZONA-Interview schaut Dina Pearlman-Ifil auf der Superbooth 2026 darauf zurück, wie sie das ARP-Universum als Kind wahrgenommen hat. Außerdem spricht sie darüber, wie der ARP Odyssey und der ARP 2600 vieles veränderten und gibt allen Zuschauern eine Botschaft mit.
00:00 – Vorstellung von Dina Pearlman-Ifil
00:33 – Wahrnehmung der ARP-Synthesizer als Kind
01:44 – Blick auf Alan R. Pearlman
02:35 – Dina Pearlman-Ifil über den ARP 2600
03:55 – ARP-Synthesizer in der weltweiten Musik
05:33 – Dinas Blick auf Neuauflagen der ARP-Synthesizer
07:11 – Dina Pearlman-Ifils Botschaft"
"Her father, Alan R. Pearlman, was the inventor of the world-famous ARP synthesizers. In this AMAZONA interview from Superbooth 2026, Dina Pearlman-Ifil looks back on how she perceived the ARP universe as a child. She also discusses how the ARP Odyssey and the ARP 2600 changed so much, and shares a message for all viewers.
00:00 – Introduction of Dina Pearlman-Ifil
00:33 – Perceiving ARP synthesizers as a child
01:44 – A look at Alan R. Pearlman
02:35 – Dina Pearlman-Ifil on the ARP 2600
03:55 – ARP synthesizers in global music
05:33 – Dina’s perspective on ARP synthesizer reissues
07:11 – Dina Pearlman-Ifil’s message"
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LABELS/MORE: ARP, ARPFoundation, Interviews, Superbooth
LABELS/MORE: ARP, ARPFoundation, Interviews, Superbooth
Interview: Heiner Kruse (Basswerk), Autor des Buchs "Modular Synthesizers", Musiker
video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag
"Heiner Kruses Buch „Modular Synthesizers“ erschien in Mai 2026 auf Englisch und ist als Nachschlagwerk und Einführung in die Welt modularer Synthesizer zu verstehen. Im AMAZONA-Interview spricht Heiner auf der Superbooth 2026 mit uns darüber, wie er als Musiker und Autor arbeitet und was ihn an Synthesizern fasziniert.
00:00 – Vorstellung von Heiner Kruse
01:07 – Wie Heiner zum Synthesizer kam
03:58 – Modulare Synthesizer für Anfänger
06:47 – Heiner Kruses Buch „Modular Synthesizers“
08:59 – Struktur und Aufbau des Buches
12:23 – Unterricht und Kurskonzepte von Heiner Kruse
15:02 – Unterschied zwischen Studio-Arbeit und Live-Musik
18:15 – Heiner Kruses Trauminstrument
19:56 – Auf welche Tools Heiner Kruse nicht verzichten möchte"
"Heiner Kruse’s book *Modular Synthesizers* was published in English in May 2026 and serves as both a reference guide and an introduction to the world of modular synthesizers. In this AMAZONA interview, conducted at Superbooth 2026, Heiner discusses his work process as a musician and author, as well as what fascinates him about synthesizers.
00:00 – Introduction to Heiner Kruse
01:07 – How Heiner got into synthesizers
03:58 – Modular synthesizers for beginners
06:47 – Heiner Kruse’s book *Modular Synthesizers*
08:59 – Structure and layout of the book
12:23 – Heiner Kruse’s teaching and course concepts
15:02 – The difference between studio work and live performance
18:15 – Heiner Kruse’s dream instrument
19:56 – Tools Heiner Kruse couldn’t do without"
Interview: Tom Whitwell, Music Thing Modular
video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag
"Der Brite Tom Whitwell arbeitete als Journalist für die BBC und entwickelt heute mit seiner Firma Music Thing Modular Synthesizer-Module. Das Besondere daran ist der Open-Source-Gedanke, damit alle seine Module so nutzen können, wie sie es möchten. Auf der Superbooth 2026 spricht Tom Whitwell im AMAZONA-Interview mit uns darüber, wie sein Weg in die Welt der Synthesizer aussah und wie er die Zukunft der Szene sieht.
00:00 – Vorstellung von Tom Whitwell
00:21 – Vom BBC-Journalisten zum DIY-Synthesizer-Entwickler
01:51 – Synthesizer mit Open-Source-Gedanken
03:49 – Was Tom Whitwell heute aus seiner Zeit als Journalist nutzt
04:30 – Community-Gedanke von Music Thing Modular
06:33 – Zukunft der Modular-Szene
07:30 – Pläne von Tom Whitwell"
"British native Tom Whitwell worked as a journalist for the BBC and today develops synthesizer modules with his company, Music Thing Modular. What makes his work unique is its open-source philosophy, which allows anyone to use his modules exactly as they wish. At Superbooth 2026, Tom Whitwell joins us for an interview with AMAZONA to discuss his journey into the world of synthesizers and share his vision for the future of the scene.
00:00 – Introduction to Tom Whitwell
00:21 – From BBC Journalist to DIY Synthesizer Developer
01:51 – Synthesizers and the Open-Source Ethos
03:49 – What Tom Whitwell Still Uses from His Time as a Journalist
04:30 – The Community Spirit of Music Thing Modular
06:33 – The Future of the Modular Scene
07:30 – Tom Whitwell’s Plans for the Future"
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LABELS/MORE: DIY, eurorack, Interviews, music thing, Superbooth
LABELS/MORE: DIY, eurorack, Interviews, music thing, Superbooth
Interview: Mark Verbos, Musiker und Entwickler
video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag
"Als DJ gestartet, baut Mark Verbos heute mit seiner Firma Verbos Electronics eigene Synthesizer-Module. Wie er dabei vorgeht, was für ihn besonders entscheidend ist und welche Rolle Synthesizer-Module von Buchla für ihn spielen, verrät Mark uns im AMAZONA-Interview auf der Superbooth 2026 in Berlin.
00:00 – Vorstellung von Mark Verbos
03:01 – Vom DJ über Buchla zum Entwickler eigener Synthesizer
07:25 – Sicht als Musiker
11:16 – Entscheidungen bei Verbos Electronics
14:31 – Ideen und Pläne von Mark Verbos
17:23 – Zukunft der elektronischen Musik"
"Starting out as a DJ, Mark Verbos now builds his own synthesizer modules through his company, Verbos Electronics. In this AMAZONA interview conducted at Superbooth 2026 in Berlin, Mark reveals his approach to the process, what factors are particularly crucial to him, and the role that Buchla synthesizer modules play in his work.
00:00 – Introduction to Mark Verbos
03:01 – From DJ to Buchla user to developer of his own synthesizers
07:25 – His perspective as a musician
11:16 – Decision-making at Verbos Electronics
14:31 – Mark Verbos’s ideas and plans
17:23 – The future of electronic music"
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Interviews, Superbooth, Verbos Electronics
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Interviews, Superbooth, Verbos Electronics
Interview mit Trovarsi & Devin von Weston Precision Audio auf der SuperBooth 2026 - Trivium
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Interviews, Superbooth, Weston
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Interviews, Superbooth, Weston
Saturday, May 09, 2026
The Story of Bastl Kalimba
video upload by Bastl Instruments
"Bastl Kalimba is our most ambitious project to date. It took us more than 3 years with countless redesigns, deep development and great people to make it a reality.
Bastl Crew 4ever ❤️
Big thanks to Oliver Torr, HRTL and Never Sol for being part of the story!
Get Bastl Kalimba Through Kickstarter now at early bird prices.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/..."
...and the result couldn't be better ❤️ #synth #sounddesign #electronicmusic #kalimba
video upload by Bastl Instruments
See the announcement post here, and additional posts here.
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LABELS/MORE: Bastl Instruments, Interviews, Superbooth
LABELS/MORE: Bastl Instruments, Interviews, Superbooth
BoBeats' Favorite Synths @ Superbooth // BEST OF SUPERBOOTH26
video upload by BoBeats
CONTENT
00:00 Welcome to Superbooth26
01:25 Modal Electronics are SO BACK!
02:25 A beautiful synthesizer
05:30 This is my favorite thing at SB26
06:50 Not just a new Sonicware Liven...
08:45 This synth was a lovely surprise!
09:30 I love the clicky buttons...
10:00 Whats up, Korg?
10:20 A clever FM groovebox!
11:22 A drum machine from space?
13:00 Checking in on Melancholytron
13:45 The TR-1000 Killer??!
15:00 An Affordable Buchla? In THIS ECONOMY???
18:41 A synth non-profit worth checking out
20:00 This synth is chaos in a box!
21:30 What Superbooth is TRULY about...
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LABELS/MORE: alan Instruments, Body Synths, Buchla, dadamachines, eurorack, FRAKnoise, ginTronic, Interviews, Korg, Majella, Modal Electronics, Nyström, Polyend, SONICWARE, Superbooth, Synthux Academy, Twisted Electrons
LABELS/MORE: alan Instruments, Body Synths, Buchla, dadamachines, eurorack, FRAKnoise, ginTronic, Interviews, Korg, Majella, Modal Electronics, Nyström, Polyend, SONICWARE, Superbooth, Synthux Academy, Twisted Electrons
Friday, May 08, 2026
Slim21 Continuum Deep Dive with Haken Audio - Superbooth 2026
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LABELS/MORE: Haken, Interviews, Superbooth
LABELS/MORE: Haken, Interviews, Superbooth
Thursday, May 07, 2026
SUPERBOOTH 2026 - This Is Our Main Focus Now!
video upload by MusicStoreTV and KEYBOARDS
"🎹 Farewell to SuperBooth and a new focus for the future!
Andreas Schneider, known as HerrSchneider, is stepping down from the active organization of SuperBooth after more than 25 years. In our interview, he tells us what he wants to focus on in 2027 and why it's so important to him to inspire the next generation with synthesizers and music, especially in schools and for children.
An inspiring glimpse into the vision of a true music pioneer!"
Wednesday, May 06, 2026
The synth that shapes SCALER’s sound
video upload by Novation
"*This video contains flashing images that may affect photosensitive viewers.*
We caught up with Bristol-based band @SCALERBAND to find out more about their sound and the workflow behind their live session.
We collaborated with SCALER to bring you performances of Broken Entry, Mirage, and Cold Storage from their latest record; watch via the link below.
But after the band’s live session, we spoke with Alex Hill and James Rushforth about their live electronic setup. In this video, the band explain in depth how they brought together this live setup and how it all works in unison, blending electronics, metal inspired guitars, and dreamy vocals. Featuring Peak as the beating heart of their live synth sounds, alongside the Launch Control and Launch Control XL they take you through their unique live session setup.
Watch the live session here: • Scaler - Endlessly Live Session" [below]
Discover the Peak: https://novationmusic.com/products/pe...
Explore our Launch Control range: https://novationmusic.com/launch-cont..."
Chapters:
0:00 - Introducing SCALER
0:23 - Alex from SCALER's Electronics rig
1:57 - Cold Storage Synth Sound
3:38 - How the Cold Storage arpeggiator line is made
4:46 - How the Novation Peak's Animate drives the performance in Broken Entry
6:47 - Using the Peak's oscillators and effects for Mirage's sound
8:47 - Blending the Peak with the Oberheim TEO-5
10:10 - Building SCALER's live rig
Scaler - Endlessly Live Session
video upload by SCALER
"This video contains flashing images that may affect photosensitive viewers.
Scaler live in session performing tracks from their second full length, Endlessly.
Tracklist:
00:00 Cold Storage
05:08 Mirage
08:46 Broken Entry"
Monday, May 04, 2026
Genki's CEO On How The €4990 KATLA Synthesizer Was Made
video upload by mylarmelodies
"Here's how KATLA was made - recorded at the Synth & Pedal Expo London (plus sounds at the end!). Katla is a unique synth - inspired by a titanic volcano in Iceland, with a huge gritty vibey sound. It literally has volcano in it(!) And after this interview, I thought about it a lot. Because behind the scenes, I've been working on a product and so much of what Óli said here resonated with my own experiences. I was really struck by how open, candid and frank Óli was, and I think there's huge value in learning from their journey. Hope you find this interesting!
Note that there was the Hackney half marathon happening in the background with people shouting and whooping constantly throughout the chat - but Izotope RX to the rescue!"
MORE ON KATLA
▶︎ It's since sold out, but there is a waitlist! https://genki.is/katla
VISIT THE LONDON SYNTH & PEDAL EXPO NEXT YEAR?
▶︎ https://synthandpedalexpo.com/london-...
CHAPTERS
0:00 A Volcano In A Synthesizer?
01:03 Depression, Iceland & A Big Idea
02:11 Nobody Knew What They Were Building
04:31 Fake Deadlines & Soccer Moms
06:09 The Godfather Of The Project
08:00 How Do You Sound Like A Volcano?
09:32 Spending Big & Hoping It Works
11:20 Linux, ARM Chips & Why Digital?
12:45 Who Actually Has Final Say?
15:50 4:30am Hack Sessions In Iceland
18:16 Trusting Creatives When Life Hits
21:28 We Were Beginners. We Didn't Know.
23:48 The Secret Ingredient: Grease
26:16 Where Does The Lava Come From?
29:23 Why Does This Cost £5,000?
34:11 Two Years, 100 Units, A Baby
36:50 Mylar Playing Katla Afterwards
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LABELS/MORE: Genki, Interviews, London Synth n Pedal Expo
LABELS/MORE: Genki, Interviews, London Synth n Pedal Expo
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Meet Dina Pearlman, Daughter of ARP Inventor
video upload by Metamyther
"Dive into the legacy of the ARP synthesizer in this longform interview with Dina Pearlman, daughter of ARP founder Alan R. Pearlman. She shares rare insights into the history of ARP, its most famous users, and its enduring impact on today’s synthesizer design. Revisit the golden age of early synthesizer design."
The Alan R Pearlman Foundation: https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org
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LABELS/MORE: ARP, ARPFoundation, Interviews
LABELS/MORE: ARP, ARPFoundation, Interviews
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Sawtooth Stack Origin Story featuring Barry Schrader
video upload by Verbos Electronics GmbH
"A look at the Sawtooth Stack from inspiration to performance. Featuring interview footage with Barry Schrader and performance clips from @OoraMusic @LucasMarchal (DC11), Pietro Coquinati and Mark Verbos."
https://barryschrader.com
https://barryschrader.hearnow.com
https://barryschrader.bandcamp.com
Check out my exclusive interview with Barry Schrader here, and additional posts here.
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LABELS/MORE: documentaries, eurorack, Interviews, Verbos Electronics
LABELS/MORE: documentaries, eurorack, Interviews, Verbos Electronics
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Signal Flow Podcast Ep3: Playing live with Serge & GRM Tools Atelier (in quad)
video upload by Signal Sounds and Tom Churchill
"In this episode, Luke breaks down his setup for a recent live performance at GLOSS (the Glasgow Library of Synthesised Sound), which involved GRM Tools Atelier, Max for Live, and a two-panel Serge Paperface system (hand-built by Tom). We also round up a few new arrivals in the showroom, including the UDO Audio DMNO, ASM Hydrasynth and Shakmat Modular Ballista Blast, and share a few recommendations.
Get in touch with questions, feedback and suggestions via signalflow@signalsounds.com
Some of the gear discussed:
https://www.signalsounds.com/udo-audi...
https://www.signalsounds.com/asm-levi...
https://www.signalsounds.com/shakmat-...
Recommendations
La Synthèse Humaine: / @lasynthesehumaine6932
Innis Chonnel & Loris S. Sarid: https://lorisssarid.bandcamp.com/albu...
Elori Saxl & Henry Solomon: https://elorisaxl.bandcamp.com/album/...
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:21 UDO Audio DMNO
03:22 ASM Leviasynth
04:44 Fairfield Circuitry Placeholder
10:11 Shakmat in-store & Ballista Blast
13:58 Luke on live performance
37:18 Tom on live performance
46:08 Recommendations & outro"
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LABELS/MORE: ASM, Interviews, Serge, Shakmat, UDO
LABELS/MORE: ASM, Interviews, Serge, Shakmat, UDO
One To Watch: TUNEGIRL – Modular, Techno & Detroit Influence (Electronic Beats TV) - Subtitles
video upload by Telekom Electronic Beats TV
"Info: Subtitles available in english, french and spanish!
Tunegirl is no stranger to the modular synth scene and has been on our Electronic Beats radar for quite some time. For this video, we visited her at home in Melle, Germany, to talk about her journey, her love for techno and Eurorack, and her passion for Detroit techno.
In recent years, Tunegirl has become a familiar face at Superbooth and is now performing at larger festivals like Awakenings. With heart and soul devoted to techno, she continues to carve out her own path while balancing music with a regular job.
Tunegirl proves that it’s never too late to break through.
Special thanks to Superbooth for the live video footage.
See you at Superbooth 26 – https://www.superbooth.com"
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Interviews, Superbooth
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Interviews, Superbooth
Saturday, April 18, 2026
The Man - The Legend: Dave Rossum Talks Filter Design
video upload by Groove Synthesis
"Bob invited the iconic filter chip designer Dave Rossum to our booth at NAMM to talk about his filter designs. Caution: It gets super nerdy!
In the video, Dave shares the incredible story about how he came up with the design for the 2040 filter on a napkin over lunch with Tom Oberheim, how he avoided stepping on Bob Moog's toes when designing the 2144 filter, and what the sonic differences are between these two chips.
Groove's Bob Coover also talks about his thought process behind choosing the filters for the 3rd Wave Advanced Wavetable Synth. It's all about the grease and the groove!
Learn more about the 3rd Wave Advanced Wavetable Synth here: https://www.groovesynthesis.com
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction by Bob Coover
00:35 How Dave Rossum Developed the 2144 Filter Chip
02:54 Filter Design on a Napkin: The Story of the 2040/2140 Filter
04:07 The Differences between the 2140 And 2144 Filters
07:26 Why Bob Chose the 2140 Filter for the 3rd Wave"
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LABELS/MORE: Groove Synthesis, Interviews, Rossum Electro-Music, SSM
LABELS/MORE: Groove Synthesis, Interviews, Rossum Electro-Music, SSM
Clacktronics Interview London Synth and Pedal Expo 2026
video upload by Take the Fear out the Gear
"Hi everybody this time we bring you the Clacktronics Interview London Synth and Pedal Expo 2026"
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LABELS/MORE: Clacktronics, eurorack, Interviews, London Synth n Pedal Expo
LABELS/MORE: Clacktronics, eurorack, Interviews, London Synth n Pedal Expo
Thursday, April 16, 2026
UVI Vintage CASIO Legacy | Exclusive interview featuring Cosmo Synthesizer Prototype
video upload by UVI
"We sat down with Hiroshi Iwase, who spent over four decades shaping Casio’s approach to electronic instruments. In this exclusive interview, he shares insights into the vision behind Casio’s synthesizers, their role in making electronic music more accessible, and the legacy they continue to hold today.
Video credits : Anthony H. / Pauline B.
_________
Discover the new Vintage CASIO Legacy - Legends of Digital Instrument
https://www.uvi.net/vintage-casio-legacy
A premium collection built to honor a generation of iconic instruments, while unlocking their full potential in a modern workflow. With six classics, a Multi groove engine, deep editing, and a huge preset library, it’s a uniquely CASIO sound world for today’s producers, composers, and sound designers."
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LABELS/MORE: Casio, Interviews, Soft Synths, UVI
LABELS/MORE: Casio, Interviews, Soft Synths, UVI
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Sound That Shaped Music | Minimoog Model D | Bob Moog Tribute Edition
video upload by Moog Music




"A Limited-Edition Piece of Synth History. https://inmusic.to/y65ybz6e
In 1970, the Minimoog Model D redefined modern music-making as the first portable, performance-ready analog keyboard synthesizer—bringing the Moog sound to artists worldwide. This tribute edition honors that legacy and the visionary spirit of Bob Moog.
For artists like Gary Numan, Jimmy Jam, and Mark Mothersbaugh, the sound of the Minimoog Model D was a catalyst. Loved for its warm, analog tone and intuitive, straightforward design, this timeless synthesizer’s influence transcends genres and generations. Its distinctive basses, soaring leads, and classic filter character established the Model D as the archetype of what artists and listeners still imagine when they think of the synthesizer.
This limited-edition production run features a custom quartersawn oak wood enclosure, a unique back-panel decal, and an included SR Series travel case, along with 100% analog circuitry and all the modern functional enhancements from the instrument’s 2022 release.
To honor Dr. Bob Moog’s legacy and impact on modern music technology, $500 from each unit sold will be donated directly to the Bob Moog Foundation, supporting the Moogseum, Dr. Bob’s Sound School, and the preservation of the Bob Moog Foundation Archives.
Learn more about the Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Model D: https://inmusic.to/y65ybz6e
Video featuring:
Gary Numan
Jimmy Jam
Danz CM / Synth History
Heavy Mellow
Mark Mothersbaugh
Michelle Moog-Koussa
Lamar Mitchell"
"A Special Run of an Iconic Instrument
We designed this limited-edition production run with intentional details that commemorate Bob Moog's earliest synthesizer models. The instrument features a custom badge that uses a metal photo-anodization process, which harkens back to the modular panel graphics found on the System 55, System 35, and Model 10 synthesizers, as well as select early R.A. Moog Co. Minimoogs. The instrument features a custom quartersawn oak wood enclosure, a unique back-panel decal, and an included SR Series travel case, along with 100% analog circuitry and all the modern functional enhancements from the instrument’s latest reissue.
Each Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Model D synthesizer is assembled by hand in our North Carolina production facility, and only 500 in total will be built by our small team."
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LABELS/MORE: BMF, Interviews, MOOG, New Synths, News
LABELS/MORE: BMF, Interviews, MOOG, New Synths, News
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