"An upcoming, official bio-doc on electronic music pioneer, Morton Subotnick. Fundraising NOW on IndieGoGo (from May 23 - June 21, 2017): http://igg.me/at/subotnickfilm
Waveshaper Media, the makers of 2014's acclaimed modular synthesizer documentary 'I Dream Of Wires,' is excited to announce that production is now underway for a new, official bio-documentary about revered avant-garde music composer, and electronic music pioneer, Morton Subotnick. Through a series of candid interviews and illuminating conversations with key figures from his past and present, "Subotnick" will provide an overview of this fascinating composer’s rich life and uncompromising career."
"2017 is a milestone year for revered avant-garde music composer, and electronic music pioneer, Morton Subotnick. It not only marks the 50th anniversary of his iconic 1967 album “Silver Apples of the Moon,” but also sees the premiere of “Crowds and Power,” a new multi-media tone poem for voice, electronic sound, and live imagery, commissioned by NYC’s Lincoln Center, and premiering there in July.
The new version of Circuit firmware feels much more creative. Circuit 1.5 focusses on increased expression of sequences and closer representation of live-recorded parts. It also enables instant preview of patches, making sound selection quicker and easier while jamming.
There are several features that are distinct improvements. The first is Fractional Gate: Novation has given the Gate sequencer six times more precision per step. Version 1.5 enables staccato steps to be programmed per-step and increases variance in melody creation.
The improved gate functionality makes it a great choice as a sequencer to drive a modular system, as well as it having two inbuilt synth engines (six-voice), and a sampler built-in.
Synth Patch Preview means that anyone can listen to synth patches directly from the selection view: poly patches play the root, third and fifth notes of the current scale and key, while mono patches play the root note.
Circuit 1.5 also features MIDI CC Send and Receive, which means MIDI CC data can be turned on or off to prevent any unwanted parameter changes. Circuit Mono Station also comes with MIDI CC Send and Receive, so what MIDI information is shared between both devices can be chosen.
The firmware is available via Components and Components Standalone on Mac or PC."
Chris Martirano from Kurzweil Demos the Forte 7 Digital Stage Piano at Kraft Music.
The Kurzweil Forte 88-key and Forte 7 76-key digital stage pianos are the most advanced keyboards to ever wear the Kurzweil logo. Flash-Play provides the Forte with a staggering amount of horse-power; 16 GB sample content with zero-loading time (including brand new Japanese and German Grand Pianos, Vintage '77 and '73 Tine Electric Pianos, Wurly, Clav, Harpsichord, Celeste, and much more...), heaping mounds of powerful DSP, and ultrafast performance. In addition, the Forte features twice the FX power Kurzweil has ever offered; a new UI with widescreen color LCD display; sliders with LED ladders; KORE64, PC3, and Artis series sounds; and dedicated master EQ and Compressor. Software Editors allow you to get deeper into editing and take control from your Mac/PC or iPad.
Be sure to check out Kraft Music's exclusive BUNDLES for the Kurzweil Forte digital stage piano that include great accessories you'll need to get the most out of this instrument. Whether you need just the essentials, or want to complete your setup for the stage or the studio, we have a money-saving package deal on the new Kurzweil Forte for you!"
Chris Martirano from Kurzweil Demos the Artis 7 Digital Stage Piano at Kraft Music.
Designed to be simple and powerful, the Kurzweil Artis digital stage pianos are all-in-one gig machines, with astonishing sound quality, 128-voice polyphony, 88-note hammer-weighted (Artis) or 76-note semi-weighted (Artis7) key action, and a user-friendly interface. Highlights of sounds in these instruments include a 9' German grand piano, KB3 ToneReal™ organs, 256 factory programs (including EPs, Clavs, strings, synths, horns, drums, percussion, guitars, vox, mallets, and more), and 256 factory multis. The Kurzweil Artis also features a global 3-band master output EQ, programmable physical controllers, and dedicated transpose buttons. The user interface includes comprehensive sound selection tools such as direct category and program/multi sound selection with assignable category default program/multi. You also get 10 dedicated, easily accessed front-panel buttons for 1-button recall of your most-used programs and multis.
Be sure to check out Kraft Music's exclusive BUNDLES for the Kurzweil Artis and Artis7 digital stage pianos that include great accessories you'll need to get the most out of these instruments. Whether you need just the essentials, or want to complete your setup for the stage or the studio, we have a money-saving package deal on the Kurzweil Artis for you!"
"Meet the brand new Moog Music Subsequent 37 CV, a limited edition redesign of the Sub 37 Tribute Edition. The Subsequent 37 CV features some unique upgrades from its predecessor including a modified analog signal path, four assignable CV outputs and two assignable Gate outputs for interconnectivity with larger modular systems, a new keybed and a high-powered headphone amplifier for use on stage."
"The SSI2144 reprises the SSM2044 of legacy chipmaker
Solid State Microtechnology, which many believe to be the best-sounding analog synthesis filter IC ever produced.
Based on Dave Rossum’s patented classic improved ladder topology, the SSI2144 allows rich tonal characteristics that showcase the very best attributes of subtractive synthesis.
The SSI2144 uses the same internal circuit as the SSM2044 but in a SSOP-16 package.
It is now available at DSP Synthesizers in single quantities for DIY projects.
There is also an adapter PCB for converting it to a DIP-16 SSM2044 replacement to upgrade or repair vintage synthesizers."
"This is the first part of my series on MIDI. In it we cover the basic idea of what MIDI is and how devices are connected together including how IN, OUT and THRU ports work, and the different types of MIDI connections."
"Time to move outside our comfort zone…
In a nod towards the artistic “happenings” and gatherings of the 1960s, the Library of Trinity College Dublin presents three nights of poets, music, sound effects, psychedelic projections and swirling quadraphonic sound in the Berkeley Library.
Curated by Richard Duckworth of the Department of Music, these events link the fifty years since the Moog synth was made commercially available with the opening of the Berkeley Library, and mark a radical departure from our usual events…
The nights have at their heart the classic Moog System 55 synthesiser – in Dublin as part of an upcoming Science Gallery exhibition – and we are very grateful to Paul Smith/Moog Sound Lab UK for its use. Each night will feature a 'Synth Petting Zoo' to get up close and personal with the rig."
