FACT review: ROLI Blocks

Published on Apr 17, 2018 FACTmagazine

"New innovations in hardware design are making music production easier and more accessible than it’s ever been. Spearheading this revolution is ROLI, a UK startup that has challenged perceptions of electronic interfaces with its Seaboard RISE controller, a keyboard that responds to strikes, glides, slides and lifts like an acoustic instrument.

ROLI’s latest system, Blocks, aims to take this technology to the mainstream. This modular, snap-together collection of controllers can be used to make rhythms, play notes, generate chords and add effects, either by using them with Ableton Live, GarageBand and other compatible software or with ROLI’s own mobile app, NOISE.

With the recent introduction of the Seaboard Block and updated Lightpad Block M, we decided it was the ideal time to give Blocks and NOISE a go for ourselves in the first of a new series of video reviews from FACT’s Make Music section. Are Blocks as good to make music with as they look? Watch above to find out our verdict."

The Linn Drum In Action

Published on Apr 17, 2018 Doctor Mix

"Here's the amazing LM-2 Linn Drum in action."

LepLoop-Cosmic sequence

Published on Apr 17, 2018 Dziam Bass

"LepLoop-Cosmic sequence sound only from leploop!
http://www.nazzilla.com/lep-loop/"

Patching From Scratch | Ciat-Lonbarde Instruments

Published on Apr 17, 2018 HAINBACH

Support what I do by buying my music: https://hainbach.bandcamp.com/

iOS Moog Model 15 Tutorial - Expressive Sounds & Animoog

Published on Apr 17, 2018 iPad Music Apps

"Learn Modular Synthesis with iOS apps at https://subjectsound.com"

iTunes: Model 15 - Moog Music Inc.

Ghostradio Experience #10 ”Blue tide blues”

Published on Apr 17, 2018 ghostradioshow

"Enjoy:)"

Waldorf Blofeld, Strymon BlueSky & Timeline.

One To Watch: Daniel Bortz (EB.TV)

Published on Apr 16, 2018

"Daniel Bortz already has a solid discography behind him on labels like Suol, Innervisions and Permanent Vacation, with plenty more to come and he’s the latest to feature in ONE TO WATCH on Telekom Electronic Beats TV. Take a look into his studio in his Bavarian hometown of Augsburg, find out about his approach to producing plus his general creative mentality. For Bortz, techno is more than just a party, it’s also 'home, somehow a safe place to dwell.'"

Eurorack modulear, MFB Tanzbar & Tanzmaus, Akai MPC X, Arturi MicroBrute, Roland Jupiter-6, Clavia Nord Lead, Access Virus.

Custom KORG Monologue Desktop Making Of Video

Korg Monologue Analog Synth Mod Published on Apr 12, 2018 Make Something 2

"Turning a Korg Monologue Synthesizer into a desktop module with wood panels."

Follow-up to this post.

Jean Michel-Jarre - Oxygene Pt. 8 Live in San Jose

Published on Apr 16, 2018 Distortion Productions

"One of the pioneers of electronic music with a historic performance on April 15th, 2018 at the City National Civic in downtown San Jose."

Some synth spotting on the background screen including Roland gear, EMS SYNTHI, MacBeth Elements, and GRP system.

Be sure to see the following for more of the gear used on the current JMJ tour:

Roland Keyboard Rigs - On-stage with Stephane Gervais (Jean-Michel Jarre)
Roland Keyboard Rigs Jean Michel Jarre

Update:

Jean Michel-Jarre - Oxygene Pt. 8 Live in San Jose

Published on Apr 16, 2018 Distortion Productions

"One of the pioneers of electronic music with a historic performance on April 15th, 2018 at the City National Civic in downtown San Jose."

Earth Wind and Fire's Oberheim OB-8 Analog Synth?

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via this auction

via the seller: "This sale is for a vintage Oberheim Ob8 8 voice polyphonic analog synthesizer with factory midi. It’s in excellent cosmetic and working condition. It’s been cared for lovingly in a smoke free studio.

This particular OB8 was previously owned by Earth Wind and Fire, one of several they owned. After Maurice White passed, one of their techs was tasked with selling their extra gear; this was part of that sale."

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