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Resurgence of Hardware on RetroThing

One of my favorite blogs, Retro Thing has a post up on the resurgence of hardware at NAMM.

"The recent development of stupidly powerful and stunningly affordable personal computers caused many people to loudly declare that hardware music synthesizers are a dying breed. It's true that software has virtually obliterated the low end of the market, but there were some fantastic "real" synthesizers at the 2007 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim last week."

It's interesting to think of hardware as retro. James definitely has a point. I have to admit, before the show I had pretty low expectations. It was great to see all the hardware shown this year.

Synth

flickr by Sandro O.o.

Korg MicroKorg

Don't Forget to Brush Your Teeth

flickr by michiel berk aka NL.

Novation X-Station

GMedia Virtual String Machine Video on Sonic State

Title link takes you there. Don't miss the easter egg. : )

EMS Rehberg on EMS Synthi

Title link takes you to a post with a sample of the EMS Rehberg soft synth on EMS Synthi. The verdict? It actually sounds close.

Previous Rehberg psots

NAMM via Amateur Chemist

Title link takes you to some images and thoughts of this winter's NAMM on Amateur Chemist. There are two videos of the E-MU modular pictured.

Silver Star Organ Record Radio Combo

This is a shot from the previous set. I think this one deserves it's own post. : )

via ben of mus-ok.

Ben Moves

Ben of mus-ok sent me some great shots of gear he is moving. Check out this sea of bubble wrap! Title link takes you to the set of shots which includes the EML 101, 200, and 400, a Future Retro 777, Sherman Filterbank, Korg MiniKorg 700, Roland SVC-350 and more.

The Waldorf-User Frequently Asked Questions

Title link takes you there.

Update: according to Till "Qwave" Kopper in the comments of this post, this image was taken by none other than Boele of SCD. : )