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Friday, January 25, 2019

John Chowning, Mark Verbos, and Dave Smith at NAMM


Thought this was a great shot.

via @SequentialLLC:

"Synth Legends! Thanks to John Chowning and Mark Verbos for visiting the @sequentialLLC room! #prophetx #prophetxl #namm2019"

John Chowning is the man who invented/discovered FM synthesis in 1967 at Stanford University.

via Wikipedia:

"Chowning is known for having discovered the FM synthesis algorithm in 1967 (Johnstone 1994; Schottstaedt 0000; Chowning 1973). In FM (frequency modulation) synthesis, both the carrier frequency and the modulation frequency are within the audio band. In essence, the amplitude and frequency of one waveform modulates the frequency of another waveform producing a resultant waveform that can be periodic or non-periodic depending upon the ratio of the two frequencies.

Chowning's breakthrough allowed for simple—in terms of process—yet rich sounding timbres, which synthesized 'metal striking' or 'bell like' sounds, and which seemed incredibly similar to real percussion. (Chowning was also a skilled percussionist.) He spent six years turning his breakthrough into a system of musical importance and eventually was able to simulate a large number of musical sounds, including the singing voice. In 1974 Stanford University licensed the discovery to Yamaha in Japan (Mattis 2001), with whom Chowning worked in developing a family of synthesizers and electronic organs. This patent was Stanford's most lucrative patent at one time[citation needed], eclipsing many in electronics, computer science, and biotechnology."

NAMM: Roland Boutique [Episode 114]


Published on Jan 25, 2019 CatSynth TV

"We drop by the Roland both at NAMM 2019 to check out a few of the Boutique synths that we have been curious about.

The D-05 is a recreation of the classic Roland D-50 Linear Synthesizer.
The SH-01A models the SH-101 analog synth
The TR-08 recreates the TR-808 drum machine (aka "the 808").

For more NAMM coverage, please subscribe to this channel and visit www.catsynth.com."

NAMM 2019 part 3 - IK Multimedia, East West, Dubreq Stylophone, Novation


Published on Jan 25, 2019 SynthMania

- IK Multimedia: new SampleTank 4
- East West: new sample libraries
- Dubreq: new Stylophone Gen R-8
- Novation: new SL MkIII controller keyboard

Namm 2019 - Korg Volca Drum


Published on Jan 25, 2019 Ask.Audio

Namm 2019 - Korg Volca Modular


Published on Jan 25, 2019 Ask.Audio

Namm 2019 - Korg Minilouge XD


Published on Jan 25, 2019 Ask.Audio

Namm 2019 - Waldorf Kyra


Published on Jan 25, 2019 Ask.Audio

NAMM 2019 Behringer Odyssey No Talking


Published on Jan 25, 2019 sonicstate

"Another demo from the Behringer event in LA, no talking Odyssey - expected availability March 2019"

NAMM 2019 Behringer MS-101 No Talking


Published on Jan 25, 2019 sonicstate

"Ok so not really NAMM as the Behringer event was in LA, but we had someone attend and grab some sound examples of the new MS-101 which we hear is coming in March"

NAMM 2019 Korg Volca Drums


Published on Jan 25, 2019 sonicstate

"Korg's new Volca Drums with Nick Kwas"
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