Syntheway has released Spherator FM, a frequency modulation synthesizer. Features: Four FM operators. Each operator includes a sine wave oscillator that has its own ADSR… Read More Read the full story
Why we love the music of Massive Attack
No other group in recent music history has become so instilled in British culture that Bristol-based group – Massive Attack. They formed in the late eighties and plied their trade around the clubs of Bristol. With the arrival of a new EP ‘EUTOPIA’ this month featuring Young Fathers, Algiers, and Saul Williams. It may worth…
How High is Your Roland IQ Winners Announced
It’s time to announce the winners of last month’s Roland interactive and immersive experience. Read on to see if it’s you. Despite being a little delayed we are pleased to finally announce we have now chosen, at random, the winners of our recent Roland interactive and immersive experience. Thank you to all 40,000 participants who…
Korg Unveil the Next Generation Volca Sample
Korg have added more memory, features, and connectivity options—including micro USB for sample loading—to their popular compact sampler. The Japanese company’s first product release of 2020 since the Wavestate is the new, upgraded Volca Sample. The original version of the sample-based drum machine was released in late 2014, and it has remained popular throughout its…
HoRNet updates MasterTool to v1.0.1
HoRNet Plugins has updated MasterTool, the automatic mastering plugin, to version 1.0.1. This update fixes some issues: Fixed random crash when exiting “learn” mode…. Read More Read the full story
Gearjunkies video – Yamaha TG-77 display foil replacement and sound demo
In this new video we show you the sounds of the amazing and underrated Yamaha TG77 tone generator workstation. But The post Gearjunkies video – Yamaha TG-77 display foil replacement and sound demo appeared first on Gearjunkies.com. Read the full story
Count Shelly, British Sound System Pioneer, Has Died
Count Shelly, Pioneer of British Sound System culture has died aged 88. Ephraim Barrett, AKA “Count Shelly”, passed away on August 16th. His death was confirmed by close friend Anthony “Chips” Richards, who described him as “a gentle giant.” A bricklayer and mason by trade, Count Shelly was a pioneer of British Sound System culture….
We need to talk about plague raves
As clubs in Italy and Spain close again amid rising COVID infections, Harold Heath wonders if it might be time for DJs and club culture to show some responsibility? The sound of the summer this year hasn’t been some super-fresh beat or a catchy ear-worm song from the clubs of Ibiza and the festivals of…