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Derrick — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:56:10 +0000

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New! Vintage Synth Insiders Group (VSIG Member Area)

Derrick — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:08:17 +0000

Hey Everyone, We are in the process of setting-up the Vintage Synth Insiders Group (VSIG). This is a FREE Member's Only area of the site and newsletter that will give you access to a host of information on vintage synths, mods, manuals, and more. It will be changing frequently, so check back often.

Unique Ways of Controlling Your Synth

Derrick — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:21:52 +0000

Let's take a look at alternative input devices for synthesizers, rather than the standard keyboard. Although these unique devices are not always able to control every aspect of a synth, they provide unusual methods of modifying particular aspects of a sound, and make a great addition to any synthesizer setup. First on the list is the [...]

Comparison of Current Modular Synths – Part 2

Derrick — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:27:48 +0000

Following on from the previous article, here are the other major modular synthesizer companies worth considering: Modcan – modcan.com: Beautifully designed and extremely expensive, the Modcan modular system is a delightful selection of ever-so-slightly eccentric modules which generally sound excellent. The product range is divided into the older ‘A’ range and the newer, prettier ‘B’ range depending [...]

Comparison of Current Modular Synths – Part 1

Derrick — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:27:36 +0000

In the first of a two-part series, we will be taking a look at the currently available modular synthesizer brands, and what each has to offer. Please note that I haven’t included ‘every’ current producer of modular gear out there, just the ones who have a reasonably good reputation and selection of modules. Analogue Solutions – [...]

Introduction to Modular Synthesizers

Derrick — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:26:58 +0000

Modular synthesizers are one of the oldest types of synthesizers around, as well as being one of the most expensive and interesting. The philosophy of a modular synth is that it is made up of modules which are interchangeable, allowing new modules to be added with ease, as well as the customization of existing modules. [...]

Dedicated Effects for Synth Players

Derrick — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:26:44 +0000

While guitarists get all the fun with their ever-increasing number of effects pedals, there’s a worryingly small selection of ‘proper’ hardware effects for us neglected keyboard players. The two requirements I personally need for an effect to be suitable is that it must be rack mountable, and have stereo outputs and inputs. The 2nd of [...]

Types of Synthesizers

Derrick — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:26:02 +0000

Here's a list of the main categories most (if not all) music synthesizers fall into. When putting together a studio or live rig, it is often useful to have a selection of various keyboards to produce a wide variety of different sounds - so this list may give you a few ideas of what to [...]

Basic Digital Synthesis Methods

Derrick — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:25:42 +0000

While at college, I found a lot of interesting information about digital synthesis, so that’s where my inspiration for this article comes from. So far we’ve looked at ‘standard’ analogue approaches to sound synthesis, as well as a bit of FM synthesis because everybody likes a bit of DX7 ‘E-Piano’ now and then, and now [...]

Introduction to Vocoders

Derrick — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:25:10 +0000

Vocoders are an instantly recognizable synthesizer sound, having been used in popular music since the 1960s. They allow you to ‘talk like a robot’, which while fun, is often not musically useful. However, used properly within a song they can work well, and add a (now rather retro) techno-effect to a piece of music. So [...]