Roland AIRA System-1 Plug-Out Synthesizer Review

Posted on Tue 04 November 2014 in entries • Tagged with review, roland, roland aira system-1, synth, system

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They say "Small ones are more Juicy". After 30 minutes alone with the new Roland System-1 synth, I pretty much reckon they are right. Beautifully illuminated, and showing off its new Alpha Dial style Mod wheel, she waits for eye contact, then whispers "touch me! do it now, take me …


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Which Komplete Is For You?

Posted on Wed 03 September 2014 in entries • Tagged with guide, how to, Komplete 10, native instruments komplete, NI, synth, synths, what komplete package should i buy?, which komplete is best

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With Komplete 10 offering more than ever before, there are many ways you can get the latest version depending on what you own already. This guide will help you choose the right product to get you up to version 10.

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Amazing Software Deals!

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NOVATION MININOVA REVIEW

Posted on Wed 28 November 2012 in entries • Tagged with mini keys, mininova, Novation, synth, synthsiser, ultranova

Novation MininovaYou can read more reviews like this, listen to Tony’s productions, purchase synth patches and more at his personal site -> Tony Long Music.

NOVATION MININOVA - INTRODUCTION

I do love Novation synths and I am still very happy with my Supernova II rack that I picked up for a good …


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ROLAND JUPITER-50 REVIEW

Posted on Tue 16 October 2012 in entries • Tagged with jupiter-50, roland, synth, workstation

Roland Jupiter-50You can read more reviews like this, listen to Tony’s productions, purchase synth patches and more at his personal site -> Tony Long Music.

ROLAND JUPITER-50 - INTRODUCTION

Yes, I finally have a Roland Jupiter-50 in my mitts and I can't wait to take put it through its paces to find …


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NOVATION MININOVA VIDEO

Posted on Thu 11 October 2012 in entries • Tagged with mininova, Novation, synth, ultranova

Novation MiniNovaRecently, Chris Calcutt from Focusrite Novation was kind enough to come into our pro-music superstore and give a fantastic demo of the brand new MiniNova - a compact synth with the same powerful sound engine as the popular UltraNova! Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuL2r1Bsn4c

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NOVATION MININOVA

Posted on Wed 29 August 2012 in General News • Tagged with mininova, Novation, synth

Novation MiniNovaHere's one for all you synth heads out there! Novation have announced a brand new miniature 18-voice synthesiser with the same sound engine as their popular UltraNova synth - introducing the MiniNova!

The MiniNova is a compact synthesiser that is equally at home on stage or in the studio. It comes …


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WALDORF BLOFELD REVIEW & DEMO VIDEO

Posted on Thu 09 August 2012 in entries • Tagged with analogue-modelling synth, blofeld, blofeld module, matt neal, synth, synthesiser, waldorf

Waldorf Blofeld ModuleMatt Neal discusses the pros and cons of the awesome analogue-modelling Waldorf Blofeld synth and finishes off with a demonstration of its sounds. Check it out in the video below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNpm8kVw22o

For more information on the Waldorf Blofeld, click the links below or give …


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SYNTH SECRETS - PART 2

Posted on Tue 31 January 2012 in entries • Tagged with bad company, bass, drum and bass, dubstep, ed rush, jump up, moan, noisia, optical, programming, spor, synth, synthesiser, techy

Get under the bonnet of your synth and stop relying on those presets with the sound-creator Joe Stachowiak's top tips…

HOW TO DESIGN YOUR OWN SYNTH SOUNDS

Hello again young apprentices! Back for more? My first 'Synth Secrets' article (read it here if you missed it) introduced you to …


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ROLAND SONICCELL REVIEW

Posted on Thu 26 January 2012 in entries • Tagged with module, roland, sonic cell, soniccell, sound, synth, synthesiser

You can read more reviews like this, along with Tony’s productions at his personal site -> Tony Long Music.

ROLAND SONICCELL - INTRODUCTION

I have often thought (and often said) that finding the right keyboard for performing 'live' is difficult in as much as you have to make some form of …


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