The synths and electronic gear that defined Krautrock
This article, created by Adam Douglas, appeared on Reverb.com. Please note…
(Updated) Superbooth ’23
Update March 8, 2023: Superbooth ’23 just sent us this update:…
(Updated) Node – Singularity
Update March 6, 2023: We have added the press information and…
Schallwelle Elections 2022 – The results
February 27th, the Schallwelle Elections and award ceremony 2022 took place….
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(Updated) Kraftwerk – Tour 2022-2023
Update: March 23, 2023: many more dates for 2023 have been added. For more info…
Gospel – New Hammond Sound Project
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(Updated) db2fluctuation festival Belgium – May 27th, 2023
Update March 22, 2023: The line-up has changed a bit, also find the db2fluctuation bandcamp…
(Updated) Tangerine Dream – EU dates added
Update March 19, 2023: More dates have been announced by the TDI management: April 26…
AntennA Festival – March 24 & 25
The AntennA Electronic Music Festival will again take place this year. There will be a…
Awakenings – March 18, 2023
We got this info through Gary Wright: “Now it has been officially announced, I can…
The White Chapel Project (Live music)
“The White Chapel Project” is an initiative of Simonshaven resident Dirk Nusink together with Remy…
Pyramid Peak – live in Iserlohn
Axel Stüpplich informed us: “We are pleased to announce that this year Pyramid Peak will…
Music
Jonn Serrie – Elysian Lightships
The new album by Jonn Serrie Elysian Lightships is available as of January 27, 2023….
Klaus Schönning – Subterraneans
Klaus wrote: “Experiences make an impression. Impressions inspire. Inspiration can be translated into creativity such…
Systers in Synths – Medusa
Dina Pearlman, daughter of Alan (ARP) Pearman informed us about the following: “Lisa Bella Donna…
Kitaro – the Epic collection (DVD box)
Domo records, Kitaro’s record label, released a DVD box set Kitaro – the Epic collection….
(Updated) Node – Singularity
Update March 6, 2023: We have added the press information and some pictures from the…
Sparks team up with Cate Blanchett
Sparks have shared the first single and title track of their forthcoming album, The Girl Is…
Møtrik new release – Køan
In Zen Buddhism, a koan is a riddle with no answer meant to puzzle the…
Mike Oldfield – recordstore day release – Opus One
This year marks the 50th year of Mike Oldfield’s epochal ‘Tubular Bells’. To celebrate, on…
DIY
Joel Thurman’s MFOS project
Some time ago I found out about Joel Thurman, who’s building an MFOS synthesizer. I…
Pi in Electronic Music
This Tuesday (March 14, 2023) it will be international Pi-day again. Pi (often represented by…
Build an ARP Odyssey yourself
The new ARP Odyssey FS Kit from Korg offers enthusiasts a unique opportunity to build their very own ARP Odyssey…
Mike Beecher on playing the 3800 and 5600s synth
We found the original book written by Mike Beecher on playing/programming the Maplin 3800 and…
(Updated) Maplin 5600 demonstration
Update January 30: Johan Dunér has uploaded a couple of new video’s on the Maplin…
The 8 bit 64 Commodordion
We found this nice video from Linus Åkesson who built an accordion from Commodore 8-bit 64…
Build your own 1V/Octave VCO
We noticed this interesting article on Allaboutcircuits . It was created by Robin Mitchell in…
Elektor Vocoder – Part 3 – German articles
We are setting up an archive for the Elektor Vocoder. Together with Dirk VandenBerghe –…
Magazines
New Order – Blue Monday (9) – Classic Pop Magazine
I was, and still am, impressed by the track Blue Monday, by New Order. I…
Groove – New website & shop
Groove Unlimited, Electronic Music retailer for a years, run by Ron Boots, launched a new…
The fine art of Voltage Control – Studio Sound 1971
We found this article in a vintage Studio Sound magazine, April 1971. Interesting reading with…
Sound on Sound – Free issue
The UK magazine Sound on Sound offers a lot of interesting articles for synth lovers….
Synmag #95 out now
Synmag (Synthesizer Magazine) issue #95 is out now. More info here. Aodyo Anyma Phi Fast modulares…
Electronic Sound magazine – Neu!
Issue 93 of Electronic Sound Magazine is out for some weeks now, and although I…
Modul8 – A new magazine on electronic music
A new magazine on electronic music is born, created in Australia. Currently there is not…
Synthesizer Magazine #94 out now
The Synthesizer Magazin #94 will be available from September 30, 2022 here. digital Yamaha MODX+75%…
Software
Bonami – vintage computer museum (NL)
Bonami Museum shows impressive computer history. In the Bonami SpelComputer Museum you will not only…
East West string machine
We found this review on EastWest’s string machine on Musicradar. Please note that (c) of…
Waldorf Streichfett – softer then ever…
Waldorf Music has turned its vintage-inspired hardware string Synthesizer Streichfett into a plugin for macOS…
Arturia MS-20 filter (free)
Arturia have revealed Filter MS-20, an effects plug-in which uses the company’s True Analog Emulation technology to…
(Updated) Moogerfooger plugins
Update: December 20, 2022. We received this message from Mark from Higherhz. He directed his…
Fullbucket – Korg PE-2000 strings machine.
PECS is a software instrument for Microsoft Windows (VST2/VST3/CLAP) and Apple macOS (VST2/VST3/CLAP/AU) based on the…
Cherry Audio – What do you dream of?
Cherry Audio is famous for their great (and affordable) software synthesizers. They have now announced…
Roland Jupiter-4
This review, written by Si Truss, of the original Jupiter-4 and its Roaldn cloud (polyphonic)…
Artists
(Updated) Kraftwerk – Tour 2022-2023
Update: March 23, 2023: many more dates for 2023 have been added. For more info…
The making of Songs of Faith and Devotion
This article about the making of Depeche Mode’s Songs of Faith and Devotion is published…
Gospel – New Hammond Sound Project
If you like the sound of Hammond organ(s) then this might be of interest to…
(Updated) db2fluctuation festival Belgium – May 27th, 2023
Update March 22, 2023: The line-up has changed a bit, also find the db2fluctuation bandcamp…
Lisa Bella Donna
I was not really aware of the works of Lisa Bella Donna, but after finding…
(Updated) Tangerine Dream – EU dates added
Update March 19, 2023: More dates have been announced by the TDI management: April 26…
Awakenings – March 18, 2023
We got this info through Gary Wright: “Now it has been officially announced, I can…
The White Chapel Project (Live music)
“The White Chapel Project” is an initiative of Simonshaven resident Dirk Nusink together with Remy…
Gear
(Updated) Superbooth ’23
Update March 8, 2023: Superbooth ’23 just sent us this update: Disclaimer from Synthforbreakfast.nl: we…
Build an ARP Odyssey yourself
The new ARP Odyssey FS Kit from Korg offers enthusiasts a unique opportunity to build their very own ARP Odyssey…
Roland SH-4d – Future Retro Synth
Roland has launched one of its more intriguing products in a while: the SH-4d. This…
Behringer Jupiter – JT 2
Behringer have announced that whilst they work on their full key version of the Jupiter…
Taiga – New Pittsburgh modular synth
Pittsburgh Modular have announced the upcoming release of Taiga, a semi-modular three-oscillator paraphonic synthesizer. Capable of functioning…
Ten best hardware synths of 2022 – Musicradar
Musicradar.com recently published this feature of ‘best synths of 2022 – as decided by you’….
Waldorf Streichfett – softer then ever…
Waldorf Music has turned its vintage-inspired hardware string Synthesizer Streichfett into a plugin for macOS…
Arturia MS-20 filter (free)
Arturia have revealed Filter MS-20, an effects plug-in which uses the company’s True Analog Emulation technology to…
Exhibitions
Harmonikamuseum Zwota
Thanks to Hainbach for this tip! “The wonderful collection of vintage electronic instruments of the…
Bonami – vintage computer museum (NL)
Bonami Museum shows impressive computer history. In the Bonami SpelComputer Museum you will not only…
Hamamatsu Museum of Instruments – Japan
We found another interesting museum with a Vintage Synth collection. The Hamamatsu Museum of Musical…
Retro computer sale – February 26th
The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge (UK) organises a retro computer sale on Sunday…
Deutsches Museum – München
If you are living near München, or if you are planning an Oktoberfest visit, or…
Join this tour through EMEAPP
Join EMEAPP’s Executive Director, Drew Raison, on a rare tour of the Electronic Music Education…
Patching Sound – Understanding modular synthesis
The Moogseum just launched a new part of their exhibition “The Moogseum is thrilled to announce an…
Huge vintage sale by Audio Technic Switzerland
We found this interesting company collecting and restoring the most wanted Vintage Synthesizers and audio…
Vintage
Mark Mothersbaugh vintage synth collection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-izS9AG2C3Q The bright green, circular building of Mutato Muzika in Los Angeles is easy to…
Harmonikamuseum Zwota
Thanks to Hainbach for this tip! “The wonderful collection of vintage electronic instruments of the…
PERU – Live in Heerenveen
Jan van Althuis, one of the organisers of the Heerenveen concert of Peru, contacted us…
PERU – Live in Nieuw Lekkerland
We found a video (in two parts) of Peru Live performances. Recorded during their concert…
(Updated) PERU – Live in Zwijndrecht
Update February 21, 2023: we asked Rob Papen about his memories of this show… “I…
Michelle Moog-Koussa – Remembering Herb Deutsch
This remembrance was posted today at the website of the Bob Moog foundation. Michelle Moog-Koussa,…
Projekt Elektronik
Projekt Elektronik is a Berlin based electronics company, still in existence these days, having roots…
Mike Beecher on playing the 3800 and 5600s synth
We found the original book written by Mike Beecher on playing/programming the Maplin 3800 and…
Podcasts & Radioshows
(Updated) Klaus Schulze interview in Echoes – 1982
Update March 10, 2023: The 2nd part of the interview is now also available. Another…
ARPchives Live! – With Herbie Hancock
On October 18th of 2022, Herbie Hancock sat down with d’ARP (Dina Pearlman-Ifil, daughter of…
(Updated) Brainvoyager – Electronic Fusion.
Update October 23, 2022: NOW AVAILABLE on MIXCLOUD: radio show ELECTRONIC FUSION episode #372, hosted…
Echoes – Albert Glinsky interview
In the latest issue of ‘Echoes’ John Diliberto talks with Albert Glinsky about his book,…
Echoes – Featuring Jan Hammer
Jan Hammer has a new album out: Seasons part 2. And he will be guest…
Modul33 – Radioshow
Uwe Saße, Christian Gorsky and Rainer Lauer are the hosts of Sundaytunes, one of the…
Polly Scattergood – Electronically Yours
Friday’s (August 26th) unique Electronically Yours episode features the sublime and unusual talents of singer/songwriter…
(Updated) Cosmic trip – travel in space while you’re on Earth
Update August 24th, 2022: Due to popular demand…. the video is in German, but you…
Alfa Centauri
Jonn Serrie – Elysian Lightships
The new album by Jonn Serrie Elysian Lightships is available as of January 27, 2023….
Pyramid Peak – live in Iserlohn
Axel Stüpplich informed us: “We are pleased to announce that this year Pyramid Peak will…
Mark Jenkins – Concert series 2023
Mark Jenkins informed us about his forthcoming series of concerts: Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells for…
(Updated)New album: Akikaze – Global textures
Update February 12, 2023: the new album is available now from the Groove shop. Ron…
Larry Fast interview – 1987
This interview with Larry Fast, created by Mark Jenkins, appeared in Sound on Sound magazine,…
Christmas present – Patrick Kosmos
Jan Mathieu was one of the first musicians involved with the career of Patrick Kosmos….
Intelligentsia – Alien_55
The new album Alien_55 by Intelligentsia has seen the light…. the title of this music…
Schönwalder, Broekhuis, Keller – the Vlagtwedde tapes
Manikin Records announced a brand new album by Schönwalder, Keller & Broekhuis: MRCD 7113 Broekhuis,…
Articles
The making of Songs of Faith and Devotion
This article about the making of Depeche Mode’s Songs of Faith and Devotion is published…
Conny Plank – the Potential of Noise
One of the greatest studio engineers and record producers of the 20th century, a world…
The synths and electronic gear that defined Krautrock
This article, created by Adam Douglas, appeared on Reverb.com. Please note that all (c) are…
New Order – Blue Monday (11) – Official video
I was, and still am, impressed by the track Blue Monday, by New Order. I…
Vince Clarke on Mute
This interview with Vince Clarke, created by Matt Smith, appeared in the Electronicsound magazine, Jun…
Ed Buller on producing Suede
This interview with Ed Buller, created by Alice Gustafson, appeared in Headlinermagazine.net, issue 8 (Feb…
Kraftwerk – continuing to inspire and innovate.
This article about Kraftwerk appeared in the Uncut Electronic Pop Ultimate Genre Guide, some time…
Suzanne Ciani – Pinball machine Xenon
In 1979, Suzanne Ciani was commissioned to provide sounds to the pinball machine game Xenon,…
Books
Oli Freke – Synthesizer Evolution
The pretty little volume Synthesizer Evolution by Oli Freke is published by Velocitypress. This small…
Mike Beecher on playing the 3800 and 5600s synth
We found the original book written by Mike Beecher on playing/programming the Maplin 3800 and…
The man who electrified pop stars.
This story about Bob Moog was found in the (Swiss) Neue Zürcher Zeitung, related to…
New Order – Blue monday (7)
I was, and still am, impressed by the track Blue Monday, by New Order. I…
Jean Michel Jarre – Paris La Defénse 1990
For sure this was a breathtaking concert in Paris. Where you there amongst the millions…
New Order – Blue monday (6)
I was, and still am, impressed by the track Blue Monday, by New Order. I…
Synthesizer Evolution – Oli Freke
Book – SYNTHESIZER EVOLUTION: FROM ANALOGUE TO DIGITAL (AND BACK) by Oli Freke. From acid house…
Moog foundation – Synthesizer pioneers calendar
Moog foundation offers an interesting item in their shop …. “We are proud to announce the…
Electronic Music in the Netherlands
The White Chapel Project (Live music)
“The White Chapel Project” is an initiative of Simonshaven resident Dirk Nusink together with Remy…
Aurora – by Nova (Peru) – 1982
About Peru and Nova – we almost forgot this one! Look at young (Red) Peter…
Rob Papen’s route to success
This article/interview was created by Michel Scheijen in April 2020, and appeared on his website…
PERU – Live in Heerenveen
Jan van Althuis, one of the organisers of the Heerenveen concert of Peru, contacted us…
PERU – Live in Nieuw Lekkerland
We found a video (in two parts) of Peru Live performances. Recorded during their concert…
(Updated) PERU – Live in Zwijndrecht
Update February 21, 2023: we asked Rob Papen about his memories of this show… “I…
Dutch Electronic Masters Music Festival 2
August 26, the 2nd edition of the Dutch Electronic Masters festival will take place. With…
(Updated)New album: Akikaze – Global textures
Update February 12, 2023: the new album is available now from the Groove shop. Ron…