24 Results for "DX7"
Behringer continues the rumour mill with prototypes and an update
Behringer decided to try a different delivery style over the weekend, teasing two possible future products and updating us on anotherLet It All Out: How To Sound Like Tears For Fears
Tears For Fears are known creating some of the most widely loved songs of all time. We look at their process and some of the gear they used.40 Years of the DX7 – Ring Those FM Bells!
The Yamaha DX7 went on sale for the first time on May 29th, 1983. To mark this significant anniversary, we take a look at how it came to be.Japanese Giants: The History of Yamaha Synthesizers
09 Apr in Synths
In this series, we look at the Big Three Japanese manufacturers that have changed music. First up: the history of Yamaha synthesizers.
Who’s Your Dada?: How To Sound Like Cabaret Voltaire
Cabaret Voltaire evolved from obscurity to becoming one of their generation's most influential electronic music acts. We find out how!The Best FM Synths for Music Production
07 Apr in Synths
Looking for a way to get into FM synthesis? We've selected some of the best FM synths with both sound design and song-creation tools.
Introducing Steinberg Absolute 6 and Halion 7
Steinberg has now introduced the Absolute 6 bundle and Halion 7 sampler workstation with significant new features for music production.Mutable Instruments adds DX7 mode to Plaits and a load more algorithms
07 Dec 2022 in Synths
Émile Gillet drops a huge update onto the Plaits algorithmic oscillator. The 8 new models include a 2-voice, 6-operator DX7 FM engine.
Making a Christmas anthem for charity: How to sound like Band Aid
We take a look back in time to 1984 and find out about the instruments used in the making of Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?How to sound like Jean-Michel Jarre
22 Oct 2022 in Synths
As one of electronic music's early exponents, Jean-Michel Jarre is an inspiration for many. We check out some of his favourite synths!
Deal: Native Instruments FM8 is just USD 10 until early September!
Native Instruments FM8 sale rages on at Plugin Boutique! FM8 is a detailed recreation and overhaul of the Yamaha DX7's FM synthesis engine.MicroDexed: an 80s home studio in a Teensy box
17 Jun 2022 in Synths
Floyd Steinberg is at it again with MicroDexed which offers 2 DX7s, a VA synth, drum computer, piano, audio tracker and effects in one tiny box.
MiniDexed: Run 8 DX7s on a Raspberry Pi for free
20 Apr 2022 in Synths
Floyd Steinberg shows us how to run 8 instances of the DEXED free DX7 plugin as MiniDexed on a Raspberry Pi with minimal setup and hardware accessories.
Korg Volca FM: 2nd-gen comes with 6 voices, MIDI Out, and more
14 Apr 2022 in Synths
The 2nd-gen KORG Volca FM looks the same, but has many improvements: 6 voices, more memory, a new reverb effect, MIDI output, and more!
Plogue Chipsynth OPS7 bit-accurate emulation of the DX7
24 Sep 2021 in Synths
The latest Chipsynth from Plogue takes on the classic 6-operator FM synthesis as found in the Yamaha DX7 and aims for complete accuracy.
XILS-Lab KaoX: Takes on the GS1 and evolves it in chaotic hybrid directions
12 Apr 2021 in Synths
KaoX is a virtual instrument inspired by a classic piano-like FM synthesizer wrapped up in virtual analog and pushed through chaotic algorithms.
Endless DX7 sounds from an AI-driven cartridge generator – for free!
03 Jun 2020 in Synths
The ultimate way to deal with the incomprehensible DX7 is to get an artificial intelligence to program it for you - "This DX7 Cartridge Does Not Exist" has you covered.
Build yourself a DX7 with the XFM2, a 64-voice, 2-part, 6-operator FM synthesizer!
24 Feb 2020 in Synths
The XFM2 is a huge synthesizer in a tiny space that has 4 times the capacity of the previous version. They've upgraded the audio quality, simplified the build and given us all a DX7 kit for $99.
Hypersynth release Hcard memory cartridges for DX7 and D-50 synthesizers
09 Jan 2019 in Synths
Store up to 6400 patches in 100 banks on these new Hcard memory cartridges for the Yamaha DX7, DX7-II and Roland D-50. They come complete with the factory library and many more sounds.
Free sampled DX7 synth for your iPad and the ability to make your own
07 Dec 2017 in Synths
AudioKit have started the ball rolling with their DX7 instrument but they've made it open source and are inviting you to build your own sample-based instrument for iPad and sell it in the App Store.
Arturia releases V Collection 6 and includes Buchla, Fairlight and DX7
Arturia's V Collection 6 bundle of vintage and classic instruments expands to 21 sound making machines and over 6000 presets. New to the party are the Buchla Easel, Yamaha DX7, CMI Fairlight and a Clavinet.Bastl’s 60Knobs controller for Sonic Potion’s LXR drum machine arrives
31 Aug 2017 in Synths
60Knobs (or SixtyKnobs) is Bastl's long awaited controller and expansion programmer for Sonic Potion's 6 voice LXR drum machine. All 60 knobs come in a bag as part of the kit - get soldering!
Korg launch the Volca FM
10 Mar 2016 in Synths
Will it fill the FM hole in your life? You'll have to wait until May to find out.