Rhodes Electric Piano
While many of today’s electric pianos are sampled or use some type of synthesis or modeling technology, the Rhodes is a true electromechanical... Read more »
Keyboard News
Jun 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Jun 5, 2008, 12:00 AM
Arpeggiators on the Beat
This may seem to be a “no-brainer,” but it’s actually so simple that it is often overlooked. A quick way to lay down a basic beat to create a... Read more »
Jun 3, 2008, 8:00 AM
Want a New (Software) Juno 60?
The Juno line of keyboards included Roland’s first affordable polyphonic synthesizers. They were so good that many are still in use today!... Read more »
Jun 3, 2008, 8:00 AM
It’s June: Time for a Blistering Offer from Native Instruments
If you own any DAW, here’s a heads up on a exceptionally hot, limited-time offer from Native Instruments. Their Komplete 5 Crossgrade can now be... Read more »
Jun 3, 2008, 8:00 AM
GearFest Breaks Records, Thrills Attendees!
The largest, most ambitious GearFest in Sweetwater history took place this past Saturday, May 31st. Musicians, engineers, and producers from all... Read more »
Jun 3, 2008, 12:00 AM
Adding Richness to a Rhythm Guitar Track
While most guitar players look forward to their solo, veteran studio pros will tell you that the rhythm guitar part, which is heard through the... Read more »
Jun 3, 2008, 12:00 AM
Rate/Level Envelope Generator
Some synthesizers go beyond the simple ADSR envelopes. A perfect example is a type of envelope generator in which the actual envelope shape is... Read more »
May 29, 2008, 12:00 AM
Envelope Tracking
Also called keyboard rate scaling. This function changes the length of one or more envelope segments, depending on which key or note on a... Read more »
May 28, 2008, 8:00 AM
Updates and Upgrades
Moog Music has just announced the release of the newest operating system for the Little Phatty Stage Edition. Version 2.0 includes such... Read more »
May 28, 2008, 12:00 AM
SynthAxe
This unusual guitar-like MIDI controller appeared late in 1986. It was designed by Bill Aitken and manufactured in England. It had a neck with... Read more »