Klaus Schulze with his setup in the late 70s

via Wolfgang Palm of PPG"The top cabinet is filled with PPG modules, and he also used a PPG-custom keyboard."You can read about it site here (Googlish here). Relative News

Dave Smith Tetra with the Agile AmpKit+ iPad app and Peavey AmpKit LINK

YouTube via bambamstudio | January 08, 2011 | "Just fooling around for the first time. Is it a great movie? NO. Is it fun to play with an iPad and analog synths? YES!!"iPads on eBayiPod Touch on eBayAmpkit on eBay Relative News

The microDrum

"MicroDRUM is the most economical and simple to build MIDI drum trigger. It’s based on Arduino and can be used with a huge variety of e-pads / e-cymbals, up to 48 inputs! The output can be sent to a PC and converted to drum sounds through VST like BFD, Addictive Drums and Superior Drummer, etc. … The accompanying software allows features not found in any similar solution: a direct interface with Relative News

Open Labs announces SoundSlate PRO

For the first time ever, the music industry is experiencing a huge power surge thanks to 64-bit technology. The SoundSlate PRO combines the latest in computer technolgy with proprietary software and design, delivering the next logical evolution in... Relative News

NAMM Preview: Open Labs Intros SoundSlate Pro Music Computer

Open Labs is introducing the SoundSlate Pro rack-mountable music computer at the 2011 NAMM Show. Here’s what they have to say about the SoundSlate Pro: The SoundSlate PRO combines the latest in computer technolgy with proprietary software and design, delivering the next logical evolution in integrated music-creation and open-platform innovation. The SoundSlate PRO is your [...] Relative News

NAMM: ARTURIA Analog Experience THE LABORATORY

YouTube via Arturiaweb | January 13, 2011 |"Analog Experience THE LABORATORY takes everything good about the Player and Factory and adds new features that turn it into a full production suite! In addition to 3500 fabulous sounding presets made from the best synths ever, we've added 200 Scenes offering layers, beats, arpeggiation and more.And with everything assigned to the controller itself, Relative News

Talk Talk and the Realton Variophon

via Rick: "Two Talk Talk songs with multiple variphons:"Talk Talk - APRIL 5TH - 1986 YouTube via ColourOfSpring | November 16, 2007 | lyrics on YouTube"Album : The colour of springPiste : 4Année : 03.1986"Talk Talk - CHAMELEON DAY - 1986 ColourOfSpring | November 16, 2007lyrics"Album : The colour of springPiste : 7Année : 03.1986"You can find more info on the Variophone in this post, this post, Relative News

Vintage Yamaha EM-90A Amplifier Mixer with Built in Rhythm Machine

via this auction"Yamaha 70 watt amplifier/mixer, model number EM-90A. It is in very good condition with no major damage, though there are light signs of wear, like light scratches, scuffing and sticker residue. The manual is also included, but is meant for the EM-80, EM-100 and EM-150." Relative News

Audio Apps – The Mac App Store Day 1

// The Mac App Store has just opened, and the first day was an unqualified success, with the download of over a million apps. What will the app store mean for audio software, and the future of the Mac? We have a look at the audio apps available on Day 1. There has been concern expressed over whether the app store is right for audio. It isn’t the right platform (in its current state) for the sale of plugins. And there is concern about the huge margins Apple make from other people’s software. Yet there are already 76 apps in the “Music” category of the store. There are also fears about whether Apple will make the Mac a closed shop by forcing all apps to be sold through the app store at some point in the future. But that remains to be seen. For now, the Mac App Store is a convenient way for Apple users to discover, install and update software. Let’s have a look at what’s available. By the way, you install the app store on your Mac by doing a standard System Update from the... Relative News

[WinterNAMM 2011] Take a closer look at the Pioneer DDJ-S1 - Video

Pioneer and Serato yesterday introduced the DDJ-S1, a new DJ controller for Serato ITCH software. Combining Pioneer’s renowned DJ hardware design with world leading software development by Serato, the DDJ-S1 offers familiarity, innovation and... Relative News