A decade ago came the Obscura 8-bit Chiptune Synth mark 2, offering retro video game sound by emulating Nintendo NES / Famicom and C64 sounds. This monophonic MIDI synth enables that gorgeous eightbitness to be created without the need for programming or software installation. It works simply by attaching a […]
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Mention Kawai, and most people think of high-end, high quality acoustic and digital pianos. Mention Atari and MIDI, and those with a smattering of music tech history knowledge will think of the groundbreaking MIDI-port-enabled 16 bit Atari ST. Not immediately obvious is the fact that Kawai dabbled in the synthesiser […]
Musicians with any interest in electronic instruments and computers are now very familiar with music software, much of which has become increasingly able with the development of faster and more powerful computers. DAWs (Digital Audio Workstation) and other software are commonplace and we take them for granted. Step back over […]
The love for the Commodore 64’s SID chip continues unabated thanks to its warm 8-bit goodness which still evokes the feels, especially for those who had a C64 back in the day. One of the latest additions to the SID love is the launch of SIDLab, a live DJ/remixing tool […]
Rockit Kit In 2012 this 8 bit synth kit appeared on Kickstarter. The Rockit 8 bit synth kit was designed to be an inexpensive open-source project, allowing musicians to create a range of 8-bit sounds, while hackers and electronics enthusiasts would be an engaging electronics project and platform for synth […]