Polymoog? No, no, no .. out of the question … never-ever! That’s what I thought for years. Until Uncle Sigi called in 2024. He had fulfilled a late childhood dream… Read More
Moog Polymoog Synthesizer – an auralesque miracle
GRP A10 – the new monster-synth from Italy
15 years after the legendary GRP A8, which was built in 2009/2010 in a small edition of 23 units, the Italian company is once again announcing a “monster” studio synthesizer:… Read More
SUPERBOOTH25 – Synth Expo Berlin (Part 1)
This is THE event in Germany when it comes to synthesizers. Once again this year, over 200 exhibitors set up their stands. The relaxed audience moving through the corridors and… Read More
SUPERBOOTH25 – Synth Expo Berlin (Part 2)
After visiting the crowded Moog stand in Part 1 of our report … … we’ll continue in the synth section. As expected, the Arturia PolyBrute 12 aroused great interest …… Read More
Book Recommendation: Zawinul – Ein Leben aus Jazz
This year’s Christmas reading is of a special nature. On the one hand, it is in German only (our title translation: Zawinul – A Life Of Jazz). On the other… Read More
Polymoog – it doesn’t get any more VINTAGE than this
A short detour to the Polymoog. After its release in 1975, it was every keyboardist’s dream. Maximum polyphony at 71 voices (!), a well-weighted and velocity-sensitive keyboard … the instrument… Read More
GeoShred Studio – expressive musical instruments for Mac
Admittedly, we are mainly fond of hardware instruments and are not very familiar with digital environments. But when the name Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater) is mentioned, our attention increases immediately.… Read More
MUSE – the 4th polyphonic synthesizer by MOOG
The name MOOG stands first and foremost for outstanding studio synthesizers of the 60s and 70s. Modular systems such as the Moog 3C, Moog 3P, Model 55, Model 15 and… Read More
Rhodes/Fender CHROMA Polaris – coffee, extra cream?
The CHROMA Polaris is a remarkable American-Japanese blend of American sound and Japanese hardware and design. Today’s Polaris, the “synthesizer out of the grab bag”, had a completely different status… Read More
SUPERBOOTH24 – Synth Expo Berlin (Part 1)
250 exhibitors and 50 artists & performers … could be seen this year on four stages at the Leisure and Recreation Center (FEZ) in Köpenick. 7,500 paying visitors and 250… Read More