Category Archives: Piano and Keyboard

Modal Electronics Launches Filton as Exclusive Kickstarter Project

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Modal Electronics, a leading global synthesiser manufacturer, has announced Filton, a 20HP Dual Analogue Transistor Ladder Filter Module for Eurorack. Based on the most popular classic filter design in synth history, Filton delivers the distinctive saturated transistor overdrive, resonant harmonic peaks and warm analogue timbres that is adored … Continue reading Modal Electronics Launches Filton as Exclusive Kickstarter Project

It’s all in the hands: balance, dynamics, and tone

Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Learning how to balance your hands on the piano is an important skill to develop. Developing solid and consistent control over your tone, dynamics, and articulation is a skill that is not built overnight. It takes months and years of practice to build a strong sound on … Continue reading It’s all in the hands: balance, dynamics, and tone

Oberheim Begins Shipping OB-X8 Eight-Voice Analog Synthesizer

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Oberheim today began shipping the OB-X8: an eight-voice polyphonic analog synth that combines the classic sound and key features of the legendary OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 products from the 1980s – including all of the original presets that gave them their signature sounds.   “It’s an exciting … Continue reading Oberheim Begins Shipping OB-X8 Eight-Voice Analog Synthesizer

Update on Erica Synths Pērkons HD-01

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Erica Synths has secured all necessary parts for production run of second batch, despite component and supply chain challenges. Riga, Latvia, July 7, 2022 — Erica Synths announces production updates to Pērkons HD-01, its unique live production and sound design desktop instrument. Firstly, despite global shortages, the … Continue reading Update on Erica Synths Pērkons HD-01