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DM48X: The unique MIDI harmonica wind controller goes wireless

28 Feb 2022 in Synths

Lekholm Instruments has announced a new version of their harmonica inspired MIDI wind controller. The DM48X has Bluetooth MIDI, a ribbon controller and slider control.

Vendaval: Atmospheric wind generator for game and sound design

07 Dec 2020 in Synths

Vendaval a synthesizer that models the sound of wind built by composer and sound designer Caio M. Jiacomini (@caiojmini)

Ibanez J Custom 2020 with new all-over finishes

Ibanez J Custom 2020: Stunning RG-style shredders with all-over elemental finishes

26 May 2020 in Guitar

These four new high-end Japanese Ibanez J Custom models are inspired by the four elements and come in some amazing all-over finishes that mimic earth, wind, fire and water.

ResonHeart: An acoustic sound generator with a mechanical soul

03 Oct 2019 in Synths

The physical modelling in Xhun Audio's ResonHeart is based purely on the mechanical components of clockwork, air pumps, motors, pneumatic valves and complex resonators. It's a mechanical synthesizer.

Alnico vs Ceramic pickups, but which sounds better?

Ceramic vs. Alnico: Which pickups sound better?

09 Dec 2018 in Guitar

It's one of the oldest controversies in the guitar world: Ceramic vs. Alnico. Many players believe that Alnico is "warmer", whereas Ceramic sounds "colder". True? All is finally revealed...

Musikmesse 2018: CHRT analog monophonic valve synthesizer designed for blowing

11 Apr 2018 in Synths

A gloriously shiny valve based monophonic synthesizer designed for a wind controller to produce a uniquely expressive and electronic sound. The tubes are used at every stage to create the sound.