The Jupiter-8 invited musicians into a world of color, clarity, and hands-on discovery – an instrument that turned Roland from an underdog into a true heavyweight, and delivered a workflow so intuitive that even complex patches felt like pure play.
From Sequential’s overheated first attempt to its majestic two-keyboard redesign, the Prophet-10 became a legend in its own right – and you can explore its spirit today in Cherry Audio’s P-10, now available to readers at a special offer.
German electronic pioneer Klaus Schulze helped define the Berlin School of synthesis with hypnotic sequences, analog depth, and fearless experimentation – from Tangerine Dream to solo cosmic odysseys that still resonate across ambient and techno.
Flight attendant Wendy Uribe turned her layovers into synth-hunting missions – flying across borders to rescue vintage keyboards. Now, as The Wing Piano, she shares her love of classics like the Minimoog with 50 000 fans worldwide.
From a scavenged little “Min” built beside Moog’s factory graveyard to the sleek prototypes that paved the way for the Model D, here’s how the ABCs of the Minimoog took shape – one experiment, one leap, and one vision at a time.
From meeting Bob Moog to creating sounds that defined the Prophet-5, John Bowen’s journey traces the evolution of modern synthesis. Read how Moog’s first clinician went from demoing Minimoogs at NAMM to crafting factory presets informing electronic music history.
For over fifty years, the Minimoog has defined the sound of electronic music. This timeline traces its evolution from early prototypes to modern reissues – and includes an exclusive offer on Cherry Audio’s Miniverse, a faithful polyphonic software recreation of the legendary Model D.
Step inside the world of prog legend Rick Wakeman. In this episode, he recalls wild Yes concerts, Bob Moog’s on-stage tinkering, and how the Minimoog gave keyboardists new power. Hear stories, insights, and why Rick still calls the Mini the greatest synth ever made.
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For Jermaine Dupri, the 808 is more than gear; it’s the soul of his sound. Here’s how its iconic punch powered hits from Kris Kross to Mariah Carey.
The Roland TR-808 gets celebrated each year on the 8th of August. Here's a roundup on some interesting articles we've gathered.
The TR-808 didn’t just mark Roland’s leap into the 1980s; it redefined what a drum machine could be. With its bold design, tweakable analog sounds, and easy TR-REC programming, it became the heartbeat of countless genres, from pop to hip-hop, and remains an icon in music technology today.