Michigan Synth Works has shared this sneak preview of their upcoming Gnot DIY synthesizer.
Though details are to be announced, apparently the Gnot appears to be closely modeled on the Electronic Dream Plant (EDP) Gnat synthesizer, a low-budget synth design from 1980. Even though the Gnat has a limited synth engine, paired with cheap build quality, it’s a fun synth, that sounds good and has an iconic look.
The Gnot has a knockoff name, but looks to be a faithful, full-size clone of the original.
Polyend, Polish synth maker has launched Polyend Records, a new music label that features vinyl albums made using Polyend gear.
What Polyend say about the new label:
“At our core, we are music lovers first and foremost. We want to share and support the musicians that inspire us. With Polyend Records, our mission is to take you on a journey discovering and exploring vinyl records from artists we wholeheartedly support.
Currently, we have a small collection of albums that were offered with the limited Tracker Artist Editions as well as new releases from Qebo and Isobutane.”
The Museum of Science Boston has teamed up with New England Synth Fest for live synthesizer performances at the Charles Hayden Planetarium for a June 29 event.
What they say about it:
“After a year of sold-out performances, the Museum teams up with New England Synth Fest for another incredible fusion of live synthesizer performances that take over the Charles Hayden Planetarium for one night only this summer! Experience some of New England’s best synth musicians and visualizers like never before in the immersive fulldome environment of the Planetarium, featuring a brand-new lineup of performers and lobby exhibitors.
New England Synthesizer Festival is a loose-knit inclusive community of synthesizer hardware and music enthusiasts. Since 2004, they have been supporting exhibitions, meet-ups, performances, and education, and our interests include every technology, niche, and musical style related to synthesizers. Their events welcome performers, fans, builders, collectors, professionals, hobbyists, artists, and engineers, with experience from beginner to expert.”
The event will feature performances in the Planetarium by Mute City with visuals by Anagram, TotoRobyn with visuals by Jame Coyne, and Ryan Campos. There will be performances on the Lobby Stage by Anda Volley, Ralphykeys, and Odie DeSmith. In addition, there will exhibitors in the Museum Lobby before and after the show.
Tickets for the event are $15 and available for purchase via the event website.
