Composer and synthesist Anthony Marinelli, in his latest video – takes a look at the iconic synth intro to the Rush track, Tom Sawyer.
What Marinelli say about it:
“I’ve always wanted to breakdown the opening bass sound to ‘Tom Sawyer’ by Rush. The introduction is so memorable that it sticks with us, as much as the verse and chorus of the song.
I’m using an Oberheim OBX, which is the same model synthesizer used by Rush. Because of this, I can achieve a very close match, compared to the sound on the album.
In this video, I will show you the precise oscillator waveforms, modulations, filter and envelope setting so you can re-create this sound on almost any synth you have. Most importantly, the skills you learn on this channel about how to breakdown the sounds you hear on famous recordings will help you tailor any preset into a perfect fit for the records you are making.”
Organizers have announced that the SoundMit International Sound Sumit 13th edition will be held November 11-12 in Torino (Turin), Italy.
Soundmit will feature two days of events, including live music, instrument exhibitions, showcases, workshops, and masterclasses featuring international guests.
The event will be hosted at the Toolbox Co-working facility located at Via Agostino da Montefeltro 2, the same venue that hosted the successful previous edition.
Soundmit is Italy’s premier trade fair dedicated to synthesizers and the latest advancements in audio and music production technologies. The event covers a wide spectrum, including synthesizers, pro audio equipment, DJ gear, effects and guitar effects, music production software, digital audio workstations (DAWs), plugins, and studio gear.
This year, Soundmit is partnering with the AES – Audio Engineering Society, which will be conducting specialized seminars and adding a new dimension to the event.
The company was incorporated in 2013, and in the last decade has released a wide range of synths, including high-end keyboards like the Modal 002, Eurorack modules, the budget CRAFTsynth line, the portable SKULPT synthesizer, and the Argon8 and Cobalt8 keyboards.
In March of 2023, the UK Companies House – the organization that registers company information and makes it available to the public – gave first notice of plans to strike Modal Electronics off their register. This action was suspended, though, in April.
Today, though, Companies House gave notice that Modal will be struck off the register and dissolved after 2 months, unless cause is shown to the contrary. Unaudited financial statements published earlier this year show liabilities exceeding assets.
Modal is now in administration, which means that it’s now controlled by an insolvency practitioner, who will be responsible for trying to resolve the company’s situation or liquidating it.
