Theremin & Organ Performance Of Olivier Messiaen’s Trois Mélodies


The video captures a live performance by Grégoire Blanc (theremin) and Thomas Pellerin (organ) of Trois Mélodies, by Olivier Messiaen.

The performance was Recorded on March 21st, 2025 at the Angers Cathedral.


Sections:

0:00 – I. Pourquoi ?
2:16 – II. Le Sourire
4:07 – III. La Fiancée Perdue

 

Waldorf Teases New iPad Synthesizer


Waldorf is teasing a new software synthesizer for iPad.

Details are to come, but some of the sounds and visuals in the teaser video suggest that it’s related to the Waldorf Streichfett.

View the video and let us know what you think Waldorf is introducing in the comments!

 

Synth-Werk SW 995-Contact Keyboard For Modular Synths


Synth-Werk shared this video for their SW 995-Contact Keyboard, a programmable 8-channel CV keyboard designed for Moog format modular synthesizers.

The SW 995-Contact Keyboard features automatic oscillator calibration, built in envelopes and LFOs, a ribbon controller and more.

Features:

  • 8 channel programmable CV-source, including audio measurements.
  • With the calibration feature of the SW 955-CONTACT keyboard, it is easy to calibrate the 901 single oscillator or oscillator bank within seconds.
  • ENVELOPE SECTION You can assign 4 CV outputs to become 911 envelope outputs which include the standard parameters of a 911 envelope generator but also extended ranges and additional features.
  • MODULATION SECTION There are 3 onboard LFO’s offering triangle, rectangle, saw up, saw down and S&H waveforms using independent frequency ranges between 0,01 Hz and 100 Hz. All LFO’s can be assigned to the various features of the keyboard (e.g. aftertouch, ribbon controller, mod wheel…).
  • KEY ZONES You can define 3 different key zones on your 6 octave range. › Every key zone can be defined by its lower and upper note.
  • Key assignments: Polyphone, Low, High or Last key
  • Trigger Mode: Multi or Single
  • MIDI IN: Local or channel 1…16
  • MIDI OUT: Channel 1…16 or OFF
  • RIBBON CONTROLLER

The Synth-Werk SW 995-Contact Keyboard is expected to be available in Q3 2025, priced at €3,800.