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Sound designer and synthesis Richard Devine shared the video, capturing his first experiment with the new Korg phase8 Acoustic Synthesizer.

He takes it far beyond the basics, using it less like a traditional instrument than a platform for sound design.

Here’s what Devine shared about the technical details:

“For this experiment, I have a few MIDI scripts running from Logic Audio’s MIDI scriptor plugin to create these complex, almost Autechre-like MIDI rhythms to all of the tines, while I have various objects, metal, magnets, metal rods, tin foil, springs, coils, and some extra Solenoid triggers to help create some interesting interactions and new sounds with the Phase 8.”

Watch this video, and share your thoughts on the phase8 in the comments!

German synthesist Hainbach – in his latest video – takes a look at the String Armonica, an electro-acoustic instrument based on the idea of acoustic synthesis.

The String Armonica generates sound acoustically, using 12 chromatic strings, controlled by an internal polyphonic wave generator. The strings can be played by plucking them, and also played via MIDI. It also makes it possible to customize the overtones that are sustained, allowing the instrument to make sounds not possible on traditional stringed instruments.

Hainbach offers an overview of the String Armonica, talks with its creator, and shares a wide range of audio demos that highlight how the instrument’s sonic range extends far beyond what would be possible with a traditional stringed instruments. He also discusses some of the limitations of the instrument and how to work around them.

Topics covered:

00:00 Intro Song

01:39 What is the String Armonica?

02:55 Harry Potter vibes

03:45 Demo tracks and background info

08:11 Playing it not like I am supposed to

09:35 Functions and accessoires

12:00 Issues you might run into

14:25 Availability, price, future products

The String Armonica featured above is available now for $1,600 USD.

Watch the video, and share your thoughts on the String Armonica in the comments.

Host Ziv Eliraz – in the latest loopop video – offers an in-depth review and demo of the Korg phase8, an electro-acoustic instrument, based on the concept of acoustic synthesis.

Eliraz takes on in-depth look at the new instrument, explores its sonic range and shares his take on the pros and cons.

Topics covered:

0:00 Intro
1:45 Overview
3:15 Vel & env
3:55 Buttons
5:30 Air fader
6:00 Shift
6:20 Pluck
6:50 Drones
7:20 Drone jam
7:50 Build & IO
8:15 In the box
8:35 Mod left
8:55 Mod right
10:25 Mod center
10:50 Settings
11:25 Center #2
11:45 Step seq
12:35 Live seq
13:55 Automation
15:25 MIDI
15:45 Pros & cons
19:00 Three jams

Watch the review and share your thoughts on the Korg phase8 in the comments!