Retronyms Releases Synth – iPad App Based On Casio SK-1

Retronyms has released Synth, an iPad synth/sampler app based on the Casio SK-1. There really isn’t squat in terms of a feature list or specs but this is what they have to say: “It comes packed with over 40 instruments and a series of effects to play with. Tweak the Mod wheel to adjust LFO or filters, while the delay and distortion knobs create a wide range of great sounding effects.” Sorry folks, but that’s...

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Sony Premiers Provocative New Dock/Speaker Systems

The Empire Strikes Back! Sony has unveiled two new bleeding-edge consumer sound systems that decisively push the envelope of form and function. The Japanese concern, who has been running full steam against any brick wall they can find after losing their considerable lead in portable music players after Apple debuted the iPod, has been struggling to find the right balance between usability, style and uniqueness to gain some ground on...

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