I have to admit, the idea of all-analog CV-based modular or semi-modular synthesizers has always intrigued me. But as a computer based musician, I need to be able to play an instrument not just from a keyboard, but from Logic. Also, designing my own modular synthesizer rig would be quite expensive.

Enter the Doepfer Dark Energy Synthesizer, Just announced at Musikmesse ’09:

Definitely has promise…I’ll be watching this closely…

Here at Ember Studios, the Euphonix MC Artist controllers are an essential part of the setup. I use it to control my Mobile I/O, with the Monitor Controller permanently locked to the the Control Room functionality of the MC Control. The MC Mix and Logic Pro are an ideal paring. Really, my only complaint with the MC Artist system is that the mini-transport controls on the MC Control are not particularly ergonomically designed, and the jog wheel is a bit sketchy.

Enter the new MC Transport. This puppy looks like just what the doctor ordered:

When these are released, if it lives up to the demo, I’ll be bringing one in!