Hi Will! I purchased a 4-octave birch xylosynth from you about 3 years ago, and I wanted to give you an update... First and foremost, I LOVE IT. In fact, everyone that hears it absolutely loves it I've been using the Xylosynth in 2 different scenarios... I drum full-time in a funky psychedelic rock band called Scott Pemberton Trio (www.scottpemberton.com). I moved my rack tom to the floor and have the Wernick over my kick. I use a Vic Firth swizzle stick with a soft felt mallet to play it without damaging it. Surprisingly enough, we made a Billboard chart this summer! We were 4th on the "Tastemakers" chart... right behind Daft Punk and right above Black Sabbath! I also have a solo project under the alias, GALAXE (www.galaxemusic.com). I recently released my first album, ILL BEVANS, which is a conscious hip hop project I've been working on for the past 2 years. I did all the production, as well as the vocals. I'm in the process right now of learning how to perform the material live, in a DJ-type atmosphere, using the Xylosynth, organic Vibraphone, turntable, Roland sp-404 sampler, and minimal loops from a laptop. I have a ton of pictures of the Xylosynth in action on my facebook page and the Scott Pemberton Trio page. I want to thank you again for designing such an inspiring instrument!!! I look forward to playing your creations for as long as this life allows me to- Nick Werth USA
Latest News
Special Commission Balasynth
Special Commission for Balafon player Alastair Eilbeck from the UK (left in photo, Will Wernick on the right). We’ve called this the Balasynth…. This 15 note instrument is set up in a pentatonic scale C,D,E,G,A (but being MIDI you can always retune). All the usual Xylosynth features apply such as octave shift etc. The keys are slightly longer (165mm) but the same width as the Xylosynth keys (46mm). So far Alastair says he loves it and is looking forward to travelling with it on his motorbike!
February 17th, 2020
New Premises
We’ve outgrown our beloved workshop on Twycross St and have moved our office and assembly area into new premises which are highly energy efficient and have 3.6kw solar panels on the roof making it carbon neutral. Below is the first instrument to be made here, a 5 Octave Stained Birch Special with internal sounds off to Hong Kong later today!
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May 2nd, 2019
Anthony Kerr and Orphy Robinson with Stickchops
Two of the UK’s most talented percussionists with their 4 Octave Xylosynths perform this evening at the Cockpit Theatre, London.
March 31st, 2015
Anthony Kerr and Orphy Robinson with Stickchops
Two of the UK’s most talented percussionists with their 4 Octave Xylosynths perform this evening at the Cockpit Theatre, London.
March 31st, 2015
ABANDOMAN at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Australia
Radio interview with Rob and Sam of Abandoman, especially 4.50mins in.
March 4th, 2015
Bon Iver’s new Xylosynth
This is the 2 Octave Stained Birch that was just sent out to April Base Studios in Wisconsin. For studio and touring work with Justin Vernon/Bon Iver/Volcano Choir. I’m sure he’ll put it to good use! Lovely music.
January 22nd, 2015
Joby Burgess at PASIC 2014
Joby is performing today at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis, USA.
November 19th, 2014
Stage Entertainment
Stage Entertainment are buying yet another Xylosynth (they like them so much we’ve lost count!). This one is for a production of Beauty and the Beast in October.
August 26th, 2014
Wernick Musical Instruments
Half Acre, Station Drive
Leicester LE9 2ET
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0)116 238 6091
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