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Roland P-6 pocket sampler with FX, granular engine: here’s what to know
Roland’s latest handheld boutique synth is a departure. Instead of a synth or drum machine, it was inspired by the SP-404. Here’s the skinny on its onboard sampling, effect, and sequencer features, direct from the source.
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Android users get Polaris, a new pocket music maker
If you’ve got a beloved Android smartphone (or even tablet), here’s some rare news: there’s a new Android-exclusive music-making tool available. Polaris gives you quick-and-easy sequencing, modulation, synthesis, and sample manipulation in an elegant, minimal interface. And it looks perfect for quick sketching when you’re flying in coach or passing some spare moments.
Chill out to some granular goodness in Modular Play on Playdate portable
Creator Orllewin didn’t just produce a magical minimalistic modular in glorious black and white on Panic’s Playdate mobile system. There is beautiful music to go along with it – and an upcoming free port to Lua (meaning support for other platforms).
Peter Kirn - December 28, 2023
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Today is the last day to get KORG M01D and DSN-12 for Nintendo 3DS
Peter Kirn - March 27, 2023
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razzmatazz, latest tiny groovebox from 1010music, combines FM and sampling – in pink
Peter Kirn - October 10, 2022
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Review: nanobox adds palm-sized synthesis to 1010music’s cute gear line
Andreas Roman - January 28, 2022
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Retrokits RK008 is a pocket calculator for MIDI sequences, inspired by classic Alesis MMT8
Peter Kirn - September 7, 2021
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Deep Synth combines a Game Boy and the THX sound
Peter Kirn - October 22, 2018
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