Sinevibes Skew, 3-playhead reverse delay, improved and now free

Santa Sinevibes has rolled into town this week, unexpectedly. Skew, a unique “non-linear” reverse delay effect from Sinevibes, is now available for free with v2, bringing the effect’s wide world of warping and multiple curves to everyone — Mac, Windows, and Linux. Skew may have flown under the radar when first released in 2022, despite […]

Shae O. Omonijo’s free series on critical thinking, staying human, in the AI age

Harvard teacher and PhD candidate Shae O. Omonijo has put a full set of teaching materials online, including videos and a syllabus. This is your guide to staying human, reconnecting with offline communities, and embracing critical thinking and reading even in the AI age. And with that critical perspective comes something you may have been missing: optimism.

Peter Kirn - December 17, 2025

Marvel at the gorgeous Nopia harmony instrument, now at MK1

It’s some serious experimental gear pr0n, if you’re in the mood. It’s mysterious. It’s the creation of Buenos Aires-based Martin Grieco, RocĂ­o Gal, and team. And it seems it’s getting closer to reality, as glimpsed in a new site and teaser. It’s the Nopia, and creators hope it will help you unlock harmony. This video […]

Peter Kirn - December 16, 2025

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