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.

Ableton Operator FM synth at 20: 100 free presets; tons of history, tutorials

Ableton Operator, the FM instrument designed by Robert Henke, is celebrating 20 years since its (internal) debut. Want to celebrate? How about a ton of FM synthesis and Operator history, 100 free presets from Robert Henke and Christian Kleine, and more links? And now is a great time to celebrate those years – or even try Operator sound design for the first time.

Peter Kirn - September 11, 2024

MC-101/707 Zen-Core get the comprehensive editor Roland forgot

Devotees of the new Roland MC boxes said it all along: these boxes are deep — if you’re willing to dive in. Developer Benedetto Schiavone has done what Roland didn’t and created a comprehensive editor for everything the MC-101 and MC-707 can do, hacking into the hidden features of the MCs.

Peter Kirn - September 9, 2024

MeeBlip geode synth is back in an ultra-limited Nightshade Edition

Peter Kirn - September 5, 2024

Osmose 2.0 makes this expressive MPE instrument more navigable, powerful

Peter Kirn - September 5, 2024

Squiggy’s WaveTracker: open-source tracker – and other free tools

Peter Kirn - September 5, 2024

Lisbon this week will be a haven for DIY sound, video synthesis, and AV

Peter Kirn - September 2, 2024

Sinevibes’ Artemiy in free KORG sound design showcase

Peter Kirn - September 2, 2024

Keith McMillen, instrumental innovator, has died

Peter Kirn - August 31, 2024

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