Post folk: when a hurdy gurdy meets MIDI, a new hybrid is born

Its origins may go back to 9th century Byzantium. But the hurdy gurdy is going digital – and the result is new, expanded musical possibilities for a familiar historical instrument.

Vadim is a master of the dark arts of DSP – listen to him explain filters

DSP is a secretive art form. But maybe its best-kept secret is, musicians can learn it. You just need a great teacher – and Vadim Zavalishin of Native Instruments, working in Reaktor, is a perfect place to start.

Peter Kirn - October 19, 2018

Roland VT-4 adds MIDI, control for performer-friendly vocal FX

Roland’s revised VT-4 – the replacement for the first AIRA VT-3 – makes it look like someone finally gets what vocalists want in effects. More effects options, actual control over harmony, and MIDI could make all the difference.

Peter Kirn - October 16, 2018

DIY music gloves for everyone, as Imogen Heap project gets kid friendly

Peter Kirn - October 12, 2018

Modular to go: 4ms are making cute little $100 “Pods” for modules

Peter Kirn - October 11, 2018

Novation’s SL MkIII has it all: sequencer, CV, MIDI, software control

Peter Kirn - October 10, 2018

The 1976 Polymoog film reminds us of when polysynths were new

Peter Kirn - October 9, 2018

Moog reveal their first polysynth in decades – inside the Moog One

Peter Kirn - October 8, 2018

Control all of Ableton from iOS, Android, Windows: touchAble Pro

Peter Kirn - October 5, 2018

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