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The techno originator, Juan Atkins, has died at 64
It’s a loss that’s beyond words. Juan Atkins, who coined the term “techno” and is often called “the originator,” has died at 64. My deepest condolences to friends, family, and so many people I know who worked with and were inspired by this singular human being.
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On the sublime BETHLEHEM بيت لحم, walls in time and space fall
The exquisite collaboration of Lawrence Sammour, Sary Moussa, and Abed Kobeissy, Bethlehem, is released this month. And it has become a rich sanctuary, a shared space that refuses erasure or fragmentation. It also refuses to obey the boundaries of colonialism and occupation, weaving together what was pulled apart, as taut and resonant as the strings of the buzuq.
Arturia’s new MiniFreak 49 synth is tactile, exploration-friendly: tested
It’s not just some extra keys or minor feature tweaks. Arturia’s MiniFreak 49 has evolved the range into a synthesizer you can freely explore just by playing, not programming. It’s a fusion of tactile experience and sound, right when we need that. Here’s a full hands-on test.
Peter Kirn - October 20, 2026
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Mortal FM Kombat: Plogue’s meticulous OPMZ Yamaha emulation totally slaps
Peter Kirn - September 28, 2026
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