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Moog’s Matriarch gets dark; go deep into modular synthesis on this instrument with us
Moog’s patchable Grandmother and Matriarch just got black-panel makeovers, so they look like the historic 900-series modules that inspired them. And today, we kick off a series that uses this instrument to teach modular synthesis as musical technique – for beginners and advanced players alike.
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Logic 10.5’s new Drum Machines and Step Sequencer are terrific – here’s how to use them
The Ableton-esque Live Looper in Logic Pro X 10.5 may have gotten all the attention. But don’t miss the Drum Machine Designer, Step Sequencer, and Drum Synths – they turn Logic into a virtual drum machine.
There’s a benefit raffle to win rare Moog synths – so let’s luxuriate in Moog memories
It’s a great feeling to support good causes – and, if you’re lucky, walk away with a prize. Let’s use the excuse to marvel at some lesser-known vintage design and queue up some Moog videos. Hey, there are no new shows right now, so here’s our kind of “M”TV.
Check out these wondrous Max for Live synths and other toys from Tilman Ehrhorn
Peter Kirn - September 22, 2020
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SC-808, the SuperCollider TR-808 recreation, now has an Advanced version
Peter Kirn - September 21, 2020
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No, that isn’t a leak of Ableton Push 3 (details, celebrity comment)
Peter Kirn - September 21, 2020
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Watch Simone Giertz make an instrument out of teeth, plus more dadamachines tricks
Peter Kirn - September 17, 2020
DIY + Unusual Tech
In the age of polysynths, Arturia’s mighty morphin’ PolyBrute takes a maximalist approach
Peter Kirn - September 16, 2020
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