How to get started hacking Mutable Instruments modules, in a video guide

Sure, you might know Mutable Instruments’ terrific Eurorack modules are open and hackable – but do you know where to start? Our friend Michael Forrest walks you through it all in a friendly video.

Create Analog OSes: someone booted MS-DOS from a vinyl record

Oh sure, you think it’s impressive when you upload a vinyl-only DJ set. But real analog purists run their whole operating system on analog.

Peter Kirn - November 23, 2020

Watch a free program on modular audio synthesis and programming today

From Lyon’s Grame center, today there’s a free online workshop on patching and coding your own synths, including working with tools like the Faust DSP environment (even on the Web), VCV Rack, Daisy Eurorack, Arduino, Teensy, and more.

Peter Kirn - November 21, 2020

Live today: joining Roger Linn and Georgia Tech talking about directions for new instruments

Peter Kirn - November 17, 2020

This bulbous-looking instrument is made for music therapy and inclusive design, too

Peter Kirn - October 23, 2020

Your body is a resistor – so it’s an instrument, too – in Collin’s Lab

Peter Kirn - October 8, 2020

Inside the Guthman prize’s take on future instruments – and you’ve still got time to apply

Peter Kirn - October 5, 2020

SC-808, the SuperCollider TR-808 recreation, now has an Advanced version

Peter Kirn - September 21, 2020

Watch Simone Giertz make an instrument out of teeth, plus more dadamachines tricks

Peter Kirn - September 17, 2020

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