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.

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

“I’ve been too long, I’m glad to be back”: our MeeBlip geode synth is finally available again in a limited, 100-unit run. For the Nightshade Edition, we’ve given it an all-black livery and aluminum knobs, and we’re hand-signing and numbering every synth.

Peter Kirn - September 5, 2024

Osmose 2.0 makes this expressive MPE instrument more navigable, powerful

Expressive E’s 2.0 firmware has arrived for their flagship Osmose expressive keyboard. With better external MIDI support and improved preset management and navigation, this significant release addresses some of what users most wanted.

Peter Kirn - September 5, 2024

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

Peter Kirn - September 5, 2024

Aslice to close: an experiment in revenue sharing reveals sobering inequities

Peter Kirn - September 3, 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

Hey hackers: Novation’s Launchkey Programmer’s Reference Guide

Peter Kirn - August 30, 2024

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