Nuclear test equipment inspired this new Eurorack module

Boxcar averagers, used in vintage nuclear test equipment, inspired the latest creation from AI Synthesis. What you get is the AI250 BXR: it’s an oscillator, a voltage generator, and an audio mangler all in one. And it’s a pathway into DIY modules, even on tight budgets.

A patchable solar-powered synth with a speaker; birds, hot dogs, and more

What a strange and wonderful bird this is: the Forever Grouse from MONAD comes with its own loudspeaker, banana plugs for patching, and solar panels for power. But maybe you’d rather watch a film about a heron. Or music with some hot dogs. Or set fire to electronics under an interstate overpass. Come along.

Peter Kirn - September 2, 2026

Elastic Melody now does bass and DFAM-style percussion, too (Mac, iOS)

Elastic Melody was already a go-to melody generator for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, with an internal synth engine inspired by the brilliant Dave Smith Evolver and the ability to output to other apps or hardware gear. Now it gains new Pitch and Filter Drive modes, so it can also be your bassline maker and percussion source.

Peter Kirn - September 2, 2026

Patience, module from Olivia Artz, scales modulation from seconds to decades

Peter Kirn - September 1, 2026

Listen to three hours of “Mad” Mike Banks, plus a chat with Waajeed

Peter Kirn - September 1, 2026

MIDI Tape Recorder, precise capture, now standalone for macOS, iOS

Peter Kirn - August 31, 2026

Optical analog video feedback in a massive, rotating 4K machine

Peter Kirn - August 31, 2026

End-of-summer sales on gear and software

Peter Kirn - August 30, 2026

Playing KORG’s phase8, acoustic synth, with videos (mine and others)

Peter Kirn - August 28, 2026