Polyend had a blissful 2020, but they’re not done yet – Tracker, Preset, Medusa updates

Polyend’s beloved Tracker finishes out the year with a pitch-perfect update – and homebrew gaming. And there are updates for their Preset module for Eurorack and the brilliant Medusa synthesizer hardware, too.

Free Eurorack holiday – all these Instruo modules are now on VCV Rack; here’s a guide

Modular Santa Claus is here, just in the Nick of time. Boutique Scottish Eurorack maker Instruo is dropping a big range of modules in virtual form on VCV Rack – for free. Here’s what’s inside and where to get started.

Peter Kirn - December 22, 2020

Come to the Spanish desert to watch Julia Bondar play a live modular set

You need a virtual vacation. This one comes with synthesizers, too – courtesy Julia Bonder, who’s not coincidentally Creative Director at module maker endorphin.es. It’s heavy – and you’ll want to dance. (Dance off anything you just ate, USA.)

Peter Kirn - November 27, 2020

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

Peter Kirn - November 25, 2020

Watch a free program on modular audio synthesis and programming today

Peter Kirn - November 21, 2020

Cherry’s CA2600 is a perfect ARP 2600 for $25 – here’s a tour

Peter Kirn - November 1, 2020

Moog Werkstatt-01 is a $199 analog synth world to explore, hack, and patch

Peter Kirn - October 29, 2020

Deep dive: Advanced Moog Matriarch, for love of voltage

Peter Kirn - October 28, 2020

The most from the least: looping, sound creation, modules, and more with Václav

Peter Kirn - October 26, 2020

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