Modular synthesis gets reimagined as puzzle game with The Signal State

Patching modular synthesis now has its own game, complete with realistic modules and actual signal routing logic puzzles. Meet indie title The Signal State, just released on Steam.

Top music gear news from Superbooth 2021 – the CDM monster guide

The music nerd cultural happening – modular pilgrimage is back, and with it… way too much gear to wrap your head around. Here are the not-to-miss picks and of course the exhaustive CDM monster guide.

Peter Kirn - September 22, 2021

Afrorack is back with cheap DIY modules, from African percussion to MS-20 filters

Afrorack continues to make richly textured polyrhythmic music and share secrets for cheaply producing powerful modular instruments with open tools. Here are some tantalizing updates from Uganda.

Peter Kirn - September 21, 2021

Into the woods: impressions of Superbooth’s weird wonders in Berlin

Peter Kirn - September 20, 2021

Movements to music, as Instruments of Things goes live on Kickstarter with sensor system

Peter Kirn - September 20, 2021

VCV Rack adds Drums right now – analog-modeled modular drum machine for $30

Peter Kirn - September 14, 2021

VCV Rack 2 teaser gives us reasons to be excited about Rack again

Peter Kirn - September 14, 2021

Plug your line inputs into Eurorack, mix, add FX – Bastl’s BUDDY is here

Peter Kirn - September 9, 2021

If you’re willing to void your warranty, you can make Erica’s Pico DSP run some epic effects

Peter Kirn - September 9, 2021

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