Stories
808 Day: NYC’s 808, for Run DMC, Beastie Boys, and Whodini
Yes, yes, Detroit techno and all that. This 808 Day, Roland is giving NYC and hip hop some props – by shining the spotlight on pioneer Larry Smith.
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Star Shepard is Legowelt’s insane hacked-together DIY synth
This is a serious Frankenstein’s monster: a DIY synth made of a 1981 Casio keyboard, an AM radio, stompboxes, and more – and held together with glue and tape.
Peter Kirn - July 19, 2018
DIY + Unusual Music tech Stories Tech
Roland’s D-50 is the latest 80s creation to get Boutique treatment
No one can fault the D-50 — erm, “D-05” — for authenticity. Roland’s latest Boutique Series basically is a shrunk-down version of the original.
Peter Kirn - September 9, 2017
Gear Music tech Stories Tech
King Britt, in the Studio: Fhloston Paradigm and Making Music Like It’s 1983 [Video]
Peter Kirn - March 27, 2012
Music Music tech
“Shine on Me”: One Hilarious Music Video, Every Possible Fantasy Special Effects Cliché
Peter Kirn - December 29, 2008
Archive Motion Music tech
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