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Marvel at the gorgeous Nopia harmony instrument, now at MK1
It’s some serious experimental gear pr0n, if you’re in the mood. It’s mysterious. It’s the creation of Buenos Aires-based Martin Grieco, Rocío Gal, and team. And it seems it’s getting closer to reality, as glimpsed in a new site and teaser. It’s the Nopia, and creators hope it will help you unlock harmony. This video […]
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10,000 Drum Machines is full of wild, weird, free Web music devices
Forget what you know about drum machines. You’re about to open up a browser tab and listen to a drum machine made with a bouncing DVD logo, or a game of Minesweeper, or seismic data, De Bruijn sequences, or pics of cats and boots. Okay, it’s fairly short of 10k — they’re at 48 so far — but if this is your first time, you’d better plan on not getting any more work done today anyway.
Peter Kirn - September 22, 2025
Music tech Software Web
Three free spectral synths to try after the new Serum spectral oscillator
Spectral resynthesis is having a moment now that it’s one of the new oscillator types in the mighty Xfer Serum 2. If you’re looking for other ways to get your spectral resynthesis on – or you’re a Serum user who just can’t get enough – here are three free tools to sink your FFTs into.
Peter Kirn - March 19, 2025
Music tech Software Stories Tech
Leafcutter John takes you deeper into the strange, wonderful tool Forester
Peter Kirn - August 9, 2024
Music tech Software Tech
Dancing “vibes” and 2 more mood-elevating freebies for Live, DAWs
Peter Kirn - August 5, 2024
Music tech Software Tech
A very Unreal Halloween: playable Theremin, scenes from cinema
Peter Kirn - October 31, 2023
DIY + Unusual Gaming Motion Music tech Software Tech
Sonification Tools for Live uses data for sound, offers educational potential
Peter Kirn - October 10, 2023
Music tech Reviews Software Tech
Synplant 2 is as close to an alien laboratory as a synth plug-in can get
Peter Kirn - October 4, 2023
Music tech Reviews Software Tech
420 Hz is ultra-chilled music generated from cannabis plants
Peter Kirn - April 20, 2022
DIY + Unusual Music Tech
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