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

It’s digitally controlled optical goodness: a humble Teensy translates analog knob turns into control of 4K displays, all built into beautiful mahogany enclosures and giant cranks. The result: elegant, precise fractals blossom out of 4K displays by literally tweaking the knobs on the units. Behold, The Light Herder!

Handmade experimental synths and DIY from Argentina’s Los Aparatos

From Tucumán, Argentina, Los Aparatos are constructing handmade synths and electronics education and DIY projects. And now you can ship their experimental synthesizer, Auduina MK2, internationally. Plus, those pink controls and creative projects are just irresistible. Let’s take a look.

Peter Kirn - August 17, 2026

Listen to the analog BBD sounds of Morphor; Echon 6 poly is shipping

You know what would be a crazy idea? Making a polysynth out of analog BBD (bucket brigade delay) chips. Well, Morphor has been doing just that with the polyphonic Echon 6, building on their work on modules like the ultra-lovely Plectrum. And it’s worth just listening to the music flowing out of this device — now shipping.

Peter Kirn - May 14, 2026

Buchla Ziggy: the complex oscillator gets a friendly standalone synth

Peter Kirn - May 5, 2026

Endless joys of the Open Reel Ensemble and reel-to-reel performance

Peter Kirn - March 2, 2026

From Tehran’s Bernisaun, dreams, cortisol reduction, and analog rituals

Peter Kirn - March 2, 2026

Modor DR-2 – a delicious, overlooked drum machine – adds trig conditions

Peter Kirn - February 6, 2026

As much triggering as you can handle: Noise Engineering Multi Repetitor

Peter Kirn - January 22, 2026

Watch as a telephone is transformed into a DIY analog drum machine

Peter Kirn - January 9, 2026