Motherly, sequencer percussion synth, is pure rhythmic happiness

Moog’s DFAM has become almost a genre of instrument — like the Minimoog architecture or original Moog modular. Look no further than this delight from Rainbow Circuit. On the surface, it looks like another model of the percussion synth (Mom!). But it sounds like nothing else, and if you’re looking for more synthesized, sequenced percussion to infuse a smile into your day, Motherly is like uncut dopamine.

Physical modeling, modular explorations with Adam Pietruszko and AAS’ CV-3

Those sprawling synths are great, but when it comes to exploring a sound design idea compositionally, there’s nothing quite like a modular patch. I’ve long admired Adam Pietruszko’s work for AAS, so it’s a treat to watch him break down a patch and hear what he did on Rotors, bringing those leftfield sounds to dancefloor contexts.

Peter Kirn - November 18, 2025

Arturia V Collection 11 hands-on: Pure LoFi, Jup-8000 join latest update

Arturia’s latest refresh of their sprawling V Collection is here today. In addition to updates across the Augmented line and the inclusion of the latest instruments, there are two surprises: a layered “lo-fi” synth and an instrument of the Roland JP-8000. Yes, really, the JP-8000: sometimes you want the 90s and 2000s and not only, like, the 70s and 80s.

Peter Kirn - April 24, 2025

Augmented Mallets Play, showing graphics of mallet instruments (one real, one synthetic), and parameter knobs arrayed around a central morph knob.

Freebies: Mallets get Arturia’s Augmented treatment

Peter Kirn - December 19, 2024

The best Black Friday deals in music tech right now

Peter Kirn - November 29, 2024

Arturia’s take on Elka Synthex puts buttery layers, hypnotic arps in reach

Peter Kirn - October 28, 2024

Arturia AstroLab keyboard updates: more instruments, more presets

Peter Kirn - September 24, 2024

Arturia KeyLab mk3: premium keyboard controller with aftertouch, display

Peter Kirn - August 29, 2024

Review: Arturia FX Collection 5, with new Bus PEAK, EXCITER-104

Peter Kirn - June 20, 2024

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