SOMA’s PULSAR-23 gets an epic free community patch book

How do you know analog and patch cords are really back? It’s the return of the patch book. The beloved SOMA PULSAR•23 just got an 80-odd-page tome full of patches for this unique “organismic” instrument, from community members and friends of SOMA.

How the Open Music Lab creates safe space for refugees, marginalized artists [Hacklab Inputs]

This is an easy one to relate to: you want space to be creative, to grow in your practice, and to express emotions We got to hear from a volunteer-led effort that makes that kind of space, for refugees and for people who have often lacked access.

Peter Kirn - August 26, 2022

Darwin Grosse, musical visionary and voice for Max and DIY learning, has passed away

The most powerful impact anyone can have in music is not just to find their own voice but to help others find theirs. It means that song echoing across the hills. And across hardware and software, few have shared passion and understanding of DIY musical expression quite like Darwin Grosse.

Peter Kirn - June 7, 2022

Beirut Synthesizer Center at Superbooth, on sharing and music in times of crisis

Peter Kirn - May 27, 2022

Tidal Club live coders are celebrating the northern hemisphere’s longest night right now

Peter Kirn - December 22, 2021

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

Peter Kirn - September 20, 2021

Beirut 20/21 presents a music production scene in its own image, with Khyam Allami

Peter Kirn - July 2, 2021

Beirut Synthesizer Center is a home for Lebanon’s artists, even when electricity is scarce

Peter Kirn - June 24, 2021

Bristol gets a new free community studio from Batu; the beauty of public access

Peter Kirn - May 20, 2021

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