Sampleslicer MKIII is an all-new version of realtime Eurorack sampler-slicer

It samples! It slices! It dices! The legendary Sampleslicer was due for reinvention with current-generation chips. Now the MKIII is up on crowdfunding site IndieGogo, with a load of new features and an all-new USB keyboard companion.

Techno meets graphic novel: Alan Oldham’s Johnny Gambit is back to the future

1986, Chicago. Hot Comics. Inside the sleeve of a Rhythim is Rhythim 12-inch. Private detective Johnny G is always popping up somewhere vital to techno – and now creator Alan Oldham has him set for Berlin 2023.

Peter Kirn - September 5, 2022

open·control is a Kickstarter-backed controller for Ableton Live triggering, looping, everything

Live just turned 20 years old, but there’s still no end to personalized ideas for how to control it. The latest is open·control, and it’s focused on quick, customizable triggers for the Session View, Looper, and editing – as a pocket-sized remote or via pedal inputs.

Peter Kirn - November 2, 2021

Playtronica’s Orbita explores sequences on physical, kinetic turntable, launching soon

Peter Kirn - August 30, 2021

Free modular: open source Mutable Instruments ports expanded in VCV Rack

Peter Kirn - April 22, 2020

The E-mu SP-1200 sampler is getting a reboot: SP 2400

Peter Kirn - June 17, 2019

SPICE is a one-stop modular distortion box – and it needs support

Peter Kirn - March 25, 2019

Haken’s ContinuuMini is expressive, post-keyboard sound for $899

Peter Kirn - January 11, 2019

TUNNELS imagines Eurorack if you could multiply and patch anywhere

Peter Kirn - December 7, 2018

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