Playing KORG’s phase8, acoustic synth, with videos (mine and others)

KORG’s phase8, engineered by the skunkworks office in Berlin, has found some visibility. But what does it mean as an actual electroacoustic instrument? What’s it like to play? My Lemonade Stand video from Superbooth is out, along with others, so I thought I’d do some reflection

Bastl Instruments’ budget, handheld boxes are pure magic; new videos

Bastl Instruments’ transformation of the Kastle into the firmware-swappable Kastle 2 line is one of the best things in gear right now. The Wave Bard sample player firmware debuted just before Superbooth, winning over audiences at the packed show with patchable breakbeat mangling charm.

Peter Kirn - May 12, 2025

Teenage Engineering’s EP-133 K.O. II: sampler-sequencer, $299

Finally, Teenage Engineering looks set to hit the sweet spot we want. Their new box has the stylish Braun-like industrial design of their high-end gear – but it’s $299 and builds on the fun of the Pocket Operator line.

Peter Kirn - November 22, 2023

The Sega Genesis gets a bit-accurate, FM synth remake: chipsynth MD

Peter Kirn - September 4, 2019

Get hands on with the hot new Elektron Digitakt

Peter Kirn - May 30, 2017

Get a bunch of drum and wavetable sounds for Novation Circuit

Peter Kirn - October 26, 2016