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Baby Roland is back: Boutique JUPITER-08, n/vision wavetable synths
The kawaii look of the mini Rolands in the Boutique series has returned. There’s one vintage remake — the JUPITER-08, this time with full polyphony and then some (up to 32 voices). And there’s something new: the n/vision wavetable synth.
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Here it is, a cover of Kendrick Lamar and more awesomeness for the Otamatone
What the world needs now is more unicorn chaser. And it’s hard to beat the adorable Japanese ribbon controller/squeezable mouth formant instrument, the CUBE Works/Maywa Denki Otamatone.
Peter Kirn - February 14, 2025
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Chantlings, an app where animated forest creatures sing along with you, is a marvel of design
Just when you think software has lost its wonder, you’re singing into your iPhone with some cute animated blobs. Chantlings is a joy – and a demonstration of how even existing vocal technologies can be employed in fanciful new ways.