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Handmade experimental synths and DIY from Argentina’s Los Aparatos
From Tucumán, Argentina, Los Aparatos are constructing handmade synths and electronics education and DIY projects. And now you can ship their experimental synthesizer, Auduina MK2, internationally. Plus, those pink controls and creative projects are just irresistible. Let’s take a look.
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Strange, wonderful #808day creations from Japan — and a DIY D-Beam!
Our friends in the TR-808’s native country, Japan, never cease to honor the drum machine’s holiday in creative ways. So here’s this year’s haul from 808 Day (August 8), 2026.
Peter Kirn - August 9, 2026
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Push Hack, very unauthorized access to Push 3’s display, files, MIDI, and more
If you don’t like unauthorized hacking, this isn’t for you. If you don’t like things built with AI-assisted coding agents, this isn’t for you. But if you’re up for a very unofficial hack that gives you full takeover access to Push 3’s display, drives, MIDI, and more, Federico Pepe has just unveiled Push Hack. Here’s […]
Peter Kirn - August 3, 2026
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Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves have the cutest dinosaur music video
Peter Kirn - July 28, 2026
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The delicate, tiny sound machines in the world of Kuro Kasetto
Peter Kirn - July 24, 2026
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Ableton Live and Push can now run on Linux, unofficially
Peter Kirn - July 15, 2026
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Flexur and Chill, with this Trautonium-inspired DIY synthesizer
Peter Kirn - June 24, 2026
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