Gear Music tech Tech
Elektron’s Syntakt, broken down: a box of goodness with synthesis, effects, sequencing
Syntakt, launched today, promises to be something special – all the kinds of stuff you love about Elektron boxes, with new capabilities and a fresh approach.
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Legendary Syncussion SY-1 1970s 2-voice drum module is now a playable Mac plug-in
Once upon a time in 1979, Pearl – yeah, the drum maker Pearl – made its own drum module. And it’s been sought after ever since, as well as enjoying a nice renaissance thanks to hardware remakes. Now at last, you can get it in plug-in form, with that friendly, playable panel layout. Cost: just a few bucks.
Peter Kirn - February 11, 2022
Music tech Reviews Software Tech
Erica Synths LXR-02 drum machine playtest: brutal sounds, live jams, 1.2 firmware
I’ve been playing with the LXR-02, the new digital drum synth from Erica Synths and Sonic Potions. Verdict: it’s versatile, loud, and brutally violent when it wants to be. Here are some sounds, plus more tips for LXR-02 players, and the latest on the just-out 1.2 firmware update.
Erica Synths’ PĒRKONS, a deep 4-voice drum+synth box, ‘thunder’ in Latvian
Peter Kirn - September 15, 2021
Gear Music tech Tech
Erica Synths – Sonic Potions LXR-02 drum machine review: deep dive
Peter Kirn - August 4, 2021
Gear Music tech Reviews Tech
Erica and Sonic Potions LXR-02 drum synth-sequencer is here
Peter Kirn - July 5, 2021
Gear Music tech Tech
Glitchy grooves for 90€, as the Bastl Kastle gets a drum synth sequel
Peter Kirn - December 2, 2020
DIY + Unusual Gear Tech
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