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loopop’s great hands-on review of the Oberheim OB-X8 doubles as a sound design tutorial
Choosing an original is always rewarding. One of the reasons we’ve grown to love loopop is that he’s not an “influencer” – his video reviews are manuals, tutorials, and sound design guides come to life. So it’s worth watching the full Oberheim OB-X8 video even if you’re not in the market – because it’s full of sound design tips you can apply to other instruments, even free software modulars and synths.
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Polystepper, a gorgeous electroacoustic synth made with stepper motors, and more wonders
Analog, digital… we’re onto the physical, kinetic, and electroacoustic. For one example, marvel at the Polystepper by artist/woodworker Love Hultén and coder Koka Nikoladze.
Peter Kirn - May 3, 2023
DIY + Unusual Gear Music tech Tech
Top music gear news from Superbooth 2021 – the CDM monster guide
The music nerd cultural happening – modular pilgrimage is back, and with it… way too much gear to wrap your head around. Here are the not-to-miss picks and of course the exhaustive CDM monster guide.
Peter Kirn - September 22, 2021
DIY + Unusual Gear Modular-Analog Music tech Stories Tech
Osmose is a new “augmented” keyboard, from Haken and Expressive E
Peter Kirn - November 20, 2019
Gear Music tech Stories Tech
Touché now puts expressive control at hand for $229
Peter Kirn - September 18, 2018
Motion Music tech
The Touché, adding expression to synths – just in time for Moogfest
Peter Kirn - May 17, 2018
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