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There’s a Zelda-friendly ocarina app for FM-1, and you can try it in a browser
Now Ocarina of Time meets up with the other big trend of the fall, with OCA, an ocarina app and soundbook for the M-VAVE FM-1. You don’t even need an FM-1 to play with it; it runs perfectly in a browser, including on a phone. Developer Charles Vestal gives us a look.
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Mouthwashing, indie horror game, now on consoles featuring Imogen Heap
Mouthwashing, the underground psychological horror adventure, helped a slew of new fans discover the joys of Imogen Heap. Now Imogen and the game are back on all current consoles. No excuses: it’s Halloween weekend, and what other title offers “Descend into Madness” as one of its feature bullet points? I do mean all consoles. Windows […]
Mortal FM Kombat: Plogue’s meticulous OPMZ Yamaha emulation totally slaps
We’re awash with emulations at the moment, but this one is on another level. The chip that powered everything from Yamaha’s little-known CX5M computer to the best 80s FM synths and video game masterpieces gets a long-awaited (unofficial) rendition on your computer, and it’s just about perfect — both as a instrument plug-in and an ultra-authentic player for classic games. And where this emulation started was physical, not virtual: a workbench, vintage gear and documentation, research, and physical labor.
Peter Kirn - September 28, 2026
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The PlayStation Vita just got a new sampling groovebox and synth
Peter Kirn - August 6, 2026
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Let’s enjoy some Square Enix game soundtracks in acoustic covers
Peter Kirn - July 21, 2026
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Unreal Engine 5.8 is a major audio release, despite Epic staffing cuts
Peter Kirn - June 1, 2026
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