DIY + Unusual Gear Music tech Tech
Hack a Roland P-6 pocket sampler with its own amp and speaker
It’s a drum machine. It’s a sampler. It’s got a rechargeable battery. It’s got… some space inside the case. So hacker DIYDSP (Noah Vawter) added his own amp and speaker, modding the handheld with the self-contained speaker Roland left out.
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CRUM HUM, new generative synth focused on soundscapes
More than just a 3-voice synth, CRUM HUM is a generative instrument with touch controls and knobs for dialing in aleatoric chords and melodies. It’s the latest boutique creation from Nyström, maker of the Crum Drum.
Peter Kirn - November 19, 2024
Gear Music tech Tech
MeeBlip geode is finding its way into jams with Nightshade Edition
Our MeeBlip geode Nightshade Edition has popped up in some of your hands. It’s time for another round-up of MeeBlip music! (And there are still a handful of geodes left, if you’re quick.)
Peter Kirn - October 29, 2024
Gear Meeblip Music tech Tech
Elektron’s new shiny: Digitone II hardware sequel, Syntakt 1.3 firmware
Peter Kirn - October 23, 2024
Gear Music tech Tech
Ableton Move guide: tips, tricks, questions answered, hacks
Peter Kirn - October 18, 2024
Gear Music tech Reviews Tech
Modor DR-2, Belgian beast of a drum machine, now does basslines, too
Peter Kirn - October 14, 2024
Gear Music tech Tech
Chicago’s KnobCon, wrapped: DivKid walkthrough, more highlights
Peter Kirn - September 18, 2024
Gear Modular-Analog Tech
Roland P-6 pocket sampler with FX, granular engine: here’s what to know
Peter Kirn - September 12, 2024
Gear Music tech Tech
Free Mintropolis EP Kirn & Meindl this weekend; modular and techno
Peter Kirn - August 25, 2024
Modular-Analog Music Music tech Tech
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