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Xaoc’s Samarkanda is a massive, patchable delay and audio mangler
It’s a quad digital delay with a bunch of patch points in its sprawling 42HP. But Xaoc Devices’ new Samarkanda and its audio buffer can transform into a lot more, from granulators to loopers to resonators – basically, anything you can build out of its four independent delays. It might be the most powerful re-patchable effect we’ve ever seen.
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UkrRack, the all-Ukrainian modular system in action, module details
It’s not just Eurorack. It’s UkRack – the all-Ukrainian module. And while today marks three years of full-scale Russian invasion of their country, it’s a chance to mark the power of Ukrainian resistance in sound. We join our friends at MachineRoom in Kyiv.
Peter Kirn - February 24, 2025
Modular-Analog Music tech Tech
Maker Monday: DIY your own tracker hardware for around $50-$75
The tracker revival is here. But to make it happen, we need a tracker in every pocket. Don’t worry: you can absolutely recession-proof trackers, even if you’re wedded to using handheld hardware.
Peter Kirn - January 6, 2025
Apps DIY + Unusual Gaming Gear Music tech Pocket gaming Tech
Hack a Roland P-6 pocket sampler with its own amp and speaker
Peter Kirn - December 16, 2024
DIY + Unusual Gear Music tech Tech
CRUM HUM, new generative synth focused on soundscapes
Peter Kirn - November 19, 2024
Gear Music tech Tech
MeeBlip geode is finding its way into jams with Nightshade Edition
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
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Modor DR-2, Belgian beast of a drum machine, now does basslines, too
Peter Kirn - October 14, 2024
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