Marvel at the gorgeous Nopia harmony instrument, now at MK1

It’s some serious experimental gear pr0n, if you’re in the mood. It’s mysterious. It’s the creation of Buenos Aires-based Martin Grieco, Rocío Gal, and team. And it seems it’s getting closer to reality, as glimpsed in a new site and teaser. It’s the Nopia, and creators hope it will help you unlock harmony. This video […]

CRUM2 “generative percussive harmonic device” with lush design

A dream team of designers has gathered in the north, producing a swoon-worthy, ultra-sexy instrument that looks straight off the set of a high-budget new sci-fi show. CRUM2 is just a series of images but with Analog Sweden, Hultén, and Nyström signed on and these pics, who can resist?

Peter Kirn - May 21, 2024

There are some wild AI music LEGO sets – but this LEGO Neve studio is real

From Ableton Live to Stockhausen, folks have been generating some hilarious LEGO kits around music making. But leave it to the folks at Rupert Neve Designs, as the 5088 mixer and a ton of studio accessories are part of a real custom LEGO building set, and it’ll be on sale soon.

Peter Kirn - December 14, 2023

Watch legendary Octave One live in action, with tables full of gear

Peter Kirn - March 2, 2023

Orbit.6 is the premium rotary mixer by Andy Rigby-Jones your listening bar surely needs

Peter Kirn - November 4, 2022

Traveler takes you on an hour-long Korg retrospective full of synth sounds

Peter Kirn - October 12, 2022

A 1970s Swedish modular you probably never heard of was meant for every music school

Peter Kirn - March 1, 2021

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