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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.
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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.
Peter Kirn - December 16, 2024
DIY + Unusual Gear Music tech Tech
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
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
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