BOSS DS-1W is the DS-1’s first solid-state distortion pedal update in decades

BOSS’ signature DS-1 from 1978 is still in production today. But for the first time since the late 80s, the DS-1 has got a new, entirely solid-state analog update.

Superbooth Berlin preview: why the May edition will be an essential music culture event

Superbooth is back in the woods of Köpenick for the second time in under a year – an unmatched meeting point for synths, instruments, and music. Whether you join on CDM or (ideally) come in person in Berlin, here’s what to look forward to in May.

Peter Kirn - May 3, 2022

BLEASS Dragonfly is an elegant tremolo effect, even if you never loved tremolo before

It’s not just nostalgia for old tracks driving the vintage look and sound of so many effects — it’s tough to create new ideas in sound and interface. But Dragonfly is a rare “on-trend” new effect you’ll want to hang onto.

Peter Kirn - November 12, 2021

Pedals: The Musical, where pedals sing to you about their history, is an actual thing

Peter Kirn - March 17, 2021

Strange Moog history: a telephone, a table hockey game, more

Peter Kirn - June 3, 2019

Here’s an Electro-Harmonix pedal in concrete, for some reason

Peter Kirn - December 20, 2018

A haunting ambient sci-fi album about a message from Neptune

Peter Kirn - November 30, 2018

This hidden gem adds a sub bass to anything, because you want that

Peter Kirn - April 16, 2018

Balalaikas to synths, the Russians at Musikmesse cover the gamut

Peter Kirn - April 11, 2018

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