Hainbach on scoring Qinyuan Lei’s film, machines through a child’s eyes

The One Who Runs Away Is The Ghost sees an electronics market in Shenzen through two young sisters’ eyes – a world of ghosts and monsters. It was the perfect opportunity for the equally fantastic Imaginarium of Hainbach’s electronic music compositions. He talks to us about his process and the connection between machines, memory, and the curiosity of children (including his younger self).

Vermona DRM, the company’s DDR-era analog drum machine, as seen on Hainbach

In must-watch “TV” this week, it’s the 1987 Vermona DRM, a Roland-style East German analog drum machine. It’s from when DRM didn’t mean DRM.

Peter Kirn - March 30, 2023

Suzuki is re-releasing the electronic autoharp Omnichord to celebrate its 70th anniversary

Here’s an unexpected reissue: Japanese music maker Suzuki is celebrating the company’s 70th anniversary by bringing back the Omnichord, a unique 1981 electronic answer to the autoharp.

Peter Kirn - March 28, 2023

Fluss: Hainbach and Bram Bos teamed up on an iOS granular app, and it’s an instant gem

Peter Kirn - December 5, 2022

Niche no more – Dials by AudioThing, Hainbach proves test equipment models can be essential

Peter Kirn - September 29, 2022

With AudioThing Noises, a noise generator becomes more than a noise generator

Peter Kirn - February 17, 2022

Gong Amp by AudioThing and Hainbach simulates metallic resonator, chains, pillow

Peter Kirn - December 10, 2021

These instruments work with MPE right away, for an expressive Ableton Live 11 launch

Peter Kirn - February 18, 2021

WIRES from Hainbach, AudioThing turns a Soviet wire recorder into a plugin

Peter Kirn - November 6, 2020

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