Nintendo DS as ultra-portable generative source, with homebrew and Lua

It’s generative music that can fit into a spare pocket of a backpack. Nintendo DS + CellsDS homebrew + a little Lua code hacking + Korg’s Pandora PX4D guitar multi-effects = pure bliss.

Polyend Tracker Mini 2.0: synth engines, PERC drum synth, more of everything

Right after the major Tracker+ release, Polyend has a big update for the little Mini: now with Synth Engines, PERC drum engine, USB mass storage, more MIDI tracks, and other enhancements. And there’s a big sale on now, this week only.

Peter Kirn - July 1, 2024

Here’s the new nanoloop Game Boy cart in action – and more cute stuff coming

It’s one of the cartridges that launched the Game Boy musician phenomenon. And you can still go back to vintage Nintendo hardware with this beautiful homebrew music-making platform. Just watch.

Peter Kirn - July 14, 2023

Polyend’s Tracker Mini is a handheld upgrade to the original Tracker

Peter Kirn - April 13, 2023

Today is the last day to get KORG M01D and DSN-12 for Nintendo 3DS

Peter Kirn - March 27, 2023

RP-8 is a “demake” of the ReBirth RB-338 for the PICO-8 fantasy console

Peter Kirn - March 14, 2023

Music videos come to Game Boy Advance carts, in the ultra-chillwave world of Slow Magic

Peter Kirn - August 18, 2022

You can already use the Steam Deck as a music machine, with Bitwig Studio, VCV Rack, more

Peter Kirn - April 7, 2022

Nerdseq portable will put a sampling tracker in your hand

Peter Kirn - March 18, 2020

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