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

It’s a portable gaming machine – but unlike other such devices, the Steam Deck is also an open, handheld, Linux-powered computer. And you know what that means: it’s a synth and a DAW, too.

Nerdseq portable will put a sampling tracker in your hand

Sampling and modulation and sound generation all come together in the Nerdseq Portable – fully standalone, original tracker hardware for live performance and production.

Peter Kirn - March 18, 2020

Teenage Engineering work with Rick & Morty creator on Pocket Operator

Synth love is reaching into the world of television. Teenage Engineering’s latest Pocket Operator not only features animated cult hit Rick & Morty, but involves a direct collaboration with that show’s producer.

Peter Kirn - May 28, 2019

Playdate is an indie game handheld with a crank from Teenage Engineering, Panic

Peter Kirn - May 23, 2019

Deep Synth combines a Game Boy and the THX sound

Peter Kirn - October 22, 2018

8BitMixtapeNEO is a glitchy hackable synth the size of a cassette tape

Peter Kirn - May 14, 2018

Roland R-07 wants to be your next recorder – and your phone’s friend

Peter Kirn - January 8, 2018

Deep knowledge and free sounds for the PO-32 pocket drum machine

Peter Kirn - November 8, 2017

Korg will bring their Gadget music studio to the Nintendo Switch console

Peter Kirn - October 31, 2017

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