Music
King Britt shares a Moog-filled Black History Month music playlist
You’ve got to feed yourself — that goes for music just like everything else. So your ears don’t just want this playlist from King Britt and Moog. They need this playlist. And you can bet, given King’s incredible Blacktronika project, those ears will be fully satisfied.
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Laurie Spiegel’s Music Mouse, the Mac’s first instrument, in Eventide reboot
It’s 1986. Laurie Spiegel creates something unlike any software available at the time — an “intelligent,” algorithmic composer you can play as an instrument, for Mac, Amiga, and Atari ST. You’re at NAMM, and it’s 2026. Surprising everyone, Eventide announces they’re working with Spiegel to bring the original software to modern computers, preserving a breakthrough moment in digital music making. The mouse is back.
Peter Kirn - January 25, 2026
Music tech Software Tech
CR-78, more BOSS pedals: Roland adds more software for this Mad World
More vintage Roland gear is bound for official plug-in versions. Here’s the surprise: the CR-78 gets the nicest, most detailed software rendition yet. We also round out those nice BOSS pedals. It could be just what you need for some extra classic Roland gear in the software rig.
Peter Kirn - January 21, 2026
Music tech Software Tech
Soundtoys is giving away free plug-ins for 12 days, starting today
Peter Kirn - December 8, 2025
Deals Music tech Software Tech
Waldorf’s Protein: soul of Microwave in an 8-voice wavetable synth, €329
Peter Kirn - November 27, 2025
Gear Music tech Tech
Boards of Canada played in lightbulbs: restored 1959 PDP-1 performance
Peter Kirn - October 13, 2025
DIY + Unusual Motion Music Tech
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