PsyTexx is a forgotten tracker for Palm PDAs – with features like distortion

While speaking of developer Alexander Zolotov, aka WarmPlace (also the name of his 2005 album), here’s some rare footage of his unique tracker that came before SunVox.

Connecting MLK’s death to Hip Hop, and reading on Black identity and sound

Today as the United States celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is another opportunity worldwide to reflect on Black identity in music and BIPOC and marginalized roles in music generally. Here’s some reading, including the sometimes challenging relationship between Hip Hop and King.

Peter Kirn - January 16, 2023

Autechre dropped a 5.5 hour mix to celebrate the re-release of Artificial Intelligence compilation

It’s been just over 30 years since Autechre released Artificial Intelligence on Warp. That’s getting a fresh re-release – and the duo are taking to Mixlr to celebrate. Got 330 minutes free?

Peter Kirn - January 13, 2023

Roland made an egg-shaped alien piano with flying drone speakers for its 50th anniversary

Peter Kirn - January 4, 2023

Mutable Instruments swan song: end of production leaves huge legacy, one last Plaits update

Peter Kirn - December 15, 2022

Herb Deutsch, educator and Moog synth co-inventor, has died

Peter Kirn - December 11, 2022

Paik’s Video Study is a 700-piece archive of the work of Nam June Paik

Peter Kirn - November 30, 2022

Morton Subotnick, singing out to new generations, in film premiere this week

Peter Kirn - October 31, 2022

The late Dave Smith with Tom Oberheim, Marcus Ryle, Tony Karavidas talking OB-X8 design

Peter Kirn - October 26, 2022

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