Sequencing with light on an alien-looking instrument by Kacper Ziemianin

DIY and instrument-making can be about tinkering and inventing. But it can also be about finding one instrument for your performance and iterating over the long term. That’s what Kacper Ziemianin, aka Ctrl Freq, has done with this “Light-Sequencer” instrument (LSe) – and it’s just reached a breakthrough third hardware version with an accompanying live show.

Alternative histories, realized: someone built a working 80s Apple prototype

Kevin Noki has realized a ground-breaking, long-lost prototype created by industrial designer Hartmut Esslinger for Apple in the 80s. FlatMac lives – and it works.

Peter Kirn - December 9, 2024

CRUM2 “generative percussive harmonic device” with lush design

A dream team of designers has gathered in the north, producing a swoon-worthy, ultra-sexy instrument that looks straight off the set of a high-budget new sci-fi show. CRUM2 is just a series of images but with Analog Sweden, Hultén, and Nyström signed on and these pics, who can resist?

Peter Kirn - May 21, 2024

Sarah Sommers’ debut is a deep journey through live sets, all in custom pink

Peter Kirn - March 9, 2024

Field system, completed: Teenage Engineering TP-7 recorder test

Andreas Roman - December 27, 2023

Finally, a silly synth so small you could swallow it (but please don’t)

Peter Kirn - December 19, 2023

Ableton’s Push 3 Upgrade Kit is now available; Push is “made to evolve”

Peter Kirn - December 6, 2023

Black goo is the new oscilloscope: Love Hultén’s amazing ferrofluid synths

Peter Kirn - November 13, 2023

Keysette is a micro piano to cassette instrument – and limited edition faux vintage

Peter Kirn - June 21, 2023

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