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Marvel at the gorgeous Nopia harmony instrument, now at MK1
It’s some serious experimental gear pr0n, if you’re in the mood. It’s mysterious. It’s the creation of Buenos Aires-based Martin Grieco, Rocío Gal, and team. And it seems it’s getting closer to reality, as glimpsed in a new site and teaser. It’s the Nopia, and creators hope it will help you unlock harmony. This video […]
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New, playful arpeggiator features for Sequential Take 5, Oberheim TEO-5
The 5-voice Sequential and Oberheim hybrid analog/digital synths each got an OS update last week, and their playful new arpeggiator features are a reminder of why we love both brands. Think ten new arp modes and a dizzying new feature called “whiplash,” plus other new firmware features.
Peter Kirn - November 10, 2025
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Two by two: microKORG2 2.0 splits, slices, rewards — and does Sinevibes
The microKORG2 had the immediacy and cute factor of the microKORG, but even at its still-economical price, we needed more. And wow, did we get it. The logue SDK means this is an adorable synth that can load custom oscillators and effects — including Sinevibes creations. This could be the new “it” keyboard for the masses. It’s even got Achievements. (Really.)
Peter Kirn - October 9, 2025
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MPE meets modular, strings: AAS Multiphonics CV-3, Osmose, Soliste
Peter Kirn - September 29, 2025
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The making of Sequential’s all-analog, polyphonic, expressive Fourm
Peter Kirn - September 23, 2025
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No one shreds on keys like Mauritania’s Ahmedou Ahmed Lowla
Peter Kirn - September 5, 2025
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Minimoog’s missing link: how an icon was born in summer of 1970
Peter Kirn - December 20, 2024
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Arturia AstroLab keyboard updates: more instruments, more presets
Peter Kirn - September 24, 2024
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Osmose 2.0 makes this expressive MPE instrument more navigable, powerful
Peter Kirn - September 5, 2024
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