Haken’s ContinuuMini is expressive, post-keyboard sound for $899

Want some evidence that the future of expressive digital instruments and MPE is bright? Look to Haken’s ContinuuMini, which emerged over last year, bringing greater portability and a US$899 price to the out-there controller.

TUNNELS imagines Eurorack if you could multiply and patch anywhere

Kids today. First, they want synth modules with the power of computers but the faceplate of vintage hardware – and get just that. Next, they take for granted the flexibility of patching that virtual systems in software have. Well, enter TUNNELS: “infinite multiple” for your Eurorack.

Peter Kirn - December 7, 2018

Ableton Live Looping gets its own custom controller

A crowd-funded custom controller has just arrived on the scene, designed to assist live triggering and looping in Ableton Live. And there’s already a free download for Max for Live to get you started, even without the hardware.

Peter Kirn - November 8, 2018

Modal goes from craft and boutique to sub-$300 SKULPT power synth

Peter Kirn - July 6, 2018

Koma just unveiled a whole patchable analog effects toolkit

Peter Kirn - October 12, 2017

Granular lovers are about to get a Kickstarter-funded hardware synth

Peter Kirn - August 25, 2017

Percussa’s new Kickstarter project wants to be the brain of your modular

Peter Kirn - August 7, 2017

Export to hardware, virtual pedals – this could be the future of effects

Peter Kirn - August 3, 2017

KOMA’s Field Kit, connecting contacts pickups, and motors, is now reality

Peter Kirn - April 7, 2017

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