Flexur and Chill, with this Trautonium-inspired DIY synthesizer

I missed this when it dropped earlier this month — Synthtopia was there! But now is a perfect time to chill out to the smoothly gliding sounds of this original Trautonium-inspired synthesizer design in progress. Flexur can cool down an overheated Europe.

Here’s Roger Linn with advice on developing expressive gestures

Roger Linn didn’t just develop the LinnStrument and then check out. He’s provided a steady stream of musical advice both of his own makings and from the device’s user community – all while being a driving force in MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE). The latest video is a must-watch addition to that ongoing series.

Peter Kirn - January 8, 2025

Learn music instrument design from Roger Linn and Sasha Leitman

Want to learn about designing physical interactions for music from the creator of the MPC and Linnstrument, the one and only Roger Linn, plus physical interaction and sound arts expert Sasha Leitman? Registrations are open now for a class from June 17-21. You can even join online.

Peter Kirn - June 8, 2024

Sequential’s Trigon-6 gets the desktop treatment – and update adds MPE

Peter Kirn - August 15, 2023

Here’s a free pack to get MIDI Polyphonic Expression under your fingertips

Peter Kirn - January 21, 2021

Free Ableton Live tool lets you control even more arcane hardware

Peter Kirn - July 24, 2018

MIDI evolves, adding more expressiveness and easier configuration

Peter Kirn - February 1, 2018

The expressive LinnStrument grid is now $999, and a step sequencer

Peter Kirn - October 31, 2016

This app turns iPhone 3D touch into an expressive instrument

Peter Kirn - October 18, 2016