Befaco’s new Pony wavefolding oscillator module: funky modulations, rich timbres

The modular world this month pivots to Befaco’s hometown Barcelona, and they were ready to host the home game. Pony is a stable, “through zero” oscillator with wavefolding, and it looks seriously feisty both as VCO and LFO.

MVMNTS: Vibrating, shuddering sounds from Hiro Kone x Roxy Farman benefit Pakistan relief

Welded sheet metal and springs have a contact-mic dialog with modular synths in a chillingly brilliant EP by Hiro Kone and Roxy Farman (Wetware). All proceeds benefit Pakistan relief, and today is Bandcamp Friday.

Peter Kirn - September 2, 2022

New Noise Engineering modules, new platform: multiband dynamics, drum kit

One of the most creative modular and software makers at the moment, Noise Engineering has two very desirable-looking modules hitting today. And there’s a new “platform” concept behind them, too – one that might help you keep your modules fresh.

Peter Kirn - August 11, 2022

Make your own MIDI-to-CV adapter in a skull, with a 3D printer and CircuitPython

Peter Kirn - August 10, 2022

ALM ASQ-1 is a cute modular step sequencer with SH-101-style, drum trigger modes

Peter Kirn - August 9, 2022

Spinning scales, melodies, intervals, custom tunings with Eventide’s Misha module

Peter Kirn - August 2, 2022

Liquid Sky UFO modules: wild sounds, enough space for your fingers, plant a tree

Peter Kirn - August 1, 2022

The classic Buchla 208 / Music Easel gets a new DIY expansion – and it can sound totally evil

Peter Kirn - July 25, 2022

Slimshader packs GPU shaders into your Eurorack for live visuals, thanks to RasPi

Peter Kirn - July 22, 2022

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