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Knobula Monumatic, the 8-voice, multi-algorithm MPE polysynth in 12HP
Who says modular has to be all about monosynths? Certainly not Knobula, who followed up their Poly Cinematic with this 8-voice polysynth in just 12HP, packed with multiple oscillator and filter modes, built-in reverb, and full MPE support.
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Intellijel Multigrain, a stereo morphing granular sampler module
It’s about time for a new granular dream module, and the Intellijel Multigrain could be a real contender. Available now, it packs stereo morphing granular powers into 20HP and US$479. (And yes, USA, you can import this from Canada!) I’ve had an advance look at the manual and I’m ready to wrap my granular brain around this one.
Peter Kirn - April 11, 2025
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VCV Rack 2.6: multilingual, drag multiple cables, fit in view – all for free
Both VCV Rack Free and VCV Rack Pro 2.6 are out, including the ability to Zoom to fit / Zoom to fit modules and drag multiple cables stacked on a port. It’s a nice upgrade for this free and open source modular tool (and its partly-proprietary Pro package, too) – while we wait on upcoming v3.
Peter Kirn - March 28, 2025
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Xaoc’s Samarkanda is a massive, patchable delay and audio mangler
Peter Kirn - March 25, 2025
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Mix and patch ChowDSP’s tape modeling for free in VCV Rack
Peter Kirn - March 10, 2025
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Befaco’s new, updated modules in hardware and free for VCV Rack
Peter Kirn - March 10, 2025
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UkrRack, the all-Ukrainian modular system in action, module details
Peter Kirn - February 24, 2025
Modular-Analog Music tech Tech
1982’s PPG Wave 2 arrives in reimagined Eurorack form
Peter Kirn - February 11, 2025
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Go watch this video on Buchla, Spectraphon, and spectral animation
Peter Kirn - January 3, 2025
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