Watch an Ableton Live sequence made physical on the monome grid

The monome made history by transforming the virtual world of the computer into a low-fidelity grid of lights and buttons. But it’s no less magical today – especially in the hands of stretta.

What do you play? Berklee adds electronic digital instrument program

Musicians have majored in trumpets and voice, conducting and reeds. Now, they can choose the “electronic digital instrument” at Berklee College of Music, as music education works to redefine itself in the post-digital age.

Peter Kirn - August 1, 2018

Here’s what to learn to get a jump start on the new monome thing

SuperCollider? Lua? Huh? The latest creation from the makers of monome, norns, looks great. Here’s where to start learning the powerful sound engine underneath – which you can use on your PC or Mac right now, for free.

Peter Kirn - April 30, 2018

There’s a do-everything music box coming from the maker of monome

Peter Kirn - April 28, 2018

A guide to VCV Rack, a software Eurorack modular you can use for free

Ted Pallas - December 7, 2017

Inside Skinnerbox’s live sets, including a song they play backwards

Peter Kirn - May 10, 2017

A new arc and a new module from monome

Peter Kirn - July 15, 2016

Hear the epic live set Skinnerbox played at Fusion Festival

Peter Kirn - July 5, 2016

Watch the fusion of analog and digital in monome teletype videos

Peter Kirn - September 1, 2015

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