3D masses, springs, soundmakers: Anukari physics-based instrument

Peter Kirn - May 4, 2025

Knobula Monumatic module at angle and front-on view, with mode selectors for oscillator, filter controls, envelope controls, and CV and MIDI (MPE) inputs.

Knobula Monumatic, the 8-voice, multi-algorithm MPE polysynth in 12HP

Peter Kirn - April 16, 2025

Still from Haken Continuum video with hands on the red-and-black horizontal ribbon controller of the Continuum Fingerboard; visualization above with Harmonic Resonator, circles overlaid on keyboard showing multi-dimensional expression.

Haken Continuum deep dive, as composition blurs with sound design

Peter Kirn - March 26, 2025

Live 12.2: hands-on guide to Meld, Roar, Auto Filter, workflow updates, more

Peter Kirn - March 12, 2025

MorphWiz 2 is here and it opens up a new world of iPad sound creation

Peter Kirn - January 20, 2025

Here’s Roger Linn with advice on developing expressive gestures

Peter Kirn - January 8, 2025

Rhizomatic Synestia, an otherworldly effect from Absynth, Plasmonic creator

Peter Kirn - December 13, 2024

Inside the Dune 2 score with Osmose and Hans Zimmer

Peter Kirn - December 11, 2024

Sumu arrives, with unique semi-modular take on spectral sound design

Peter Kirn - November 22, 2024

Keith McMillen, instrumental innovator, has died

Peter Kirn - August 31, 2024