Dirtywave M8 has an official iOS app — a great addition to mobile tracker apps

Dirtywave M8 is already superb as hardware, whether you run their pre-made device or build your own “headless” rig. Now, it has its own official iOS app for iPhone and iPad, too, and it looks hot.

Maker Monday: DIY your own tracker hardware for around $50-$75

The tracker revival is here. But to make it happen, we need a tracker in every pocket. Don’t worry: you can absolutely recession-proof trackers, even if you’re wedded to using handheld hardware.

Peter Kirn - January 6, 2025

Here’s the new nanoloop Game Boy cart in action – and more cute stuff coming

It’s one of the cartridges that launched the Game Boy musician phenomenon. And you can still go back to vintage Nintendo hardware with this beautiful homebrew music-making platform. Just watch.

Peter Kirn - July 14, 2023

nanoloop reborn as standalone, Game Boy-inspired groovebox

Peter Kirn - March 12, 2019

Steve Reich played on Game Boys is mesmerizing

Peter Kirn - April 21, 2016

And now, some dreamy music made with tiny machines

Peter Kirn - April 18, 2016

Now you can sync a Game Boy to a Korg volca or monotribe

Peter Kirn - November 8, 2015

Windows 93 OS in Your Browser Comes with LSDJ, Pd, Nanoloop Music Apps

- October 28, 2014

From a Little Droid to a Big Moog Taurus Pedal, Analog to Digital, More Experimental Sound Tips

- April 27, 2011