A fantasy combo of Chicago footwork and Polish folk rhythmic asymmetry

You may need to buy some new sneakers for this one. “Anthropologist-dreamer” Piotr “Gary” Gwadera has combined the intricacies of Polish folk rhythms with Chicago footwork grooves. Catch the CTA to some oberek, kids.

Hexinverter’s ultimate rimshot module for Eurorack: remixed by Erica Synths

“I got a fever! And the only prescription is … more rimshot!” If you’re set to get really obsessive about analog rimshots and claves, this Erica Synths reboot of Hexinverter has you. (And you might discover unique kicks and toms and other percussion, too.)

Peter Kirn - August 20, 2024

Tour Superbooth with Afrorack – featuring the show’s best instruments

In the deluge of videos from Berlin’s Superbooth synth show, don’t miss the walkthrough by Brian Bamanya (Afrorack). The Ugandan artist finds some of the most unique instruments and gives them the time they deserve.

Peter Kirn - May 22, 2024

CRUM2 “generative percussive harmonic device” with lush design

Peter Kirn - May 21, 2024

Go watch Polygonia’s videos on Ableton Operator hi-hats and more

Peter Kirn - March 18, 2024

Crush: Free glitchy physical modeling FM percussion goodness in Max for Live

Peter Kirn - December 25, 2023

In Phantasmagoria of Jathilan, enter the trance of a horse dance

Peter Kirn - July 19, 2023

Get an ultra-realistic modeled cymbal plug-in for free: CHAIR EXC!TE CYMBAL

Peter Kirn - May 8, 2023

Intellijel’s Flurry is a module full of noise

Peter Kirn - April 11, 2023

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