Bastl Bestie puts stereo, pre-listen, overdrive, creative feedback in an ultra-portable mixer

There’s now a bevy of mobile gear that runs on batteries – but how to mix it? That’s where Bastl’s new Bestie mixer comes in, with full stereo operation, mute switches with pre-listen, USB-C and battery operation – and the option to add distortion and even zero-input feedback. With summer coming to the northern hemisphere, this could be just the park / beach gadget we want.

Polyend Play looks like beauty in simplicity – for utterly fast grid-based music making

A grid, sequencing, standalone operation – Polyend’s new Play, previewed at Superbooth, now looks like a familiar concept. But what makes Play look worth considering is right there in the name: fun and immediacy are the focus.

Peter Kirn - May 16, 2022

Roland’s AIRA Compact: bite-sized versions of TR drum machine, JUNO-60 synth, vocal FX

They’re smaller and cheaper than the Boutique series and first-gen AIRA, they’re battery-powered, and they pack a surprising amount of functionality and hands-on control. Roland has a new compact platform for the AIRA, and they look cute and fun.

Peter Kirn - May 10, 2022

Error Instruments’ Loopman is an experimental cassette Walkman instrument

Peter Kirn - August 24, 2021

Dreadbox meets Sinevibes, in compact Typhon analog synth + sequencing + fx

Peter Kirn - June 26, 2020

Build your own scratch DJ controller

Peter Kirn - December 20, 2018

Cute little €99 NES, acid music toys: coming soon, totally connected

Peter Kirn - August 28, 2018

Modal goes from craft and boutique to sub-$300 SKULPT power synth

Peter Kirn - July 6, 2018

The $199 UNO is an analog synth from IK and some great minds

Peter Kirn - May 2, 2018

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