Alternative histories, realized: someone built a working 80s Apple prototype

Kevin Noki has realized a ground-breaking, long-lost prototype created by industrial designer Hartmut Esslinger for Apple in the 80s. FlatMac lives – and it works.

KORG multi/poly – a modeled mono/poly that’s secretly a KAOSS-filled studio

KORG’s new multi/poly is an analog modeling synth, not an analog remake of the Mono/Poly. But it’s the debut of a new platform for the company – and the digital approach could mean a balance of authentic sound with some much-needed new ideas. It’s really a Mono/Poly crossed with some of the best of recent KORG digital synths and modular. And there’s even a dose of KAOSS.

Peter Kirn - October 24, 2024

Roland is celebrating Bandcamp Friday with 3 months free Ultimate Studio

Roland and Bandcamp are teaming up this time. They’re planning various collaborations, but today the lead is, you can get three free months of their Ultimate Software Suite – 808, 909, 303, RE-201, and a lot more. Here’s how it works and how to grab it.

Peter Kirn - October 4, 2024

Journey to early 2000s Indian music via an electronic media zine

Peter Kirn - August 19, 2024

Hakai Labs lets you connect your classic NES controller to Eurorack

Peter Kirn - August 12, 2024

The Speak & Spell is reborn as a chaos monster and glitchy groovebox

Peter Kirn - July 29, 2024

Peder Mannerfelt made a track where the lead is just a flip phone

Peter Kirn - June 28, 2024

Throwback Thursday: Kerri Chandler DJing on reel-to-reel tape is a joy

Peter Kirn - June 27, 2024

Remake Live 12 with retro refinement: updated workstation, ultra-dark themes

Peter Kirn - May 20, 2024

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