Music
Don’t miss the gorgeous, shuffling loops of glia [bandcamp picks]
In self-released sounds emanating from the state of Virginia, glia’s studies in rhythm and phrase are absolutely essential.
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Pipa is a unique vocal synth that’s supremely fun to play [Hands-on]
Lying somewhere between organic and artificial in its sound, the vocal synth Pipa – available as both an iPad app and a Mac and Windows plug-in – is genuinely new and refreshing.
Essential games for music nerds from the Steam Winter Sale
2020 saw the gaming industry supplant film as the predominant AV medium. There are plenty of great possibilities for immersion now on sale for Mac and PC – and titles music makers and nerds won’t want to miss. Here are some favorites, including some that might fly under the radar.
Testing G-Stomper Producer on Android – and how it helped unlock new rhythms
Peter Kirn - October 10, 2019
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Roland’s Boutique JU-06A JUNO is insanely fun [Review]
Peter Kirn - September 5, 2019
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Hands on Erica Synths Techno System, dream industrial modular
Peter Kirn - June 18, 2019
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The Casio CZ is a huge highlight of Arturia’s V Collection 7
Peter Kirn - June 14, 2019
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