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Generative analog: Cyma Forma’s Alt soundscape synth takes shape
In a single, fader-covered box with a capacious patchbay, Alt brings together creative, generative sound worlds beneath a unified interface. FM, dual filters, random slew, scales, light sensors, a mic: it’s not every day you see a device so obsessed with exploration. And now it’s in preorder mode, shipping in December, making me wish for a residency somewhere in a cozy arctic cabin or something.
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KORG’s 1995 Trinity, 1977 PS-3300, SGX-2 piano now in software
In case you hadn’t been watching KORG software releases lately, here’s a secret: they’re suddenly awesome. New models are coming far closer to the originals, featuring more and more perfect recreations of the best of KORG’s digital and analog back catalog. Today we get some bombshells: the flagship KORG grand piano engine, but most importantly, 1995’s Trinity and 1977’s PS-3300.
Peter Kirn - October 28, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
GForce just made a West Coast, MPE-playable synth playground
GForce’s MAP is all new — it’s not a recreation or a collaboration with other brands. But this synth has been to history class, studying modular designs by Serge Tcherepnin, Random*Source, and Buchla USA. Put that in a very modern interface, add MPE expression, and you get what feels like Massive X or Serum from an alternate universe where they’re all about West Coast synthesis.
Peter Kirn - October 28, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
Bastl Instruments’ budget, handheld boxes are pure magic; new videos
Peter Kirn - May 12, 2025
Gear Music tech Tech
Nitecaller has made a gorgeous analog reimagining of ARP 2600, Odyssey
Peter Kirn - March 11, 2025
DIY + Unusual Gear Modular-Analog Music Tech
Tour Collage, a colorful playground for endless custom effects
Peter Kirn - February 16, 2024
Music tech Promoted Software Tech
A synth built around sonic exploration: Elmyra2, desktop and Eurorack
Peter Kirn - July 20, 2023
Gear Modular-Analog Music tech Tech
2020 is the insane, single-window beat machine from the future – and it’s landed on macOS
Peter Kirn - July 20, 2023
Music tech Software Tech
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