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That time Kraftwerk invented electronic drum pads and made ethereal sounds
Wolfgang Flür left a string of technological innovations, but if you need a moment of sublime chill in a chaotic world, look no further to the pastoral sounds that accompanied what was arguably the first electronic drum kit.
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Dreadbox’s new 200€ Dysmetria kit is an insane amount of analog groove fun
My favorite thing from Superbooth, the one thing I’d pull out a wallet right away and get? It’s none other than Dreadbox’s utterly brutal-sounding, wildly fun analog semi-modular groove synth for Eurorack or desktop.
Peter Kirn - May 16, 2022
Music tech Tech
If you’re willing to void your warranty, you can make Erica’s Pico DSP run some epic effects
Erica Synths’ Pico DSP is already a tiny wonder – a 120EUR, tiny 3HP module with deep custom effects. But the folks at Xodes will let you go even further – at your own risk.
Peter Kirn - September 9, 2021
Gear Modular-Analog Tech
Fear Not, New DIYers: Sparkfun Demonstrates Surface-Mount Soldering
Peter Kirn - March 1, 2007
Archive Motion Music tech
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