loopop’s great hands-on review of the Oberheim OB-X8 doubles as a sound design tutorial

Choosing an original is always rewarding. One of the reasons we’ve grown to love loopop is that he’s not an “influencer” – his video reviews are manuals, tutorials, and sound design guides come to life. So it’s worth watching the full Oberheim OB-X8 video even if you’re not in the market – because it’s full of sound design tips you can apply to other instruments, even free software modulars and synths.

CDM Deals: Independence Day edition

Another holiday in the USA means another day of deals on music tech. Here are a few of the best discounts for stuff we like.

Peter Kirn - July 3, 2023

SOMA’s PULSAR-23 gets an epic free community patch book

How do you know analog and patch cords are really back? It’s the return of the patch book. The beloved SOMA PULSAR•23 just got an 80-odd-page tome full of patches for this unique “organismic” instrument, from community members and friends of SOMA.

Peter Kirn - January 9, 2023

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