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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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The all-new Moog Messenger: a tour with synth legend Erik Norlander of Moog
Moog Messenger is something new. Because that’s the first major product entirely developed under new owners inMusic*, that might make you nervous. But this synth is full of surprises—and could be the Moog synth your rig has been missing. Moog’s Erik Norlander, Director of Keyboard Product Development, walked us through the synth. I think it might wind up being his biggest hit since the Alesis Andromeda.
Peter Kirn - June 4, 2025
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Artemis combines Dreadbox analog, Sinevibes FX – and the result is lush
Getting hands-on with Dreadbox’s new 6-voice synth was a clear Superbooth highlight. Artemis is one instrument that combines 6-voice polyphonic analog with Sinevibes digital effects. But it wasn’t just my hands on it; we’ve got Sinevibes’ Artemiy playing this for us, too. And there’s more to this one than just the sum of its parts.
Peter Kirn - May 19, 2025
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Sinevibes Cache 1.1 on NTS-3 kaoss pad is killer; Artemiy shows us why
Peter Kirn - May 15, 2025
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Bastl Instruments’ budget, handheld boxes are pure magic; new videos
Peter Kirn - May 12, 2025
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Novation’s Launch Control XL 3 fader box, the update we were waiting for
Peter Kirn - May 8, 2025
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Bitwig hardware: deep Roto-Control integration; Connect 4/12 is here
Peter Kirn - May 3, 2025
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Intellijel Multigrain, a stereo morphing granular sampler module
Peter Kirn - April 11, 2025
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Tour Superbooth with Afrorack – featuring the show’s best instruments
Peter Kirn - May 22, 2024
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