Two twisted desktop grooveboxes: hapiNES L, Acid8 MKIII

Now the Nintendo NES inspires a new groovebox, with the desktop hapiNES. And not to be outdone, Twisted Electrons’ acid line is back with a MKIII model, too.

Review: volca modular takes on creative synthesis in a small package

Can KORG take modular patching and Buchla-inspired synthesis, and squeeze it into an inexpensive instrument that’s still accessible to synth newcomers and experts alike? We go deep with the new $199 KORG volca modular to find out.

Francis Preve - January 15, 2019

This playlist is full of wonderful ARP music – some might surprise you

As we remember Alan R. Pearlman and the impact his instruments had on music, here’s a survey of the many places ARP sounds appeared in music culture. It’s a reminder of just how profound electronic music tools can be in their influence – and of the unique age in which we live.

Peter Kirn - January 9, 2019

Synth pioneer Alan R. Pearlman, founder of ARP, has died

Peter Kirn - January 7, 2019

7 Bob Moog images that say a lot about electronic music history

Peter Kirn - September 8, 2018

Learn synth basics live with Novation – and more synth-y resources

Peter Kirn - August 23, 2018

A soft synth that’s made to be played with futuristic, expressive control

Peter Kirn - August 9, 2018

Star Shepard is Legowelt’s insane hacked-together DIY synth

Peter Kirn - July 19, 2018

Go inside Berlin’s synth heaven – and one of its top modular makers

Peter Kirn - July 9, 2018

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