Founder of music tech forum has died; outpourings of support for Mike McGrath

One of the largest forums for music tech nerd-kind this week reports the loss of its founder: Muff Wiggler’s creator, Mike McGrath, has died. The Internet responds.

Novation’s Bass Station II just got an Aphex Twin mode, crazy features

The Aphex Twin-ification of synths continues – and who’s complaining? Novation’s Bass Station II gets some mind-warping mental sound features, including key-by-key madness from Richard James.

Peter Kirn - April 16, 2019

MeeBlip geode synth is all about getting your hands on sound

What we love most about synths is wild, weird, dirty sounds – and getting our hands on them. Our new MeeBlip geode focuses on what we think is the best of our synth line.

Peter Kirn - April 1, 2019

NI Massive X synth sees first features, interface revealed

Peter Kirn - March 14, 2019

nanoloop reborn as standalone, Game Boy-inspired groovebox

Peter Kirn - March 12, 2019

Celebrate 303 day by finding old classics, fresh inspiration

Peter Kirn - March 3, 2019

Generate wavetables for free, for Ableton Live 10.1 and other synths

Peter Kirn - February 26, 2019

The demonic musical Baby Bots of Moon Armada

Peter Kirn - February 25, 2019

VCV Rack nears 1.0, new features, as software modular matures

Peter Kirn - February 18, 2019

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