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RP-8 is a “demake” of the ReBirth RB-338 for the PICO-8 fantasy console
ReBirth, the software recreations of the TB-303 and TR-808, helped launch Propellerhead (now Reason Studios) and demonstrated acid could be made on a PC. Now, imagine that software in 2023 but – much lower fidelity. Like, much worse. 128×128 pixel UI worse.
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Acid Hit generates 30-second 303 tunes in your browser
The latest browser-tab antidote to bad news – treat yourself to 30 seconds of acid with some trippy animation.
Peter Kirn - September 26, 2022
Music tech Tech Web
Roland’s AIRA Compact: bite-sized versions of TR drum machine, JUNO-60 synth, vocal FX
They’re smaller and cheaper than the Boutique series and first-gen AIRA, they’re battery-powered, and they pack a surprising amount of functionality and hands-on control. Roland has a new compact platform for the AIRA, and they look cute and fun.
Peter Kirn - May 10, 2022
Gear Music tech Tech
Polyend and Cyclone Analogic have rare discounts on their hardware
Peter Kirn - November 29, 2021
Gear Music tech Tech
How to bang: a deep dive into a live techno set from Berlin’s Florian Meindl
Peter Kirn - May 4, 2020
Gear Modular-Analog Music Music tech Stories Tech
Behringer 303 clones revealed: $149 street
Peter Kirn - November 11, 2019
Gear Music tech Stories Tech
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