Gear Music Stories Tech
Jordan GCZ, Mei Honeycomb, magic synths, and the jazz/techno divide
Timed with the release of Clairvoyant Dimensions, his new album with saxophonist Jeff Hollie, the JuJu & Jordash and Magic Mountain High mainstay talked at length about pressing record and jamming, the lesser-known synths behind the album’s shimmer, and the hilarious origin of the group’s name.
Read more
What to know about the Roland TR-1000, from voices to slicing to samples
Roland’s new flagship drum machine leaked everywhere. But we’ve got details on what’s new under the hood, including specifics on analog voices, expanded ACB modeling and other digital features, and new sampling powers, direct from the source. You wanted a new monster from Japan? You got it.
Peter Kirn - October 1, 2025
Gear Music tech Stories Tech
909 Day: freebies, sales, and celebrations
It’s 909 Day again, and a moment to reflect on the beauty of Tadao Kikumoto’s rhythm composer masterpiece. HAND CLAP. Let’s RIDE.
Peter Kirn - September 9, 2025
Deals Gear Music tech Tech
MD1: classic drum machine kits for Ableton Move, Note, and more
Peter Kirn - May 28, 2025
Gear Music tech Tech
D16’s Drumazon 2 review: a must-have 909-inspired drum machine plug-in
Peter Kirn - November 2, 2023
Music tech Reviews Software Tech
Roland’s AIRA Compact: bite-sized versions of TR drum machine, JUNO-60 synth, vocal FX
Peter Kirn - May 10, 2022
Gear Music tech Tech
VCV Rack adds Drums right now – analog-modeled modular drum machine for $30
Peter Kirn - September 14, 2021
DIY + Unusual Modular-Analog Music tech Software Tech
Roland TR-909: the hat, the shirt, a nearly-free sound pack
Peter Kirn - September 10, 2021
Gear Music tech Tech
