The OP-Z now samples, too, in Teenage Engineering software update

The OP-Z is the aggressively minimalist, love it-or-hate-it compact synth. But now an update makes it make way more sense – with sampling available, this pint sized synth turns into the instrument it was meant to be.

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

Novation Circuit crams still more features: 1.8 update

There’s yet another firmware update for Novation’s Circuit, the inexpensive synth/drum groovebox. 1.8 adds new internal expression features like non-quantized recording, plus custom MIDI channels for use with external gear.

Peter Kirn - March 8, 2019

Explore sonic inspiration, via this artist’s approach to Novation’s Peak 1.2

Peter Kirn - December 24, 2018

Roland’s little VT-4 vocal wonder box just got new reverbs

Peter Kirn - November 30, 2018

Free Cakewalk DAW for Windows gets big updates, more stretchy audio

Peter Kirn - October 26, 2018

Hands-on: Roland’s #808day upgrade for the TR-8S is a blast to play

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2018

No new products, but Roland celebrates #808day with free gear updates

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2018

Apple’s latest GarageBand will help you learn an instrument, for free

Peter Kirn - June 27, 2018

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