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Ukraine’s Tembra Modular continues workshops, gear despite attacks
Through blackouts, bitter cold, Internet disruptions, and nightly attacks, Ukrainian DIY producers Tembra Modular persist. The two-person shop continues to run workshops and produce DIY kits and assembled modules. Blackouts can’t stop them: their production often takes place literally by candlelight. Here’s Kaximia to tell us the story of their modular synth resistance, and why you should be conscious in your choice of what hardware you use.
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What’s new in the DIY world of Music Thing’s Workshop System
It’s a Very Workshop System Jamuary. Music Thing’s patchable music lab-in-a-lunchbox has proved that small-batch personal hardware can attract a select, dedicated community sharing great stuff with one another. Let’s catch up with what’s been happening in that magical village of synth wonder in the past year. Don’t forget, the ideas and code here are all open — meaning this could inspire more.
Peter Kirn - January 7, 2026
DIY + Unusual Modular-Analog Music tech Stories Tech
Marvel at the gorgeous Nopia harmony instrument, now at MK1
It’s some serious experimental gear pr0n, if you’re in the mood. It’s mysterious. It’s the creation of Buenos Aires-based Martin Grieco, Rocío Gal, and team. And it seems it’s getting closer to reality, as glimpsed in a new site and teaser. It’s the Nopia, and creators hope it will help you unlock harmony. This video […]
Peter Kirn - December 16, 2025
Gear Music tech Tech
Coffee cups, pizza boxes, everything’s an instrument: watch clipping. play
Peter Kirn - November 7, 2025
DIY + Unusual Gear Music Tech
On tonight: 13 most “WTF haunted” synths with Paulee Alex Bow
Peter Kirn - October 29, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
GAS TV: these two gorgeous gear films can inspire experimental soundtracks
Peter Kirn - August 6, 2025
Gear Modular-Analog Music tech Tech
Sit back and take in a half-hour Novation Bass Station documentary
Peter Kirn - July 30, 2025
Gear Music tech Tech
Yamaha’s VL1 launched physical modeling; it’s time to give it its due
Peter Kirn - June 2, 2025
Gear Music tech Tech
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