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.

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

ZAVOLOKA’s high-protein live set on the new Waldorf synth is don’t-miss

Ukrainian-born Zavoloka was a perfect choice to debut the new Waldorf Protein with a jaw-rattling live set. Now you can catch that performance in video — grab a cold Koryfei*, kick back, and enjoy.

Peter Kirn - December 11, 2025

Coffee cups, pizza boxes, everything’s an instrument: watch clipping. play

Peter Kirn - November 7, 2025

On tonight: 13 most “WTF haunted” synths with Paulee Alex Bow

Peter Kirn - October 29, 2025

GAS TV: these two gorgeous gear films can inspire experimental soundtracks

Peter Kirn - August 6, 2025

Sit back and take in a half-hour Novation Bass Station documentary

Peter Kirn - July 30, 2025

Yamaha’s VL1 launched physical modeling; it’s time to give it its due

Peter Kirn - June 2, 2025

Bastl Instruments’ budget, handheld boxes are pure magic; new videos

Peter Kirn - May 12, 2025

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