Hands on: Soundtoys SuperPlate is five plate reverbs in one – and delivers on nuance

In the midst of lots of splashy effects, Soundtoys’ latest is an exercise in subtlety and precision. These plates are as lush as you’d expect, but they stand apart in giving you detailed control over their results.

Here’s Bruce McCulloch and a BOSS DR-660 for peak 90s drum machine vibes

“Check it out.” It’s just The Kids in the Hall’s Bruch McColloch and a BOSS DR-660, “the hottest drum and percussion sounds.” “And the surprisingly low price makes this the best value of any drum machine on the market.” Now add one Bruce. Just watch.

Peter Kirn - May 17, 2023

MycroG’s tiny 3D printed versions of keyboards and organs, stunningly realistic

Ever wished you had a tiny version of your favorite keyboard / organ so accurate that it would look at home next to the full-sized version of your favorite keyboard / organ? Well, apparently someone had that thought.

Peter Kirn - April 19, 2023

Vermona DRM, the company’s DDR-era analog drum machine, as seen on Hainbach

Peter Kirn - March 30, 2023

Suzuki is re-releasing the electronic autoharp Omnichord to celebrate its 70th anniversary

Peter Kirn - March 28, 2023

1977’s Bell Labs Alles synth demo came pre-Crumar, features Laurie Spiegel cameo

Peter Kirn - February 21, 2023

Compusynth is like a love child of a west coast modular and the Altair 8800 computer

Peter Kirn - December 5, 2022

Fluss: Hainbach and Bram Bos teamed up on an iOS granular app, and it’s an instant gem

Peter Kirn - December 5, 2022

That time the band Journey made an Atari 2600 game

Peter Kirn - September 28, 2022

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