Pipa is a unique vocal synth that’s supremely fun to play [Hands-on]

Lying somewhere between organic and artificial in its sound, the vocal synth Pipa – available as both an iPad app and a Mac and Windows plug-in – is genuinely new and refreshing.

The RØDECaster Pro promises to pack a broadcast sound studio into a box

It seems like everybody is scrambling to make gear for podcasting and streaming. But RØDE has done something unique and self-contained and a firmware update makes it look like a serious tool.

Peter Kirn - June 17, 2020

Roland VT-4 adds MIDI, control for performer-friendly vocal FX

Roland’s revised VT-4 – the replacement for the first AIRA VT-3 – makes it look like someone finally gets what vocalists want in effects. More effects options, actual control over harmony, and MIDI could make all the difference.

Peter Kirn - October 16, 2018

This tool lets you play all those popular vocal hooks like a keyboard

Peter Kirn - September 25, 2018

iZotope adds modeling features to Vocal Synth, makes a creative bundle

Peter Kirn - May 10, 2018

Humans can mimic machines, too; look out, AutoTune

Peter Kirn - September 21, 2017

SX on how they make electronic gospel so good it “Hurts”

Peter Kirn - April 1, 2016

This Computer Singing 90s Love Ballads will Break Your Heart

Peter Kirn - July 16, 2015

The Joy of Little Boxes, and Lovely Music by Recue x Jolea

Peter Kirn - May 5, 2015

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