Free through Jan 4 – Arturia Refract super unison multi-effect

Here’s a taste treat for you. Arturia’s Efx Refract combines stereo super unison processing with multi-effects (filters, bitcrusher, distortion, harmonizer) and modulation, all with a fun UI. And that’s the makings of a fantastic holiday for your ears.

Arturia Dist COLDFIRE review: a red-hot coloration, overdrive, distortion multi-effect

Distortion? Already interested. But Dist COLDFIRE goes further, even compared to other recent tools with dual-distortion and modulation. Deep inside, you get a multi-effects toybox with tools for a range of coloration.

Peter Kirn - August 30, 2022

Review: Here’s Moog Mavis, packing analog Moog modular essentials into a 24-jack, $349 box

It looks like another budget semi-modular, but look closer: Moog’s latest is a distillation of a lot of what distinguishes a Moog modular voice, with some significant twists (wavefolder!). And it can work on its own or as an ideal companion to other patchable instruments. Let’s break it down.

Peter Kirn - June 14, 2022

DIY Eurorack series kicks off with Erica Synths and Moritz Klein mki x es.EDU

Peter Kirn - January 3, 2022

Free Eurorack holiday – all these Instruo modules are now on VCV Rack; here’s a guide

Peter Kirn - December 22, 2020