The gorgeous boutique Roland Juno hardware recreation meant to work only with a plug-in
When arguing merits of vintage synth reproduction, invoking a "plug-in" is often a derogatory slur. Not here - this high-end...
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How to make dirty, dark techno basslines and percussion with MeeBlip and Riemann
This year has brought screen fatigue and club withdrawal alike, so here's our friend Florian Meindl to cure both of...
Nodes is a creative visual patcher for people who love code – or is it the other way round?
Love eye candy? Love patching together node-based tools – but don’t want to give up serious JavaScript coding for AI...
Review: Finding inspiration in a compact mixer again, with 1010music Bluebox
Maybe it's not about being DAW-less or having particular software or gear. Maybe it's just having your hands touch a...
Arturia’s V Collection 8 makes the massive instrument library bigger; here’s what’s new
It's the virtual equivalent to someone dropping off the keys to a massive vintage studio. Version 8 leads with new...
Free, intimate piano instruments to indulge yourself in
There's been plenty of talk of comfort foods. For some of us, piano is a comfort instrument. And here are...
Elektron’s Octatrack 1.4 OS makes both MKI and MKII go deeper
The latest OS update from Elektron takes the beloved workstation and adds a ton of new stuff - making it...
Elektron’s Octatrack 1.4 OS makes both MKI and MKII go deeper
The latest OS update from Elektron takes the beloved workstation and adds a ton of new stuff - making it...
1980’s Hole-in-Space reveals the beauty of video chat – and what 2020 is missing
It's impossible to get perspective on video chat in the middle of a pandemic and the age of Zoom. For...
Glitchy grooves for 90€, as the Bastl Kastle gets a drum synth sequel
Who said 2020 was devoid of holiday spirit? Nerd Santa Claus* came through, at least, because Bastl Instruments have made...
