From the M-Vave FM-1 to new initiatives from Akai, Behringer, and Erica Synths, open firmware is emerging as a way for musicians to reshape their instruments long after they leave the factory.… Read More Will Open Firmware Become the Next Big Trend in Electronic Music Gear?
Stylophone’s Mini Original packs a playable metal keyboard, built-in speaker and vibrato effect into a tiny instrument designed to travel on a keyring or bag.… Read More Stylophone Mini Turns The Classic Pocket Synth Into A Keychain
The Fluxophone turns anything into “a haunted musical instrument.”… Read More Fluxophone Turns Anything Into a Haunted Musical Instrument
Woovebox is a pocket-sized music workstation combining synthesis, sequencing, sampling, effects and mastering in a highly portable hardware device.… Read More Woovebox Packs A Synth, Sampler And Sequencer Into A Pocket-Sized Box
Elektron has announced that it is banning discussion of firmware mods from its official forum, Elektronauts, because of concerns over protecting its intellectual rights and the potential for ‘bricking’ hardware. … Read More Elektron Bans Discussion Of Firmware Mods From Its Forum, Elektronauts
The N40 is a MIDI-compatible music box that has a built-in pickup and audio output.… Read More Is The Muro Box N40 The Most Beautiful MIDI Instrument Ever?
The guide covers an introduction to chiptune, using LSDJ on the Game Boy to make music, hardware, syncing with other gear and more. … Read More The Beginner’s Guide To Game Boy Chiptune
Rhodes has announced the MK8/80AE, an 80th Anniversary edition of its flagship electro-mechanical piano, limited to 80 instruments worldwide.… Read More Rhodes Celebrates 80 Years With Limited-Edition MK8/80AE Electric Piano
The ADDAC120s Four Strings Series is a collection of modules, built around the idea of using physical strings as a creative medium. … Read More ADDAC Previews Four String Electroacoustic Instrument For Eurorack
The alternative firmware adds a lot of features, including Trig Conditions, per-track Loop Length, new Spee options and more. … Read More Elektron Monomachine Alternate Firmware In-Depth Demo
