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VAEMI Electromagnetic Field Microphone Lets You Listen To The Invisible

The El-Ma Ørsted can detect radio waves, electromagnetic fields emitted by electronic devices, and environmental electromagnetic interactions and translate them into sound. … Read More VAEMI Electromagnetic Field Microphone Lets You Listen To The Invisible

February 3, 2026February 3, 20266 Comments

Synthfest France Returns April 17-19, 2026

The event will feature exhibitions, masterclasses, concerts, discussions, synth rarities, tutorials and more.… Read More Synthfest France Returns April 17-19, 2026

February 2, 2026February 2, 20267 Comments

The String Armonica Offers A Different Take On Acoustic Synthesis

In his latest video, German synthesist Hainbach takes a look at the String Armonica, an electro-acoustic instrument based on the idea of acoustic synthesis. … Read More The String Armonica Offers A Different Take On Acoustic Synthesis

February 1, 2026February 2, 20262 Comments

Terraphones Nymira Synthesizer Like An Omnichord For Jazz

Nymira is a standalone harmony instrument designed around the circle of fifths.… Read More Terraphones Nymira Synthesizer Like An Omnichord For Jazz

January 26, 20262 Comments

Romagnetics FS-404, A Companion For The Roland SP-404 MK2, Gets Major Firmware Update

The Romagnetics FS-404, a MIDI companion to the Roland SP-404 MK2, has been updated with new capabilities and performance options.… Read More Romagnetics FS-404, A Companion For The Roland SP-404 MK2, Gets Major Firmware Update

January 25, 20261 Comment

Bastl Intros Alchemist, Kastle & Citadel DIY Kits, Open Sources Firmware

Bastl Instruments has announced that it is open sourcing the firmware for three of its designs, and making them available as DIY kits.… Read More Bastl Intros Alchemist, Kastle & Citadel DIY Kits, Open Sources Firmware

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026Leave a comment

Korg Intros Liano Live! Streaming Keyboard Ahead Of 2026 NAMM Show

Korg has introduced the Liano LIVE!, a new digital piano that’s designed to make it easy to livestream keyboard performances. … Read More Korg Intros Liano Live! Streaming Keyboard Ahead Of 2026 NAMM Show

January 16, 2026Leave a comment

Circuit Bending The Talk ‘N Learn Alphabet

The thing is wonky to begin with, and the video explores how to make it even wonkier.… Read More Circuit Bending The Talk ‘N Learn Alphabet

January 12, 20262 Comments

Composing With The Haken ContinuuMini Synthesizer

While the ContinuuMini is a simpler, scaled-down version of Haken’s Continuum, it’s a unique, expressive instrument in its own right.… Read More Composing With The Haken ContinuuMini Synthesizer

December 10, 20251 Comment

Roland AIRA Compact Synths On Sale For Cyber Monday

The instruments, which are normally priced at $269.99, are all substantially discounted.… Read More Roland AIRA Compact Synths On Sale For Cyber Monday

December 1, 20252 Comments

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That’s right. I find that you’re a completely different person as a maker than you are as a listener. That’s one of the reasons I so often leave the studio to listen to things. A lot of people never leave the studio when they’re making something, so they’re always in that maker mode, screwdriving things in—adding, adding, adding. Because it seems like the right thing to be doing in that room. But it’s when you come out that you start to hear what you like.

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