Hirlostek Puts Noise Generator On A Plug

TouellSkouarn has introduced the Hirlostek – self-powered white noise source for the Moog Minitaur. The Hirlostek cable contains an electronic circuit, powered by the 5v available at the ring of some Moog modules, including the Moogerfooger, Little Phatty & Minitaur. 

Can You Pick Which Of These 20 Strange Instruments Will Be The Best In The World?

20 new instruments have been chosen as semi-finalists in this year’s Guthman Musical Instrument Competition. The international competition is an annual event, held at the Georgia Institute of Technology, that seeks to find the world’s best new ideas in musical instrument design, engineering and musicianship. The semi-finalists include strange new electronic instruments, MIDI controllers and acoustic instruments.… Read More Can You Pick Which Of These 20 Strange Instruments Will Be The Best In The World?

Inside The Awesome Synth Lair Of Mark Mothersbaugh

This video, via Cool Hunting, is a visit to the awesome synth lair of composer Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo, Pee Wee’s Playhouse, Rugrats, The Lego Movie). The bright green, circular building of Mutato Muzika in Los Angeles is easy to spot when cruising down Sunset Boulevard. Inside is the studio of Mark Mothersbaugh, founding member of DEVO and award-winning Hollywood… Read More Inside The Awesome Synth Lair Of Mark Mothersbaugh