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Melancholytron Synth Available Now, Only Makes Melancholic Sounds

It’s inspired by the Mellotron, but really leans into the melancholic sound. … Read More Melancholytron Synth Available Now, Only Makes Melancholic Sounds

May 13, 20265 Comments

Banan-a-Synth Now Available To Pre-Order

It’s a synth. It’s a banana. It’s the Banan-a-Synth!… Read More Banan-a-Synth Now Available To Pre-Order

April 9, 20262 Comments

Korg Phase8 Acoustic Synthesizer Debuts At 2026 NAMM Show

At the 2026 NAMM Show, held Jan 22–24 in Anaheim, California, Korg has officially introduced the phase8, an electro-acoustic instrument, based on the concept of acoustic synthesis.… Read More Korg Phase8 Acoustic Synthesizer Debuts At 2026 NAMM Show

January 22, 2026January 22, 20261 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

Stranger Things Theme On The BanjoSynth

In celebration of the debut of Stranger Things Season 5, here’s a banjo synth cover of the now-classic Stranger Things Theme.… Read More Stranger Things Theme On The BanjoSynth

November 25, 20251 Comment

Muse On The Unique ‘Sewing-Gurdy’ Electronic Instrument

The Sewing-Gurdy is a unique electronic hurdy-gurdy, driven by a sewing machine pedal.… Read More Muse On The Unique ‘Sewing-Gurdy’ Electronic Instrument

July 6, 20256 Comments

Roland Intros Mood Pan, A Digital Hand Pan Percussion Instrument

If there was a ‘yoga synth’, the Mood Pan might be it. … Read More Roland Intros Mood Pan, A Digital Hand Pan Percussion Instrument

June 25, 2025August 27, 202519 Comments

Deceased Avant Garde Composer Making New Music Through ‘Revivification’ Of His Brain

Does recreating Lucier’s brain cells mean that he ‘lives on’ in a meaningful way, or has any authorship of the music created with this project?… Read More Deceased Avant Garde Composer Making New Music Through ‘Revivification’ Of His Brain

April 16, 2025April 16, 202520 Comments

Playing ‘Silence’ And Other John Cage Books As MIDI Controllers

Composer & synthesist Robin Rimbaud shared this brief demo of using the books of John Cage as a MIDI controller to trigger prepared piano samples.… Read More Playing ‘Silence’ And Other John Cage Books As MIDI Controllers

March 6, 2025March 6, 20252 Comments

Sonic Artefacts Intros Limited Edition Sonic Chessboard

The Sonic Chessboard offers a unique way to create spatial sound experiences.… Read More Sonic Artefacts Intros Limited Edition Sonic Chessboard

December 26, 20243 Comments

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