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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

The Strange World Of Model Train Synthesizers

Here’s an in-depth look at the strange world of model train synthesizers. … Read More The Strange World Of Model Train Synthesizers

December 9, 2024December 8, 20249 Comments

Playtronica Intros Biotron MIDI Controller For Plants

As you interact with the plant, the Biotron will translate the plant’s electrical activity into MIDI signals.… Read More Playtronica Intros Biotron MIDI Controller For Plants

October 30, 2024October 30, 202413 Comments

New ERD/FUSE Eurorack Module Lets You Literally Blow Things Up With Your Modular Synth

ERD/FUSE is the first Eurorack module designed to trigger and initiate pyrotechnic or explosive events from within the modular domain.… Read More New ERD/FUSE Eurorack Module Lets You Literally Blow Things Up With Your Modular Synth

October 30, 20249 Comments

The ResoLute Springy Analog Synth-Lute Promises To Make You Twist A Nut

The unique instrument is based on magnetic resonance-driven sound synthesis.… Read More The ResoLute Springy Analog Synth-Lute Promises To Make You Twist A Nut

October 25, 2024October 27, 20246 Comments

The Farfisa Super Synthaccordion Is A Rare, ‘Crazy Beast’

Here’s an in-depth look at Farfisa’s most advanced Combo Organ/Accordion ever built, the Farfisa Super Synthaccordion.… Read More The Farfisa Super Synthaccordion Is A Rare, ‘Crazy Beast’

April 14, 20242 Comments

New App, BeatBlocks, Lets You Make Beats With LEGO Bricks

Edinburgh based start-up Playable Technology has introduced BeatBlocks, an iOS app that lets you use LEGO bricks to make beats.… Read More New App, BeatBlocks, Lets You Make Beats With LEGO Bricks

March 25, 20234 Comments

Hainbach Spent 1700€ On The Teenage Engineering Choir Dolls, Then Discovered Their Secret Horrors

He’s not debating whether or not they’re toys, he’s too busy discovering their secret horrors.… Read More Hainbach Spent 1700€ On The Teenage Engineering Choir Dolls, Then Discovered Their Secret Horrors

November 21, 2022November 21, 202241 Comments

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