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ShiftBud Is A Turing Machine Style Sequencer For iOS & Mac

Developer Cem Olcay has introduced ShiftBud, a random looping generative MIDI sequencer, based on the Turing Machine Eurorack module by Tom Whitwell. ShiftBud works based on the 16-bit shift register chips, where it shifts its value on each sequencer step. However, you can lock the sequence in a desired length if you fully rotate the… Read More ShiftBud Is A Turing Machine Style Sequencer For iOS & Mac

May 17, 20221 Comment

SSL Brings Music Thing Modular Radio Music Module To 5U

Radio Music is a virtual radio / sample player module, that behaves a bit like a radio. You can tune to the “stations” using the front panel control or the CV input jack and playback audio file from a SD card. … Read More SSL Brings Music Thing Modular Radio Music Module To 5U

September 24, 2018September 24, 20182 Comments

Music Thing Modular Intros ‘Startup’ Module

In this video, via Thonk Synth DIY, designer Tom Whitwell introduces the latest Music Thing Modular module, Startup. … Read More Music Thing Modular Intros ‘Startup’ Module

May 19, 20181 Comment

Open Source Synthesis With Music Thing Modular’s Tom Whitwell

In this interview, Darwin Grosse talks with Tom Whitwell about his background, how he got into creating synth modules and his thoughts on open source synthesis.… Read More Open Source Synthesis With Music Thing Modular’s Tom Whitwell

January 25, 2018January 25, 20181 Comment

Tom Whitwell On The History Of Synthesizers

This video, via mylarmelodies, captures a discussion by Tom Whitwell (Music Thing Modular) on The History Of Synthesizers.

January 11, 2018January 11, 20182 Comments

Music Thing Modular Turing Machine For VCV Rack (Sneak Preview)

Here’s a sneak preview of the Music Thing Turing Machine for VCV Rack. … Read More Music Thing Modular Turing Machine For VCV Rack (Sneak Preview)

November 11, 20172 Comments

The Music Thing Modular (Hands-On Demo)

This video, via sonicstate, takes a look at the Music Thing Modular. 

June 1, 2015Leave a comment

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