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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

Lupine Instruments AP-1 Acoustic Drum Machine Now Available To Pre-Order

Lupine Instruments has launched a Kickstarter project to fund production of the AP-1 MIDI-controlled ‘acoustic drum machine’. … Read More Lupine Instruments AP-1 Acoustic Drum Machine Now Available To Pre-Order

March 29, 202617 Comments

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

NSFW: Bluetooth Buttplug Speaker Debuts At Winter NAMM Show

NAMM news so hot we couldn’t sit on it……… Read More NSFW: Bluetooth Buttplug Speaker Debuts At Winter NAMM Show

January 23, 2026January 23, 202652 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

Open Reel Ensemble Performs With Bowed Magnetic Tape

The Open Reel Ensemble, a Japanese band known for their use of open-reel recordings to create music, performs with bowed audio tape.… Read More Open Reel Ensemble Performs With Bowed Magnetic Tape

August 17, 2025August 18, 20259 Comments

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

Tatsuya Takahashi On The New Phase 8 Synthesizer

Korg Berlin’s Tatsuya ‘Tats’ Takahashi discusses Korg Berlin’s journey in creating the phase8, goals for the project and his interest in tactile interaction with electronic instruments.… Read More Tatsuya Takahashi On The New Phase 8 Synthesizer

May 19, 2025May 20, 202521 Comments

An Introduction To The Balfolk Boombox ‘Synthy Gurdy’

The Balfolk Boombox is a custom hurdy gurdy that features a variety of Eurorack modules, allowing the instrument to play percussion, bass, leads and more.… Read More An Introduction To The Balfolk Boombox ‘Synthy Gurdy’

April 27, 20255 Comments

Casio DG-20 Guitar Synth Vintage Gear Review

The Casio DG-20 is fun…..but not a great instrument.… Read More Casio DG-20 Guitar Synth Vintage Gear Review

April 4, 20252 Comments

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