Korg just released firmware version 2.0 for Wavestate, along with an editor and sample builder. I went ahead and rewatched my initial review (link in the video description) and the tutorial part still stands the test of time, but my … Continue reading Korg Wavestate 2.0 Update: Review, Tutorial and 4 Ideas
Norns from Monome is a small sound computer that can run different apps, or scripts designed to respond to MIDI or process incoming audio, and in many cases generate something completely new on its own. It can be a generative … Continue reading monome norns review – community soul in a music computer – 10 scripts explored
Hector is the Eurorack version of the effects pedal Beebo from Poly Effects. It’s a full virtual modular system in Eurorack format, meaning that inside it are over 90 different digital modules you can patch to each other and create … Continue reading Hector and Beebo Review and Tutorial – Your dream effect without a line of code
SOMA Labs are known for making non-traditional instruments, and Cosmos is no different. Unlike regular loopers, Cosmos records multiple loops at the same time, in stereo – each at a slightly different length. The offset playback of loops quickly results … Continue reading Soma Labs COSMOS Review, tutorial and 8 performance tips and ideas
Modwave from Korg is the third synth in this form factor, this time with a focus on wavetable synthesis, but it can also play samples from a built in 2GB library. Aside from that it also has a unique take … Continue reading KORG MODWAVE Review, tutorial and comparison to Wavestate
Circuit Rhythm is the non-identical twin brother of Circuit Tracks from Novation, with new sampling and sample mangling features and real time audio effects, though in comparison to Circuit Tracks, at the expense of the two synth engines and a … Continue reading Novation Circuit Rhythm vs Tracks – Review and tutorial
DWARF is the latest entry by MOD Devices into a category of pedals that don’t just chain effects but also attempt to make your creative hardware setup dreams come. It’s part multi-effect and part modular patching environment. In this video … Continue reading Review: MOD DWARF can revolutionize your setup, if you let it (and a comparison to ZOIA and Beebo)
Plinky is a combination multi-sampler, granular, virtual analog and wavetable synth with a pressure sensitive playing surface. It has 8 voice polyphony, is stereo, has both an arpeggiator and sequencer, envelopes, four LFOs and a comprehensive mod matrix, and all … Continue reading PLINKY Review – a charming portable granular and wavetable synth
Slim Continuum from Haken Audio is the thinner and more powerful version of the Continuum. Like the original, it’s what you’d get if a violin or flute and a huge modular setup had a baby – it includes the same … Continue reading SLIM CONTINUUM Review – Haken’s amazingly powerful and complex matrix-based synth (Full tutorial)
OXI ONE is a new grid-based sequencer that’s part of an IndieGoGo campaign that has just launched. It’s competing in an increasingly crowded market of desktop sequencers that can also control modular gear. In this video, I take a look … Continue reading Review: OXI ONE Sequencer – Is it worth it? Generative features explained