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Richard
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Dirtywave M8 Tracker Model:02 released and preorders begin
The best tracker, and possibly the best groovebox gets an upgrade.
SEQTRACK picks up where the OP-Z left off
On this episode of Patch Dispatch, we discuss a new device from Yamaha, Korg Gadget 3 updates, M8 tracker v2, and album releases from Audio Terrorist and KZZL.
The new EP-133 sampler, a 40HP generative sequencer, and new albums
On this episode of Patch Dispatch, we discuss Teenage Engineering's new pro pocket operator, a massive Eurorack module from Anti-Kulture, and albums from Sombre Lux and Eki Shola.
Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O.II: an evolution in the pocket operator series
Blending pro-level features with iconic portability, and paving the way for a new standard in compact music production.
MPE and Eurorack, new Roli keyboards, Live 12, and an album from Hugo Paris
On this episode of Patch Dispatch, we get expressive with MPE, Roli Seaboard BLOCK M, Live 12 updates, a look at OXI Coral, and the ambient album 'Nouvelles Aurores'.
An arsenal of Eurorack, Buchla, and Serge, the perfect toolkit for Musicalfungus
Extended footage from Monologs EP01 and commentary with Korey and Richard.
Using MPE with Eurorack modules
Take a look at a few different workflows that integrate MPE with your Eurorack system.
A peek at Piqued // October 2023
In this newsletter, the first episode of Monologs premieres, we listen to Alice Knows Karate on North Beats podcast, and Patch Dispatch covers trouble brewing at Moog.
Playing electronic music live
This article will answer some of the most common questions about playing live, including how to get started, the essential gear for electronic music, and what to expect on stage.
Bandcamp bad news, Monologs EP02, Basimilus is back, and more
Bandcamp layoffs, Monologs EP02 in the works, Noise Engineering modules, and album releases from Sine Mountain and Franck Martin.
DiskZine: Cyberdelia
A special edition of NeuroBlast for a screening of the 1995 film Hackers.
Musicalfungus speaks to the machine
Musicalfungus welcomes us into his home, where we get a look at his current modular systems and his approach to using them.
Trouble at Moog, Monologs premiere, 4ms gets meta, and more
Revisit the news about Moog layoffs, discuss the upcoming premiere of Monologs, and album releases from WabiSabi and Encounters.
Monologs premiere
A closer look at your favorite electronic music artists. Learn about their creative process through interviews and performances.
A peek at Piqued // August 2023
In this newsletter, the launch of Seismic Audio podcast, a cheeky Eurorack conversation on Patch Dispatch EP.4, and KZZL live on Fault Radio.
Sonic Silhouettes with SoCal Synth Society
SoCal Synth Society presented Sonic Silhouettes last Friday, September 15th at the Supplyframe Designlab in Pasadena.
The knobbiest of cons, Korey's night of nerdcore, a usb-c cassette, and more
Take a look back at the recent Knobcon 2023, review some updates at Piqued, and new content coming soon.
TransmetroNerdian: A night of hip-hop nerdcore and internet caution in the City of Legs
MC Frontalot unleashed his talent on stage with linguistic rhymes and Invader Zim-esque undulating arm gestures that pantomimed his internet savvy style.
SoCal Synth Society presents Sonic Silhouettes
Friday, September 15 · 8 - 11pm PDT at the Supplyframe Designlab
Noise Engineering mixes it up with the new Xer Mixa
Noise Engineering's Xer Mixa combines analog purity with digital flexibility, set to redefine modular mixing come September 6, 2023.
Eurorack... what went wrong, bye-bye Basimilus, album releases and more
What's wrong with Eurorack, Noise Engineering modules, and new albums on Patch Dispatch EP.4
Post-performance mix down of KZZL's set at Fault Radio
Korey Luna as KZZL breaks down his live modular perfomance at Fault Radio in San Francisco.
Foldiplier from Zlob, a haunting album from Malarki, lo-fi with AI and more
Foldiplier from Zlob, a haunting album from Malarki, lo-fi with AI and more on Patch Dispatch EP.3
A peek at Piqued // July 2023
In this newsletter, the launch of Patch Dispatch podcast, Korey interviews modular Eurorack music designer and filmmaker Johno Wells, and we get granular with the Playdate app Granular.