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Korey
Published articles by Korey.
Katla synth, Roto-Control, and more, discover our NAMM and Buchla & Friends 2025 highlights
A weekend of synth innovation and boutique creativity at NAMM 2025 and Buchla & Friends, showcasing groundbreaking gear and inspiring creators.
Exploring the Shmøergh DIY synth, Teenage Engineering’s OP-XY, and new frontiers in electronic sound
We dive into the Shmøergh DIY synth, highlight ahto_leon’s melodic album "Impermanence," and explore the refined sequencing capabilities of Teenage Engineering’s OP-XY.
Malarki on Seismic Audio
Let your hair down and delve deep underground with Malarki.
Rain and resonance unite the voices of Audio Terrorist's creative circle
A rainy night in North Beach brought together Audio Terrorist's creative circle to celebrate 40 years of collaboration.
Roland offers three-months of Ultimate Studio Suite for Bandcamp Friday
We cover Roland’s Bandcamp Friday offer, new music from Jim Thompson, and gear updates from Expert Sleepers and Molten Modular.
Return of the groovebox with Stevie Synth and KZZL
Stevie Synth and KZZL unite for an electrifying modular jam, weaving sonic textures and grooves into a seamless flow.
Make Noise revives the legendary QMMG module
We delve into the reissue of Make Noise's QMMG module, spotlight Micro Rack's Kickstarter success, and preview the Piqued 5th Anniversary Show.
Audio Terrorist turns 40 with a journey through resistance and sound evolution
Kalib DuArte discussed the challenges of vocal training, the evolution of Audio Terrorist, and the creative process behind remastering old tracks for the 40th anniversary album.
Pittsburgh Modular unleashes the Snakes sequencer
We explore Pittsburgh Modular's Snakes sequencer, highlight new album releases, and update you on the Piqued 5th Anniversary Show.
Exploring new directions in the Labyrinth
We explore the new Moog Labyrinth, blending East and West Coast synthesis styles with dual sequencers and wave folding.
Trovarsi ignites Superbooth24 with Flame's Tact and Fire modules
Trovarsi talked with me about performance collaboration, being a product specialist, and rotating gear setups.
Superbooth24 dispatch from Berlin, we spoke with some of our favorite exhibitors
This episode of Patch Dispatch is all about Superbooth24! Piqued spent the weekend in Berlin and spoke with some of our favorite synth companies including Vostok, RYK, Knobula, Xaoc, Modbap, WMD, and more.
Johannes Karkia on Seismic Audio
Doom and bloom, melodies drowned in modular megalomania from Johannes Karkia.
CMOS chip logic in workshops at night, new synth from Vongon the REPLAY's delight
On this episode of Patch Dispatch, news from Piqued including an upcoming electronics workshop, and we take a look at a cool new synth from Vongon called the REPLAY.
Viral Resistance by Alphastare
Alphastare is a musician and artist that has been living and operating in San Francisco, California.
Move over MIDI, Tiptop ART is here
We discuss the new ART control protocol from Tiptop Audio that makes polyphony in Eurorack easier, a fun time bending device, album releases, and Piqued updates.
Shipwreck Detective on creating immersive music and scoring sci-fi stories
Unveiling the intersection of sci-fi literature and electronic music.
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.
Eki Shola interview on North Beats podcast
Eki Shola on her transformative journey in Japan: 'In Japan, I can be me.'
Nireus performance with T. Clara Takarabe and H. Anton Riehl
Nireus’s broad musical style is influenced by their shared history in classical music, with deep ties to electronic and experimental music.
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.
Performance by Musicalfungus from the first episode of Monologs
The alternate performance of Musicalfungus recorded during the filming of Monologs.
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'.
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.