Listen to an AI sing an uncannily human rendition of 'Jolene'Holly+, the digital "twin" of experimental musician Holly Herndon, does the classic surprising justice.By T. O'Brien, 11.02.2022
Moog's Etherwave Theremin makes a classic design more convenientImproved portability and bass response headline Moog's "if it ain't broke" approach. By T. O'Brien, 04.14.2022
86Make Noise Strega review: A wonderfully weird, one-of-a-kind synthIt's an amazing drone machine, a lo-fi delay and even a pretty solid overdrive. By T. O'Brien, 06.11.2021
How Hainbach tackled 'the Dark Souls of synthesis'The composer and YouTuber on building musical sculptures and virtual instruments from laboratory trash.By T. O'Brien, 04.30.2021
William Basinski looks back on ‘Disintegration Loops’ and dying mediaA new documentary at SXSW explores the serendipitous ode to uncertainty.By T. O'Brien, 03.22.2021
Strega is a compact modular synth for crafting dreamscapes or hellscapesMake Noise and Alessandro Cortini of Nine Inch Nails collaborated on this analog drone machine.By T. O'Brien, 01.27.2021
80Erica Synths SYNTRX review: A classic reimaginedThis modern take on the iconic Synthi A is pricey, impractical and amazing.By T. O'Brien, 11.30.2020
Moog celebrates 100 years of Theremin with the Claravox CentennialThe limited edition instrument pays tribute to Clara Rockmore, the greatest thereminist of all time.By T. O'Brien, 10.22.2020
78Pico System III review: A fun and simplified intro to modular synthsAs a tool for sonic exploration and experimentation the Pico System III is a success.By T. O'Brien, 07.24.2020
80Moog Subharmonicon review: An experimental synth with an iconic soundInspired by early electronic instruments, the Subharmonicon makes unique music from math.By T. O'Brien, 05.12.2020