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August 21, 2025

Linear Overdubbing: A Classic Workflow

An old-school layering method meets modern production, a fresh way to escape loops and capture real-time performance energy.
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December 6, 2024

Waveforms 101: An Intro to Squiggly Lines

Explore the structures of triangle, square, and sawtooth waveforms. Learn how frequency and amplitude can impact timbre.
November 29, 2024

Modular Music: It Doesn’t Exist, and That’s Okay

Think modular music is just bleeps and bloops? Think again. Learn why modular synths are misunderstood and how they transcend genre.
November 8, 2024

4 Weeks of Prep, and my Live Show Still Fell Apart

Live show prep requires dedication, but surprises are inevitable. Here’s what I’ve learned along the way.
November 1, 2024

Befaco Crush Delay: A Broken Bucket of Frogs Buried in Dirt

Transform your sounds with the Befaco Crush Delay—a digital delay module with a twist of glitchy chaos. Perfect for adding gritty, experimental textures.
October 25, 2024

The Modules We Buy vs. The Modules We Love: A Revelation

Discover how a personal revelation changed my approach to buying modular synth modules, and why the Make Noise DPO and Piston Honda MKIII are my favorites.
October 17, 2024

Sequencers Are Too Easy: Let’s Complicate Things

Create dynamic sequences without a sequencer using clocks, LFOs, and random voltage generators for evolving rhythms and melodies.
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October 4, 2024

After Helene: Asheville’s Flooding and Power Outages

Asheville is recovering from the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, with communities working together to rebuild.
September 26, 2024

New York Modular Society: Five Fantastic Years

Join us for the New York Modular Society’s 5-Year Anniversary on September 28, 2024, at Culture Lab in Long Island City. Don’t miss out on great music and good vibes!
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September 19, 2024

Master Your GAS: Find Out If That Synth Is Worth It!

Wondering if that new synth is the right fit for your setup? This quick 15-question quiz is designed to help you make the best decision before you pull the trigger.
September 13, 2024

Stop Wasting Money: 5 Classic Envelope Generators

Discover 5 classic envelope generators that offer incredible value and versatility for your modular synth setup without breaking the bank.
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