In this month’s “Bat Utility Belt,” columnist David Battino solders up a fuzzy little synth that delivers unique sounds for less than $30 (video above). It’s...
You can take it with you…and jam along the way. I’m a big fan of little synths. They’re easy to play anywhere, from picnics to planes, and each...
I didn’t set out to build my own MIDI sample player, but SparkFun made it so easy I couldn’t resist. The SparkFun Tsunami is a 3...
The Rock Band 3 keytar is crazy-cheap and amazingly useful. Behold the power of mass production: this two-octave MIDI controller has a keyboard feel that rivals...
This misunderstood stompbox adds magic to synth pads. When Boss released its 100th compact effects pedal in 2013, it tried something truly different. Unfortunately, guitarists around...
Power all kinds of music gear with USB. Welcome to the second episode of Bat Utility Belt, where I share quick profiles of my favorite music...
We review Korg’s new NTS-1, a compact synth and effects processor you can assemble and customize to make your own. When Korg released its bestselling Prologue...