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The Story of PO – Teenage Engineering’s Pocket-Sized Revolution
The Story of PO – Teenage Engineering’s Pocket-Sized Revolution On Teenage Engineering’s NOW page, the company pulls back the curtain on the origins of their iconic Pocket Operator series (PO), a project that began not with a grand vision, but a quiet experiment—testing how far they could push the limits of a low-cost platform. The…
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I found an unused Tascam Porta One Ministudio on Facebook
So begins my little adventure. I found a Tascam Porta One Ministudio on Facebook that had been in the seller’s dad’s closet in an old briefcase, together with power supply and owner’s manual. He told her he’d never used it and it looks like it. It was less than half of what I’d paid for…
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Vocodine by Blezz Beats: Voice as Instrument, Reimagined
Vocodine is a powerful real-time voice transformer by Blezz Beats that lets you turn any vocal input—singing, talking, whispering—into rich harmonic textures, alien melodies, and robotic choirs. Designed for producers, vocalists, and experimental sound designers, Vocodine sits at the intersection of vocoding, autotune, formant shifting, and granular synthesis, giving you deep control with an interface…
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Circa Looper: A Minimalist, Inspired Looper for iOS & VST
Circa Looper by Audio Damage is a beautifully designed looping tool that brings an intuitive, minimalist approach to live looping — available both as an iOS app and as a VST/AU/AAX plugin for your DAW. Whether you’re jamming on an iPad or sculpting intricate sessions in a studio, Circa Looper delivers a playful yet powerful…
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BeatSurfing 15th Anniversary Bundle
The 15th Anniversary Bundle from BeatSurfing is a celebratory collection that marks fifteen years of innovation and creativity in the world of audio plugins. This special bundle pulls together some of BeatSurfing’s most popular and versatile tools, designed to inspire musicians, producers, and sound designers across genres. What’s inside the bundle? The 15th Anniversary Bundle…
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FELT Instruments: Where Texture Meets Technology
At first glance, FELT Instruments might seem like just another boutique plugin developer. But spend even a few minutes inside one of their virtual instruments, and it becomes clear: this is a company obsessed not just with sound, but with feel. Their instruments don’t just play notes—they tell stories. Founded by composer and sound designer…
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Exploring Freesound.org: A Sonic Goldmine for Creators
Field recordings, found sound, remix fuel, and a global community of sonic sharers. For artists who work with sound in its rawest, weirdest, or most unexpected forms, Freesound.org is a digital treasure chest. It’s not just a sample library — it’s a community-driven archive of noises, textures, glitches, ambiances, field recordings, loops, spoken words, and…
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SP-404MKII GPT
Chuck Johnson has built a custom GPT specifically tailored for the Roland SP-404MKII workflow. It covers everything from skipback and resampling tricks to FX routing, DJ Mode, startup screens, and deep cultural knowledge. Inspired by creators like NearTao, SPVIDZ, Nonjuror, and Russi, whose work has greatly influenced my approach. Firmware 5.0-ready. Crafted by pRODUCT. Ask…
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A Guide to Bandcamp Artist Subscriptions: Build Community, Share More Music, and Earn Sustainably
In a digital landscape dominated by algorithmic playlists and passive listening, Bandcamp Artist Subscriptions offer something refreshingly personal: a way for artists to connect directly with fans and get paid fairly. With subscriptions, artists can share more music, foster deeper relationships with supporters, and build sustainable careers on their own terms. Whether you’re an artist…
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