robinv, Author at Molten Music Technology

Hologram Chroma Console (mostly modular) Review

May 11, 2024June 9, 2024robinv

Fabulously gooey, satisfyingly vintage and full of fun time – that is the Chroma Console.

XAOC Devices Batumi II and Poti II Review

May 5, 2024June 9, 2024robinv

After ten years, there’s a new Batumi in town, and it’s had some serious upgrades on the original Quad-LFO module. It’s absorbed the assignable waveform option to the front panel, added a multiply mode and can now be a four-channel VCO. With the new Poti II expansion you have individual control over each channel’s waveform […]

Molten Music Monthly April 2024

April 30, 2024June 8, 2024robinv

All the most interesting and vibrant music technology, synth and modular news in one handy feast-sized video.

Expert Sleepers Disting EX Review – Fun and Fumbles

April 26, 2024June 9, 2024robinv

Take a dive into the Disting EX with someone who hates this sort of thing. Can I find something awesome behind the complexity and versatility of the Expert Sleepers ultimate multi-module?

Axis Modular BitBuddy DIY Build and Investigation

March 27, 2024February 14, 2025robinv

The BitBuddy is an expansion for the Music Thing Turing Machine. It adds a cascade of further gates and triggers to the chaotic beauty of the Turing, which can be used for rhythms, melodies and casual happenings.

Molten Music Monthly March 2024

March 26, 2024June 8, 2024robinv

Another month of fabulous releases, fascinating gear and fantastic happenings in the world of synths, modular and music technology

Pittsburgh Modular Taiga keyboard Review

March 20, 2024June 8, 2024robinv

Following on from the Taiga desktop synth comes the Taiga Keyboard with larger knobs, improved oscillator tuning, some interesting digital thingies and an expansion bay for Eurorack.

Apollo View Allscillator DIY Build

March 18, 2024June 8, 2024robinv

I built the stunning 8-waveform Allscillator from Apollo View Modular. It was from a relatively simple kit, with some challenging calibration and a great sound.

Best Helmet Speakers for Music? Cardo/JBL Audio Set Review

March 18, 2024June 8, 2024robinv

I wanted some wired speakers for my helmet to listen to music after my old earbuds broke. Here’s the best solution I found.

London Synth & Pedal Expo 2024 Review

March 18, 2024June 8, 2024robinv

Here’s my walkthrough of the London Synth & Pedal show, along with my thoughts on why this show is important for bringing new people into the world of synths and modular.