robinv, Author at Molten Music Technology

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.

Nano Modules VCV Random – Review

March 15, 2024June 8, 2024robinv

An interesting protrusion of software into hardware, VCV Random pulls a stock module out of VCV Rack and makes it a reality.

Synth East 2024

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024robinv

We did it! Synth East 2024 was a bit of triumph. Hundreds of people came, we shared our fascination with synths and electronic music, beer was drunk, music was enjoyed, and we hope to do it all again. A huge thank you to everyone who came along; you made it busy and exceptional. I am […]

Antumbra Tune DIY Build

March 11, 2024June 8, 2024robinv

This is the devastatingly useful Antumbra Tune 2HP tuner module. https://antumbra.eu/modules/tune https://pushermanproductions.com/product/full-kit-antumbra-tune/ Index: Intro – 0:00 The Kit – 15:39 The LEDs, Switch and Jacks – 19:51 Add spacer and front panel – 26:34 Soldering LEDs, switch and jacks – 29:40 Angle header board connector thingy – 36:10 Smoke test – first power on – […]

Molten Music Monthly February 2024

February 29, 2024robinv

It’s all the news from February about synths, modular and music technology.

Deckard’s Dream DIY Build 19 – The trouble with voice cards

February 29, 2024June 8, 2024robinv

It’s been almost a year since I last looked at the Deckard’s Dream. It was almost completed, I got sound out and was happy enough to let that feel like a conclusion to the epic journey of a build. But I still felt there was more to do.